AQA_2024: A-level French - Paper 2
Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
A-level
FRENCH
Paper 2 Writing
Wednesday 19 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
an AQA 16-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 7652/2.
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 French.
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
Do all rough work in the answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Write approximately 300 words for each question.
,For A-Level French Paper 2: Writing, focus on the following key areas:
1. Essay Writing:
Structured Response: Ensure your essays have a clear structure: introduction, development (main
body), and conclusion. Use paragraphs to organize your ideas logically.
Argumentation: Be ready to present well-reasoned arguments and justifications for your opinions.
Clearly express your points and provide evidence, examples, or references to French culture or
literature to support your ideas.
Use of Sources: If required, integrate references to set texts, films, or cultural topics you’ve studied.
Demonstrating knowledge of French literature, history, or contemporary issues can strengthen your
argument.
Balanced Opinion: In some questions, you may need to present both sides of an argument before
drawing a conclusion. Practice addressing the complexity of topics by discussing pros and cons or
various viewpoints.
2. Cultural and Literary Context:
Literary Works and Themes: Be prepared to write essays on the set texts or films from your
syllabus. Ensure you know key themes, characters, and critical interpretations of these works.
Analysis: Analyze key passages or scenes from your texts and films, and show how they relate to
the broader themes of the work.
Cultural Knowledge: Be aware of French culture, current events, and social issues that might
come up in the exam. This could include topics like politics, environmental issues, or societal
changes in France.
3. Language and Grammar:
Accuracy: Focus on grammatical accuracy, including verb tenses (present, past, future, conditional,
subjunctive), gender agreement, and sentence structure. Avoid errors in conjugation or word order.
Complex Sentence Structures: Use a variety of sentence types, such as complex and compound
sentences, to demonstrate linguistic sophistication. Incorporate relative clauses, conditional
phrases, and subjunctive constructions where appropriate.
Vocabulary Range: Use a broad range of vocabulary to avoid repetition. Incorporate topic-specific
terms (e.g., political, social, cultural) to demonstrate depth in your writing.
Linking Phrases: Use connectors like en outre, de plus, bien que, cependant to improve the flow of
your writing and show logical progression of ideas.
4. Time Management:
Planning: Take a few minutes to plan your essay before writing. Outline your main points and
structure them logically to ensure your essay is coherent and focused.
Word Count: Stick to the word limit. Avoid going off-topic or adding unnecessary information to
make sure you stay within the required range.
Proofreading: Leave time at the end to proofread your essay for any grammatical or spelling
mistakes. Focus on common errors like verb conjugations, gender agreements, and use of accents.
5. Preparation Tips:
Practice Essays: Regularly practice writing essays on different topics. This will help you refine your
argumentation skills and become comfortable with exam conditions.
Use Past Papers: Practice writing responses to past exam questions to get familiar with the types
of prompts and develop your writing speed.
Get Feedback: If possible, have a teacher or tutor review your essays to provide feedback on
structure, content, and language use.
IB/M/Jun24/G4006/E4 7652/2
, 2
Section A
Books
0 1 Molière : Le Tartuffe
Either
0 1 . 1 « Au moment où Tartuffe entre en scène, les spectateurs ont l’impression qu’ils le
connaissent déjà. » Jusqu’à quel point êtes-vous d’accord avec ce jugement ?
[40 marks]
or
0 1 . 2 Analysez comment Orgon crée le conflit et la division dans sa famille et
sa maison.
[40 marks]
0 2 Voltaire : Candide
Either
0 2 . 1 Analysez les raisons pour lesquelles Voltaire a écrit Candide.
[40 marks]
or
0 2 . 2 « L’exagération est un aspect clé du style de Voltaire dans Candide. » Dans quelle
mesure êtes-vous d’accord avec ce jugement ?
[40 marks]
IB/M/Jun24/7652/2
, 3
0 3 Guy de Maupassant : Boule de Suif et autres contes de la guerre
Either
0 3 . 1 Analysez comment la guerre influence les attitudes et le comportement de ceux qui
voyagent avec Boule de Suif.
[40 marks]
or
0 3 . 2 En vous référant à deux contes, analysez comment, selon Maupassant, les
officiers dans l’armée prussienne sont différents des soldats.
[40 marks]
0 4 Albert Camus : L’étranger
Either
0 4 . 1 Analysez les raisons pour lesquelles on devrait considérer Meursault comme un
étranger dans ce roman.
[40 marks]
or
0 4 . 2 Analysez la situation des Arabes en Algérie présentée par Albert Camus dans
ce roman.
[40 marks]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun24/7652/2
Writing.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
A-level
FRENCH
Paper 2 Writing
Wednesday 19 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
an AQA 16-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 7652/2.
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 French.
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
Do all rough work in the answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Write approximately 300 words for each question.
,For A-Level French Paper 2: Writing, focus on the following key areas:
1. Essay Writing:
Structured Response: Ensure your essays have a clear structure: introduction, development (main
body), and conclusion. Use paragraphs to organize your ideas logically.
Argumentation: Be ready to present well-reasoned arguments and justifications for your opinions.
Clearly express your points and provide evidence, examples, or references to French culture or
literature to support your ideas.
Use of Sources: If required, integrate references to set texts, films, or cultural topics you’ve studied.
Demonstrating knowledge of French literature, history, or contemporary issues can strengthen your
argument.
Balanced Opinion: In some questions, you may need to present both sides of an argument before
drawing a conclusion. Practice addressing the complexity of topics by discussing pros and cons or
various viewpoints.
2. Cultural and Literary Context:
Literary Works and Themes: Be prepared to write essays on the set texts or films from your
syllabus. Ensure you know key themes, characters, and critical interpretations of these works.
Analysis: Analyze key passages or scenes from your texts and films, and show how they relate to
the broader themes of the work.
Cultural Knowledge: Be aware of French culture, current events, and social issues that might
come up in the exam. This could include topics like politics, environmental issues, or societal
changes in France.
3. Language and Grammar:
Accuracy: Focus on grammatical accuracy, including verb tenses (present, past, future, conditional,
subjunctive), gender agreement, and sentence structure. Avoid errors in conjugation or word order.
Complex Sentence Structures: Use a variety of sentence types, such as complex and compound
sentences, to demonstrate linguistic sophistication. Incorporate relative clauses, conditional
phrases, and subjunctive constructions where appropriate.
Vocabulary Range: Use a broad range of vocabulary to avoid repetition. Incorporate topic-specific
terms (e.g., political, social, cultural) to demonstrate depth in your writing.
Linking Phrases: Use connectors like en outre, de plus, bien que, cependant to improve the flow of
your writing and show logical progression of ideas.
4. Time Management:
Planning: Take a few minutes to plan your essay before writing. Outline your main points and
structure them logically to ensure your essay is coherent and focused.
Word Count: Stick to the word limit. Avoid going off-topic or adding unnecessary information to
make sure you stay within the required range.
Proofreading: Leave time at the end to proofread your essay for any grammatical or spelling
mistakes. Focus on common errors like verb conjugations, gender agreements, and use of accents.
5. Preparation Tips:
Practice Essays: Regularly practice writing essays on different topics. This will help you refine your
argumentation skills and become comfortable with exam conditions.
Use Past Papers: Practice writing responses to past exam questions to get familiar with the types
of prompts and develop your writing speed.
Get Feedback: If possible, have a teacher or tutor review your essays to provide feedback on
structure, content, and language use.
IB/M/Jun24/G4006/E4 7652/2
, 2
Section A
Books
0 1 Molière : Le Tartuffe
Either
0 1 . 1 « Au moment où Tartuffe entre en scène, les spectateurs ont l’impression qu’ils le
connaissent déjà. » Jusqu’à quel point êtes-vous d’accord avec ce jugement ?
[40 marks]
or
0 1 . 2 Analysez comment Orgon crée le conflit et la division dans sa famille et
sa maison.
[40 marks]
0 2 Voltaire : Candide
Either
0 2 . 1 Analysez les raisons pour lesquelles Voltaire a écrit Candide.
[40 marks]
or
0 2 . 2 « L’exagération est un aspect clé du style de Voltaire dans Candide. » Dans quelle
mesure êtes-vous d’accord avec ce jugement ?
[40 marks]
IB/M/Jun24/7652/2
, 3
0 3 Guy de Maupassant : Boule de Suif et autres contes de la guerre
Either
0 3 . 1 Analysez comment la guerre influence les attitudes et le comportement de ceux qui
voyagent avec Boule de Suif.
[40 marks]
or
0 3 . 2 En vous référant à deux contes, analysez comment, selon Maupassant, les
officiers dans l’armée prussienne sont différents des soldats.
[40 marks]
0 4 Albert Camus : L’étranger
Either
0 4 . 1 Analysez les raisons pour lesquelles on devrait considérer Meursault comme un
étranger dans ce roman.
[40 marks]
or
0 4 . 2 Analysez la situation des Arabes en Algérie présentée par Albert Camus dans
ce roman.
[40 marks]
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun24/7652/2
