Writing (Set Texts and Films)
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
A-level
BENGALI
Paper 2 Writing (Set texts and films)
Wednesday 5 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7637/2.
Do all rough work in the answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Answer two questions. You must not answer both questions on the same book or film.
Answer either two questions from Section A or one question from Section A and one question
from Section B.
Answer both questions in Bengali.
Information
The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 80.
You must not use a dictionary during this test.
You must not have access to any book or film.
Advice
Write approximately 300 words for each question.
,For A-level Bengali Paper 2: Writing (Set Texts and Films), focus on the following key areas to succeed
in the exam:
1. Essay Structure:
Introduction: Start your essay by briefly introducing the set text or film, stating the main themes or
issues that will be discussed. Mention the context (author/director, cultural, or historical context) to
set the stage.
Body: Break down your essay into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the text
or film. For instance:
o Plot and Themes: Discuss the main events and underlying themes.
o Character Analysis: Analyze key characters, their development, and their roles in the text
or film.
2. Key Areas of Focus:
Set Texts: For each set text, make sure to cover the following:
o Plot Summary: Be able to briefly summarize the main plot or narrative.
o Themes and Motifs: Identify key themes (e.g., family, identity, social justice, tradition vs.
modernity) and how they are explored.
o Character Development: Focus on the protagonist and other main characters. Discuss how
their actions, thoughts, and relationships drive the narrative.
o Narrative Style: Understand the author's writing style, the point of view, and how these
choices influence the story’s impact.
o Cultural Significance: Connect the themes or characters to wider societal or historical
issues in Bengali culture or politics.
3. Writing Style and Language:
Formal and Analytical Language: Use formal, analytical language. Avoid overly casual
expressions and focus on discussing the text or film critically.
7. Review:
Depth of Analysis: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the text or film. Provide nuanced, critical
interpretations and connect these to wider cultural or societal issues.
Cultural Awareness: Link your analysis to broader issues in Bengali culture and society, showing
your understanding of its relevance and impact.
By focusing on critical analysis, clear structure, and linguistic proficiency, you’ll be well-prepared for A-
level Bengali Paper 2: Writing (Set Texts and Films). Make sure to practice regularly and refine your
understanding of the key themes, characters, and cultural context of the works you are studying.
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Section A
Books
0 1 Rabindranath Tagore: Golpo Guccho
Either
0 1 . 1 রবীন্দ্রনাথের অেনক ছ া@াাে�াাগেথে হাস্া্যরেস্র উেস্থিস্স্থা লক্ষ্য করা যায়। ছ াস্থাাামার েড়া গথেগুেলার মেযয ছ াথােক
অস্থি দুস� ্ গেথের কাস্হস্ন অবলম্বেন এই উস্তিস্�স্বেথলষণ কেরা।
[40 marks]
or
0 1 . 2 রবীন্দ্রনাথের বহু ছ া@াাে�াাগেথে স্স্থাশুচস্রেথরর মেনর ছ াবদনার ছকা ফু ে�উথেে@। ছ াস্থাাামার েড়া অস্থি দুস�
্ গেথের
উদাহরণ স্দেয় এই স্ববৃস্স্থার উেযুস্থিস্থাাা মূলযায়ন কেরা।
[40 marks]
0 2 Kazi Nazrul Islam: Sanchita
Either
0 2 . 1 নজরুল ইস্লােমর স্স্স্থচস্থাাা গ্রেথের কস্থস্বাগুেলা েেড় কস্বর ভাষা ও @েথদর বযবহার এবং প্রেয়াগ স্নেয়
ছ াস্থাাামার কী মেন হেয়ে@? ছ াস্থাাামার েড়া অস্থি দুস্� কস্থস্বার উেথলখ কের ছ াস্থাাামার স্থমাস্থম যুস্তি স্দেয়
আেলাচনা কেরা।
[40 marks]
or
0 2 . 2 নজরুল ইস্লােমর স্স্স্থচস্থাাা গ্রেথের ছ াস্থব স্ক@াু কস্থস্বায় কস্ব প্রকৃ স্স্থা ও েস্রেবস্থের প্রস্গ বারবার স্থাাু েল
া্ যেরে@ন। এ�াা স্থক�াু কু স্স্থাা্ য বেল স্থাাু স্ম মেন কেরা? ছ াস্থাাামার েড়া অস্থি দুস্� কস্থস্বার উেথলখ
কের ছ াস্থাাামার দৃস্থিভস্গ ছস্ম্েন কেরা।
[40 marks]
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