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1. German Language Exam Structure: A Level German 9717/03, Paper 3 Essay, May/June 2024, total marks 40, requiring one essay response.

2. Essay Requirements:
- Candidates must write one essay in German between 250 and 400 words.
- No dictionaries are allowed.
- The essay is marked out of 40, with 16 marks for content and 24 marks for language quality.

3. Essay Topics:
- Urban vs. Rural Life: Balancing the necessity of cities with the importance of nature.
- Food and Health: The impact of diet on health and why nutrition is widely discussed today.
- Sports and Society: The significance of physical activity for older people and its societal benefits.
- Cultural Heritage: The relevance of history and its importance in the present.
- War and Peace: The role of international cooperation in preventing conflicts.

4. Critical Thinking and Argumentation:
- Candidates must present structured arguments and support their views with reasoning and examples.
- The response should engage directly with the question, not just discuss the general topic.

5. Language Skills Emphasis:
- Strong grammar, vocabulary, and fluency are necessary.
- The essay should be coherent, well-structured, and logically developed.

6. Evaluation Criteria:
- Content (16 marks): Relevance, depth of analysis, and coherence of argumentation.
- Language (24 marks): Accuracy, variety of vocabulary and structures, and overall fluency.