Medium-difficulty deck covering key exam terms, writing styles, and assessment objectives for the Cambridge A-Level Urdu (9866) syllabus.
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What is the syllabus code for Cambridge International A-Level Urdu?
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The syllabus code is **9866**. It is an A-Level only qualification, meaning there is no AS component available in this specific syllabus.
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What is the structure of Paper 1 (Reading)?
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Paper 1 is **1 hour 30 minutes** long, worth **40 marks** (approx. 33% of the A-Level). It includes multiple-choice, matching, and gap-fill tasks testing reading comprehension across various text types.
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What is the structure of Paper 2 (Writing)?
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Paper 2 (Writing) is 1 hour 30 minutes long and worth 60 marks. It consists of Section A, which includes grammar and vocabulary tasks followed by a descriptive or narrative piece, and Section B, which requires an argumentative/discursive essay (tehreer-e-dalaili).
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What is the structure of Paper 3 (Literature)?
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Paper 3 is **2 hours** long, worth **40 marks** (approx. 33%). Candidates must answer **one** question from Section A (passage-based) and **one** from Section B (essay-based) on set texts.
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Define 'Argumentative Writing' in the context of Paper 2.
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Writing that clearly presents a **strong position** or thesis to educate and persuade the reader. It requires a clear stance, logical reasoning, and evidence to support the argument.
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