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1. German Language Exam Structure: A Level German 9717/03, Paper 3 Essay, May/June 2023, 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:
- Family: The romantic idea of sharing everything with another person—should one definitely get married?
- Law and Order: Should minor offenders do community service instead of going to prison?
- Travel and Tourism: The debate on whether tourists should fully embrace foreign cultures or expect familiarity abroad.
- Technological Innovations: Should governments provide financial incentives to encourage the purchase of electric cars?
- Environmental Pollution: The influence of industry on politicians regarding environmental issues—should this change for long-term sustainability?

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.