SECOND LANGUAGE PROF. SPANISH
SECOND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
SPANISH
This booklet contains Parts 2 through 4 of the examination. Part 1, Speaking, has already been administered.
When your teacher tells you to, turn to the last page of the booklet, which is the answer sheet. Fold the last page along the perforations and, slowly and carefully, tear off the answer sheet. Then fill in the heading of your answer sheet.
When you have completed this written test, you must sign the statement printed at the end of the answer sheet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the test and that you have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the test.
Your answer sheet cannot be accepted if you fail to sign this declaration.
The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking this examination. If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, your examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you.
DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
Part 2
Answer all questions in Part 2 according to the directions for Parts 2a, 2b, and 2c.
Part 2a
Directions (1–10): There are 10 questions in this part. For each question, you will hear some background information in English. Then you will hear a passage in Spanish twice, followed by the question in English. Listen carefully. After you have heard the question, read the question and the four suggested answers in your test booklet. Choose the best suggested answer and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet.
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1. What is being advertised?
(1) Detergent (2) Clothes (3) Medicine (4) Food
2. Where are you and your host family going?
(1) To a friend’s home (2) To a public pool (3) To a clothing store (4) To a restaurant
3. Why was the student unable to complete his assignment?
(1) He had to help at home.
(2) He did not understand the instructions (3) He did not have access to a computer (4) He lost his notebook
4. What is the purpose of this club?
(1) Going to a pool
(2) Hosting exchange students (3) Making movies
(4) Enjoying outdoor activities
5. Who would be most interested in this advertisement?
(1) Someone who wants a driver’s license (2) Someone who wants to buy clothes (3) Someone who needs home repairs
(4) Someone who wants to learn a language
6. What is your friend telling you about?
(1) Her graduation (2) Her wedding (3) Her birthday (4) Her award
7. Who would be most interested in this advertisement?
(1) People who import cars (2) People who travel
(3) People with cell phones (4) People with computers
8. For whom is this product intended?
(1) People with allergies
(2) People with an upset stomach
(3) People who are having difficulty sleeping (4) People who have trouble staying awake 9. What is the teacher doing?
(1) Describing a school schedule (2) Giving fire drill instructions (3) Discussing a holiday
(4) Giving instructions for an exam
10. According to the interview, what is Ana Paula’s profession?
(1) A veterinarian (2) A baker
(3) A nurse (4) A hair stylist
Part 2b
Directions (11–15): There are 5 questions in this part. For each question, you will hear some background information in English. Then you will hear a passage in Spanish twice, followed by the question in Spanish. Listen carefully. After you have heard the question, read the question and the four suggested answers in your test booklet. Choose the best suggested answer and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet.
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11. ¿De qué trata este anuncio?
(1) Una venta de coches (2) Un restaurante típico (3) Una tienda de ropa
(4) Un accidente en la ciudad 12. ¿Cuál es el tema del podcast?
(1) La agrícultura (2) La casa
(3) La comida (4) La geografía
13. ¿Para qué sirve este anuncio?
(1) Para hacer reservaciones (2) Para buscar un mejor trabajo (3) Para obtener servicios celulares (4) Para ver los uniformes escolares 14. ¿Qué profesión tiene Eduardo Noriega?
(1) Pianista (2) Actor (3) Profesor (4) Guitarrista
15. ¿De qué estación se habla?
(1) La primavera (2) El verano (3) El invierno (4) El otoño
Part 2c
Directions (16–20): There are 5 questions in this part. For each question, you will hear some background information in English. Then you will hear a passage in Spanish twice, followed by the question in English. Listen carefully. After you have heard the question, read the question and look at the four pictures in your test booklet. Choose the picture that best answers the question and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet. [10]
16. Where does this student live in Peru?
(1) (2) (3) (4)
17. For which room does your host mother want furniture?
(1) (2) (3) (4)
18. What is your teacher discussing?
(1) (2) (3) (4)
19. Where are you and your friend planning to go?
(1) (2) (3) (4)
20. What does the doctor tell you to do?
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Part 3
Answer all questions in Part 3 according to the directions for Parts 3a and 3b.
Part 3a
Directions (21–26): There are 6 questions in this part. For each, you must answer a question in English based on a reading selection in Spanish. Choose the best answer to each question and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet. [12]
Feliz día del niño
¡Qué bueno! ¡Un día en el que todos te felicitan por ser niño!
En cada país, la fecha para celebrar este día es diferente. Aquí te contamos cuando es el “Día del Niño” en diferentes países de Latinoamérica.
Colombia 3 de abril México 30 de abril Paraguay 31 de mayo
Uruguay 9 de agosto
Pero hay otra fecha en la que se celebra el Día Universal del Niño, en todos los otros países del mundo. Es el 20 de noviembre.
Esta vez puedes pedirle a tu mamá, papá, tía, abuela o padrino que te cocinen tu plato preferido. Aquí va una receta especial para tu día….
¡Torta de chocolate!
¡Qué lo pases Súper Bien!
21. Who is honored on this day?
(1) father (3) children
(2) mother (4) godfather
22. According to this information, when is the first day of spring?
(1) March 19 (3) April 22 (2) April 23 (4) March 21
23. What does this web site contain?
(1) a list of courses available at a Honduran school (2) a list of links to various parts of the Honduran Government
(3) a directory of departments in a Honduran department store
(4) a directory of offices in a Honduran medical building
24. The program on television between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. features (1) Octavio Nahum Ganem (3) Alfredo Palacios
(2) Gustavo Renteria (4) José Cardenas
25. Which ingredients does this entrée contain?
(1) ham and cheese (3) onion and chicken (2) mushrooms and sauce (4) ham and potatoes
26. Which telephone number should you call to purchase living room furniture?
(1) 685-2755 (3) 483-1110 (2) 542-1003 (4) 688-9108
FABRICA DE COLCHONES, todo Caoba, Bar, Repisa, espejo 2,000., Butacas, 2,000 Credenza, 3,000., Jgo. Muebles 7,000. Seybo vitrina 6,000, Aposento Full King Size, C/Dr. Delgado No. 8
Gazcue Tel. 685-2755 Facilidades De Pago.
DE OPORTUNIDAD: Vendo Alfombra de Sala, Verde/Crema; Sillón
reclinable. Tel. 542-1003 (Tarde)
Gran oportunidad, vendo por motivo de viaje, combo lavadora/secadora White Westinghouse. Tel. 483-1110
POR MOTIVO DE VIAJE VENDO varias neveras japonesas No Frost $3,000 c/u, 1 maq. escribir portatil. Llamar
día/noche. Tel. 688-9108.
Part 3b
Directions (27–30): There are 4 questions in this part. For each, you must answer a question in Spanish based on a reading selection in Spanish. Choose the best answer to each question and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet. [8]
27. ¿Quién vive aquí?
(1) una persona vieja (3) una persona joven (2) una persona delgada (4) una familia grande
28. ¿Cuál apartamento está cerca del centro?
(1) Nuñez de Caceres (3) Residencial Villa España (2) Ensanche Ozama (4) Residencial Oreamuno
NUÑEZ DE CACERES
Apartamento - Ubicado en el Piso 1, con balcón, sala, comedor, cocina, 2 habitaciones, 1 baño y cuarto de servicio, área de construcción.
191,400 €
RESIDENCIAL VILLA ESPAÑA Apartamento - Ubicado en el Piso 4, con balcón, sala, comedor y tres habitaciones. Habitación principal con baño, baño común para ambas
habitaciones, cocina, cuarto de servicio,área de lavado,
estacionamiento, vigilancia, 254,300 €
RESIDENCIAL OREAMUNO Apartamento - Ubicado en el Piso 3, con balcón, sala, comedor, habitación principal con baño, dos habitaciones, un baño común para ambas habitaciones, cocina , almacena, cuarto de servicio con baño y
estacionamiento
con vigilante. 172,800 €
ENSANCHE OZAMA
Apartamento - Ubicado en el Piso 1, con sala, comedor, cocina, 3 habitaciones, 1 mediobaño, terraza, cocina, área de lavado, parqueo, metro directo a todas partes de la cuidad.
203,100 €
MARGATE
DESDE $119.000 HASTA $199.00 COMUNIDAD DE RETIRADOS
MAYORES DE 55 AÑOS.
AMPLĺSIMAS CASAS DE 2 HABITACIONES/ 2 BAÑOS. GARAJE.
CASA CLUB Y LA MEJOR UBICACIÓN Y PRECIOS DEL MERCADO
Yo soy de Argentina Escríbeme YO SOY Yamila
Edad: 13
Me encanta hacer nuevos amigos, aunque soy un poco tímida, pero cuando entro en confianza, está todo bien.
Soy fan de la compu y de internet.
¡Chicos, escríbanme!!!
¡Prometo contestar!!!
Un besito gigante, Yami.
YO SOY Gabriela Edad: 13
Hola, soy Gabriela y quiero tener amigos y amigas.
Soy de la ciudad de Termas de Río Hondo y tengo 13 años.
Saludos para todos mis amigos.
YO SOY Mili Edad: 13
Hola, soy Mili y soy de Argentina, pero me encantaría tener amigos y amigas uruguayos.
Escríbanme chicos y chicas a partir de 12 años. Besos.
Soy de Buenos Aires y me encanta el internet y contesto los mensajes todos los días.
Escríbanme.
YO SOY Melisa Edad: 13
Soy Melisa de Córdoba y tengo 13 años.
Me gustaría contactarme con mucha gente.
Prometo responder.
29. ¿A quiénes les gusta usar la computadora?
(1) Melisa y Yamila (3) Mili y Gabriela (2) Yamila y Mili (4) Gabriela y Melisa
30. ¿Qué se vende en este almacén?
(1) trajes y blusas (3) joyas y relojes (2) libros y revistas (4) discos y películas
Part 4
Directions (31–33): Choose two of the three writing tasks provided below.
Your answer to each of the two questions you have chosen should be written entirely in Spanish and should contain a minimum of 30 words. Your answers must be written in your own words; no credit will be given for a response that is copied or substantially the same as material from other parts of this
examination.
Place names and brand names written in Spanish count as one word. Contractions are also counted as one word. Salutations and closings as well as commonly used abbreviations are included in the word count. Numbers, unless written as words, and names of people are not counted as words.
Be sure that you have satisfied the purpose of the task. The sentence structure and/or expressions used should be connected logically and demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary with minimal repetition.
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31. Write a letter to a friend describing the home where you are staying. You may wish to include:
• Description of the home
• Where it is located
• The rooms and furniture that are in the house
• The chores that you like to do
• The chores that you do not like to do
• Information about places in the neighborhood
32. Write a journal entry telling about your school. You may wish to include:
• Description of the school
• Which subjects you like and why
• Which subjects you dislike and why
• Describe your teachers
• Activities in the classroom
• After school activities
33. You are going on a picnic today. Write a note to your teacher telling about your day.
You may wish to include:
• The location of the picnic
• What foods you will eat/what you will drink
• What you need for the picnic
• What the weather is like
• What you will wear to the picnic
• What activities you will do at the picnic
SECOND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
SPANISH
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I do hereby affirm, at the close of this examination, that I had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the examination and that I have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination.
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SECOND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
SPANISH
T EACHER D ICTATION C OPY
General Directions
Before distributing test booklets, tell the students not to open their test booklets until you tell them to do so. Then distribute one test booklet, face up, to each student.
Then say:
Read the directions on the cover of your test booklet. (pause) Turn to the last page of your test booklet and detach the answer sheet very carefully. (pause) Use only black or blue ink on your answer sheet. In the space provided on your answer sheet, write your name. (pause) Put a check mark in the box to indicate if you are male or female. (pause) Then write your teacher’s name, your grade, (pause), and the name of the school and the city or P.O. (pause)
After each student has filled in the heading of the answer sheet, begin the test by following the directions for Part 2a on the next page.
Part 2
Listening Comprehension Part 2a
Tell students to open their test booklets and read the directions for Part 2a. After students have read and understood the directions, say:
There are 10 questions in Part 2a. Each question is based on a short passage which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English. The question is also printed in your test booklet.
After you have heard the question, you will have about one minute before I go on to the next question. During that time, read the question and the four suggested answers. Choose the best suggested answer and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet.
You should not read the question and the suggested answers while you are listening to the passage. This will allow you to give all your attention to what you hear. I will now begin.
Administer each of the items in Part 2a as follows:
First, read the setting in English once; then read the listening comprehension stimulus
(passage) in Spanish twice in succession. Make every effort to read the passage in the way students would hear it in an authentic setting. Then read the question in English once. Pause for no more than one minute before proceeding to the next item.
1. You are in Dorado, Puerto Rico, and you hear this radio announcement:
Venga y visite el nuevo supermercado Pituso. Hay descuentos en todas partes: los aguacates 99 centavos, las alas frescas de pollo 99 centavos la libra, las galletas 79 centavos, la mayonesa 1 dólar con 9 centavos. Estos precios son válidos desde el 24 de julio hasta el 6 de agosto.
What is being advertised?
2. You are with your host family in Ecuador. Your host mother makes this suggestion:
Hace muchísimo calor hoy y el aire acondicionado en el apartamento no funciona bien. ¿Por qué no vamos al parque hoy? Hay dos piscinas grandes con agua fría. Ponte tu traje de baño, una gorra y las gafas del sol. ¡Date prisa! Me gustaría salir dentro de diez minutos.
Where are you and your host family going?
3. You are in class in Cartago, Costa Rica, and you hear one of your friends tell the teacher:
Lo siento, Sr. Garzona, pero no tengo mi tarea. Mi abuelo acaba de llegar a mi casa del hospital. Está muy enfermo todavía y tengo que ayudar mucho a mi madre. Anoche preparé la cena, lavé los platos y le leí un poco a mi abuelito. ¿Es posible mandarle la tarea por correo electrónico hoy por la noche?
Why was the student unable to complete his assignment?
4. You are an exchange student in Mexico and you hear this announcement at school:
¿Quieren explorar el mundo natural? ¿A Uds. les encanta estar afuera en los bosques, las playas, y las montañas? Nosotros somos un grupo de jóvenes dedicados a pasar el tiempo libre en la naturaleza. Los fines de semana,
viajamos a partes diferentes de nuestro país bellísimo. No necesitan experiencia, solo las ganas de aprender, y dormir debajo de las estrellas brillantes. Nos vamos a reunir hoy, después de las clases, a las dos y cuarto.
What is the purpose of this club?
5. You are listening to the radio in your hotel room in San Juan and you hear this advertisement:
¡Hágase un buen futuro con nosotros! Usted puede aprender inglés ahora con el método más sencillo. Nuestra escuela es la primera en la enseñanza del idioma inglés. Nuestra experiencia y profesionalismo nos han
caracterizado por más de veinte años.
Who would be most interested in this advertisement?
6. Your Mexican friend is telling you about an upcoming event. She says:
¡Ay, qué ilusión! Mi quinceañera es el 18 de julio y voy a cumplir los 15 años. Mis padres van a tener una fiesta grande en un hotel local con toda la familia. Tengo un vestido nuevo y va a ser una celebración espectacular.
¿Puedes venir a visitarme para mi cumpleaños?
What is your friend telling you about?
7. You hear this advertisement on the radio in Mexico:
La Estrella Roja es la manera rápida, cómoda, conveniente y económica de viajar cuandoquiera, adondequiera. Y ahora ofrecemos boletos de autobús a muchas ciudades en México. Para tarifas, rutas, horarios y más, visite nuestro sitio web o consulte con nuestros agentes en los terminales principales. También, llame al 555-83-00.
Who would be most interested in this advertisement?
8. While vacationing in Lima, you hear this announcement on the radio:
¿Tienes problemas de dormirte por las noches? ¿Estás cansado por las mañanas? Entonces, introducimos “Leche Calma.” Te da mucha tranquilidad antes de acostarte. Se sirve con galletas cuando uno no puede dormir. Se puede comprarla en la mayoría de las lecherías.
For whom is this product intended?
9. You are an exchange student at a school in Buenos Aires and you hear the teacher say:
Escriban su apellido en la esquina izquierda de su papel. Anoten la fecha y su clase también. Usen un lápiz para responder a las preguntas cortas pero un bolígrafo para el ensayo. No se olviden de firmar la declaración al final con su firma completa. Trabajen en silencio. ¡Buena suerte!
What is the teacher doing?
10. You are listening to an interview on Bolivian radio:
Me llamo Ana Paula, soy de León. Allí mi abuela y yo tenemos una
pastelería donde trabajamos. Nuestra pasión en la cocina es preparar postres sabrosos. Ahora, combinamos nuestras tradiciones y cultura con unos
ingredientes nuevos.
According to the interview, what is Ana Paula’s profession?
Part 2b
Tell students to read the directions for Part 2b. After students have read and understood the directions, say:
There are 5 questions in Part 2b. Part 2b is like Part 2a, except the questions and answers are in Spanish. I will now begin.
Administer Part 2b in the same manner as Part 2a.
11. You are listening to the radio in Costa Rica and hear this announcement:
¡Pronto! ¡Muy pronto! Nuestra nueva tienda, Los Hermanos de Villa,
abre sus puertas con los mejores precios de la ciudad. Tenemos artículos de vestir para toda la familia … pantalones, faldas y vestidos a precios increíbles.
¿De qué trata este anuncio?
12. You are listening to a podcast about Colombia and hear this information:
La cocina colombiana ofrece riquísimos platos típicos. Hay carnes de
gran calidad, sopas y pescados exquisitos. Los platos son tan diversos como las regiones del país. Puedes seleccionar platos deliciosos en todos los restaurantes de la capital.
¿Cuál es el tema del podcast?
13. You hear this announcement on the radio while in Puerto Rico:
¡Actívate hoy y sácale el máximo a tu teléfono portátil! Hay 16 servicios en total que hacen de tu teléfono el recepcionista perfecto. Hay servicios como llamada identificada por nombre y número, y TeleMensaje. Llama y solicítalos pronto.
¿Para qué sirve este anuncio?
14. You are listening to a television program in Spain and you hear:
Eduardo Noriega nació el primero de agosto de 1973 en Santander.
Eduardo es el menor de 7 hermanos y el único de ellos que es actor. Asistió a la Escuela de Arte Dramático de Madrid. Ahora él es uno de los actores más famosos y trabaja en muchas películas populares e importantes.
Eduardo es un gran éxito en los cines de nuestro país.
¿Qué profesión tiene Eduardo Noriega?
15. A Spanish exchange student at your school is discussing the weather in New York State.
He says:
Durante los meses de enero y febrero en Nueva York hace mucho frío. La temperatura muchas veces llega a bajo cero y hay muchas nevadas. Es divertido jugar en la nieve y también esquiar los fines de semana. Necesito ponerme una chaqueta de lana y las botas, pero no me importa. Me encanta el tiempo frío.
¿De qué estación se habla?
Tell students to read the directions for Part 2c. After students have read and understood the directions, say:
There are 5 questions in Part 2c. Part 2c is like Parts 2a and 2b, except the questions are in English and the answers are pictures. Choose the picture that best answers the question and write its number in the appropriate space on your answer sheet. I will now begin.
Administer Part 2c in the same manner as Parts 2a and 2b.
16. An exchange student at your school is describing where she lives in Peru. She says:
Vivo en un apartamento en el sexto piso. A mí me gusta la ciudad. Es verdad que allá no hay tantos árboles ni parques como en el campo. Pero, hay muchas diversiones y personas interesantes.
Where does this student live in Peru?
17. Your host mother in Spain is going shopping for furniture. She says:
La Mueblería González tiene una gran oferta. Hay descuentos de 40% en muebles de dormitorio como camas, cabeceras y tocadores. También, hay colchones, cómodas y guardarropas en rebaja. Necesito por lo menos un colchón nuevo para la cama y me gustaría cambiar el estilo de los otros muebles.
For which room does your host mother want furniture?
18. Your teacher tells your class this information:
Hoy vamos a aprender de las unidades monetarias de los países
latinoamericanos. Los argentinos, chilenos, colombianos y dominicanos utilizan los pesos, pero el valor varía comparado con el dólar. En el Perú, hay los nuevos soles, y el Uruguay tiene los nuevos pesos. Para ver las diferencias en los billetes y las monedas, vamos a hacer una búsqueda en el Internet. Yo tengo dinero para mostrarles.
What is your teacher discussing?
19. You and your friend are discussing plans for tonight. Your friend says:
Es necesario llegar temprano porque he oído que esta película es muy popular y todavía tenemos que comprar las entradas. Además, los mejores asientos están delante. Si vamos temprano podemos sentarnos allí.
Where are you and your friend planning to go?
20. While traveling in Spain, you become ill and need to see a doctor. The doctor says:
No te preocupes. Tienes una fiebre y te duele la garganta. Debes tomar ocho vasos de agua al día por dos días. También necesitas descansar. No necesitas medicina en este momento, pero recuerda, bebe mucho líquido. Si no te sientes mejor en dos días, llámame y puedo examinarte otra vez.
What does the doctor tell you to do?
After you have finished administering Part 2c, say:
This is the end of Part 2. You may go on to the rest of your test.
