AQA_2024: A-level Panjabi - Paper 1 Reading and Writing. (Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)

AQA_2024: A-level Panjabi - Paper 1
Reading and Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)


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A-level
PANJABI
Paper 1 Reading and Writing

Wednesday 22 May 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Instructions For Examiner’s Use
 You must not use a dictionary.
Question Mark
 Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 1
 Answer all questions in Section A and one question in Section B.
 You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside 2
the box around each page or on blank pages. 3
 If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 4
 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be 5
marked.
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Information 7
 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
 The maximum mark for this paper is 85. 8
 You should note that the quality of your written language in both Panjabi and 9
English will be taken into account when marks are awarded.
 In the summary question you should write no more than 90 words. You TOTAL
should write in full sentences, using your own words as far as possible.
 This paper is divided into two sections:
Section A Reading and Translation 45 marks
Section B Writing (Research Project) 40 marks.

Advice
 You are advised to allocate your time as follows:
Reading and Translation 1 hour 15 minutes approximately
Writing (Research Project) 1 hour 15 minutes approximately.

,For A-Level Panjabi Paper 1: Reading and Writing, focus on the following key areas:

1. Reading Comprehension:

 Understand Texts: Practice reading a variety of texts in Panjabi, including articles, short stories,
and extracts from novels or poems. Focus on identifying key themes, arguments, and ideas.
 Vocabulary and Grammar: Build a strong vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures.
Be able to translate and explain unfamiliar words and phrases within the context of the text.
 Interpretation: Practice answering questions that ask you to interpret the meaning of specific
passages, identifying literary techniques such as metaphors, similes, or symbolism.

2. Writing Skills:

 Essay Writing: Practice writing essays on various topics, focusing on clarity, coherence, and
structure. Your essay should have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
 Descriptive and Narrative Writing: Work on writing descriptive essays that paint vivid pictures or
narrating stories effectively. Focus on using appropriate adjectives, verbs, and stylistic techniques to
engage the reader.
 Argumentative Writing: Develop the ability to present a balanced argument on topics of cultural,
social, or historical relevance. Make sure to support your arguments with examples and
counterarguments.
 Letter Writing: Practice writing formal and informal letters in Panjabi, using the correct tone and
appropriate conventions for each type.

3. Grammar and Syntax:

 Sentence Construction: Focus on constructing grammatically correct sentences, paying attention
to word order, tenses, and gender agreements.
 Verb Conjugation: Review the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs across different tenses
(past, present, future).
 Noun-Adjective Agreement: Understand the agreement between nouns and adjectives in terms of
gender and number in Panjabi.

4. Cultural Awareness:

 Cultural Context: Ensure you have knowledge of Panjabi culture, history, and traditions, as this
often informs the content of the texts you read and write about.
 Language Variations: Be aware of dialectal differences and how they might influence reading and
writing comprehension.

By mastering these areas, you will be well-prepared for the Reading and Writing paper in A-Level
Panjabi. Practice is key to improving both your comprehension and written expression.




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Section A

Reading and Translation

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.



0 1 mharaja rxjIq isNG

mharaja rxjIq isNG wI jIvnI bare daktr gurwIp kOr we ilKe iz<k irsrc pepr
wa izh ]NS pfHo . varqa pfH ke heT ilKe pRSnA we [u>qr pNjabI iv<c ilKo .


mharaja rxjIq isNG, ijnHA ¥ ‘Ser-ze-pNjab’ we nA nal jaix]a jAwa hE, ne 1799 iv<c
is<K raj wI nIMh r<KI . [unHA ne Barq we [u>qr-p<CmI izlake qe lgBg 40 sal raj
kIqa . [uh wUrwrSI hI nhIM blik iw]alU vI sn ]qe sare WrmA wa ]awr krwe sn .
[unHA we raj wrbar iv<c is<KA qoM izlava muslman, ihNwU ]qe zIsazI WrmA we lok vI
[u>ce ]huiw]A qe inyukq sn pr nOkrI]A Wrm we ]aWar qe nhIM blik yogqa we
]aWar qe iw<qI]A jAwI]A sn .


]apxI rajnIqk sUJ-bUJ ]qe qakq nal BaveM mharaja rxjIq isNG ne lahOr,
ipSavr, kSmIr ]qe hor kzI mugl hkUmq vale izlake ]apxe ]WIn kr lze sn, iPr
vI [unHA ne iznHA izlaik]A wI prja qe kozI ]<iq]acar nhIM hox iw<qa ]qe na hI wUsre
WrmA we lokA qe is<K Wrm Qopx wI kozI koiSS kIqI . lahOr ¥ ij<qx qoM ba]w mharaja
rxjIq isNG ne [u>QoM wI sunihrI msijw, ijs [u>qe gEr-muslmanA ne kbẸa kIqa
hoiz]a sI, ¥ muf muslmanA we hvale kIqa . lahOr we ‘hẸrq waqa gNj bKS’ ]qe
‘mOj-ze-wir]a’ vrge mkbir]A wI murNmq vI rajsI KẸane qoM rkm we ke krvazI gzI .
inrWn ]qe lofvNw lokA we izlaj lzI [unHA ne lahOr ivKe iz<k muPq hspqal vI
KulHvaiz]a ]qe [us wI weK-Bal lzI ]apxe in<jI hkIm nUr[u>wIn ¥ inyukq kIqa .




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0 1 . 1 varqa iv<coM mharaja rxjIq isNG we raj iv<c sair]A ¥ nOkrI]A we brabr mOke imlx
wa kI sbUq imlwa hE ?
[1 mark]




0 1 . 2 mharaja rxjIq isNG ne ]apxe ij<qe hoze KeqrA we lokA nal ikho ijha ivvhar kIqa ?
[1 mark]




0 1 . 3 mharaja rxjIq isNG ne lahOr ij<qx qoM ba]w Warimk ]sQanA wI piv<qrqa ikveM
bxazI r<KI ? wo g<lA ilKo .
[2 marks]




0 1 . 4 ẸrUrqmNw ]qe grIb lokA lzI mharaja rxjIq isNG ne kI [uprala kIqa ?
[1 mark]




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