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Spanish 12
Examination Booklet
August 2007
Form A
DO NOT OPEN ANY EXAMINATION MATERIALS UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO THE RESPONSE BOOKLET.
Contents: 22 pages
Examination: 2 hours
48 multiple-choice questions (maximum of 48 marks) Additional Time Permitted: 60 minutes
3 written-response questions (maximum of 42 marks) © Province of British Columbia

You have Examination Booklet Form A. In the box above #1 on your Answer Sheet, fill in
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Cahier d’examen
A B C D E F G H
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Value: 10 marks
PART A: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY COMPONENT
SECTION 1 – CLOZE PASSAGE
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 1 to 10, select the answer which best completes the sentence and record
your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Using an HB pencil, completely fill in
the bubble that has the letter corresponding to your answer.
Receta para La Fiesta Perfecta
Ponle sentimiento a tu fiesta. La ranchera es un estilo de música popular mexicana. Está íntimamente
asociada con los grupos de mariachis 1 se desarrollaron en Jalisco a comienzos 2 siglo XX.
El 3 deriva de la palabra RANCHO, que es una hacienda 4
ya que ése fue precisamente su origen.
a la explotación agrícola y ganadera,
Los mariachis 5 a popularizar la ranchera en las fiestas de casamiento en los ranchos, pero poco a poco
se fue convirtiendo en un símbolo de una 6 conciencia nacional en oposición a los gustos aristocráticos
7 época.
A lo largo del camino, la ranchera 8 inspiración en el espíritu de las danzas folklóricas mexicanas, de
fuerte carácter festivo. Antes y hoy, su característica al cantarla es el mantenimiento prolongado de la nota
del final de cada frase en un tono agudo 1 que completa la estrofa. Por eso, 9 mejores intérpretes son los
mariachis, conjuntos instrumentales de tres a doce integrantes que
alternan 10 instrumentos de cuerda y metales como la
trompeta y el clarinete. Por eso, si quieres ponerle
sentimiento a tu fiesta, que toquen y bailen ranchera.
1 agudo: high-pitched
Adapted from a Kraft Foods advertisement. ComidaKraft.com
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1. A. que
B. cual
C. quien
D. cuanto
6. A. nieve
B. nueva
C. nuevo
D. nueve
2. A. de
B. en
C. del
D. de la
7. A. de
B. del
C. de la
D. de lo
3. A. nombre
B. número
C. nominado
D. nominación
8. A. encontró
B. encontrar
C. encontrará
D. encontrando
4. A. dedicar
B. dedicada
C. dedicado
D. dedicación
9. A. su
B. sus
C. suyo
D. suya
5. A. comenzó
B. comenzar
C. comenzarán
D. comenzaron
10. A. a
B. en
C. entre
D. antes
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SECTION 2 – AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT A
Value: 9 marks
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following information carefully. For questions 11 to 19, select the best
answer and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Your answers must
be based on the information provided.
Andalucía
Andalucía es la comunidad más extensa y meridional de España, con
2
87.268 km de superficie. Tiene tres grandes unidades de relieve: al norte,
las montañas de la Sierra Morena; en el centro, el valle del Guadalquivir,
y al sur, las montañas de las Cordilleras Béticas.
Su clima general es de tipo mediterráneo. Se caracteriza por sus
veranos secos y calurosos y unos inviernos de temperaturas suaves,
con precipitaciones irregulares. Sin embargo, en la gran extensión de su
territorio se dan regiones de climas contrastados, desde áreas de
desierto a sierras con temporadas de lluvia y montañas nevadas. El
rasgo más distintivo del clima andaluz es el número de horas de sol al
año que disfruta en general, con más de 3.000 en el Bajo Guadalquivir,
costa atlántica y litoral de Málaga, Granada y Almería.
Este clima produce una atmósfera de luz que afecta
el carácter de la gente. Son innumerables los
testimonios literarios que confirman esto. En
gran parte las cualidades que adornan al ser
andaluz, la hospitalidad y el concepto de la
calidad de vida, tienen mucho que ver con unos
cielos purísimos y unas temperaturas agradables.
La distribución de los núcleos de población superiores
a los 20.000 habitantes señalan las áreas de mayor
densidad demográfica a lo largo del valle del
Guadalquivir y de las costas atlántica y mediterránea.
Adapted from information in Andalucía—Guídas Prácticas.
Turismo Andaluz S.A. Centro Internacional de Turismo de Andalucía.
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11. How can the province of Andalusia best be described
A. It is the largest.
B. It is the smallest.
C. It is the most mountainous.
D. It is the most centrally located.
12. Geographically, Andalusia is made up of three different regions. Identify them.
A. three distinct mountain ranges
B. a river, a lake region and a coastal area
C. two mountain ranges with a valley in the middle
D. the high plains, a lake region and a mountain range
13. Generally, the climate includes
A. very long rainy periods.
B. dry summers and cold winters.
C. dry hot summers and warm winters.
D. tropical weather with unexpected rain showers.
14. There are, however, specific areas that are subject to
A. desert wind storms.
B. distinct climate conditions.
C. almost constant precipitation.
D. extreme winter weather conditions.
15. According to the brochure, why is the Andalusian climate famous
A. for the windy Atlantic coastline
B. for the many hours of sunshine per year
C. for the longest summer season in Europe
D. for the long days with the most hours of daylight in Europe
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16. According to the article, what has been influenced by the Andalusian climate
A. the people
B. the air quality
C. the atmosphere
D. the arts in Spain
17. How does the author describe the residents of Andalusia
A. They resist change.
B. They love the outdoors.
C. They are friendly and appreciate life.
D. They are educated and enjoy reading.
18. Which communities are indicated on the map
A. those with 20 000 residents or less
B. those with 20 000 residents or more
C. those with 20 000 foreign residents or more
D. those that can accommodate up to 20 000 tourists during the summer season
19. Most people live
A. outside of the Guadalquivir region.
B. in cities of fewer than 20 000 people.
C. on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast.
D. in the Guadalquivir and the coastal regions.
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Value: 8 marks
SECTION 2 – AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT B
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following information carefully. For questions 20 to 24, select the best
answer and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Your answers must
be based on the information provided.
La cena de Navidad va a ser en tu casa
Quiero cocinar.
¿Cómo lo hago
o
Un libro dedicado a quienes quieren aprender a cocinar y no saben cómo. Aquí encontrarás una
explicación de los términos más usados, el equipo básico que debe haber en la cocina, una tabla de
medidas y un recetario básico para todo tipo de comidas. Encontrarás desde una sopa de fideos
hasta un suflé de espinacas pasando por un pastel de chocolate. Las recetas corresponden a la
época del año, para que puedas organizar tus comidas con los mejores ingredientes de la
temporada. Si quieres recibir a tus familiares para Navidad, aprovecha los dos menús para festejar.
Déjate llevar de la mano por la autora, quien explica paso a paso las recetas. Buena suerte, y
recuerda leer la receta con calma antes de empezar a cocinar.
Quiero cocinar. ¿Cómo lo hago
Laura B. de Caraza Campos, Editorial Planeta, de venta en Gandhi (gandhi.com.mx), costo $93.
Time Out México DF. December 2004.
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20. Who would be most interested in the book reviewed in this article
A. someone who does not know how to cook
B. someone who wants to prepare simple, inexpensive meals
C. someone who would like to learn traditional Mexican cooking
D. someone who wants to prepare sophisticated and elegant meals
21. What information cannot be found in this book
A. a recipe organizer
B. the use of seasonal ingredients
C. basic recipes for all types of meals
D. an explanation of common cooking terms
22. What special feature(s) does the book contain
A. a family restaurant guide
B. day-to-day meal planning
C. an editorial comment by the author
D. recipes organized around the seasons
23. What special meals are offered in the book
A. New Year’s dinner
B. a birthday party menu
C. two menus for Christmas dinner
D. one New Year’s dinner and one Christmas dinner
24. What should you do before attempting a recipe from this book
A. Wash your hands.
B. Prepare the ingredients.
C. Read through the recipe.
D. Assemble the necessary equipment.
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Value: 4 marks
SECTION 2 – AUTHENTIC DOCUMENT C
Suggested Time: 8 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following information carefully. For questions 25 to 28, select the best
answer and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Your answers must
be based on the information provided.
TE MUERDE UNA SERPIENTE
Toma horas o días para camines o te levantes a menos que sea
que el veneno de la absolutamente necesario. Lo mejor es que entre
mayoría de las
dos te suban al coche y que traten de que tus
serpientes pueda matar piernas queden extendidas y se muevan lo menos
a una persona, pero con posible. Mientras te trasladan al hospital,
los antídotos que hay asegúrate de que alguien llame y avise lo que te
ahora, las mordidas de pasó, de esa manera al llegar al hospital ellos ya
serpiente no son tan estarán preparados.
graves como antes.
PROTECCIÓN DE CADA DÍA:
Después de una mordida de serpiente lo primero
es evitar que el veneno se expanda. Lo mejor es
• Evita atravesar por llanos y pastos altos.
atar 1 el area arriba la mordida fuertemente lo más • Sé precavida en las épocas del año en que
rápido posible. Lo ideal sería que fuera con una las serpientes abundan.
venda 2 , pero seguramente no tendrás una a la
• Si encuentras una víbora mantén la calma, no
mano, así que deberás improvisar con una media,
te muevas o trates de lastimarla, lo mejor es
un pedazo de tela o una toalla. La presión debe
esperar a que se aleje y entonces deberás
ser fuerte pero no que corte la circulación. No
retroceder con mucha calma.
trates de lavar la herida o de exprimirla. No
1 atar: to tie
2 venda: bandage
Veintitantos. January 2005.
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25. Why are snake bites not as serious as they used to be
A. Most poisonous snakes are now extinct.
B. There are much better remedies available.
C. Most snake bites take several days to be fatal.
D. Snake poisons are less venomous than before.
26. If you are bitten by a snake, what is the most important first step
A. Try to extract the poison.
B. Wash around the wound carefully.
C. Wrap a cloth tightly above the wound.
D. Stay calm and cover yourself with a blanket.
27. When being transported to the hospital after a bite, you should
A. sit still with your legs straight out.
B. sit between two other passengers if possible.
C. sit up straight and move your legs if necessary.
D. sit still but massage the wound for good circulation.
28. What should you do if you encounter a snake
A. Stay calm and do not move.
B. Try to frighten the snake away.
C. Move away calmly and slowly.
D. Move away quickly to avoid injury.
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SECTION 3 – JOURNALISTIC PROSE
Value: 8 marks
Suggested Time: 12 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article carefully. For questions 29 to 36, select the best answer
and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Your answers must be based
on the article.
Churros…¡por fin en Vancouver!
La novedad del verano vancouverita 2005
Cuando Tito y Beatriz Ohep se propusieron
establecer un negocio propio para sacar mejor
partido a sus capacidades tanto de trabajo como
empresariales, tal vez no sospechaban que
darían un golpe certero en el corazón de los
latinoamericanos que viven en Vancouver.
Tras largos meses de investigación y luego de
desarrollar un detallado ‘business plan’ estos
jóvenes emprendedores
lanzaron en junio pasado
“Churrolicious”, una tienda que
vende churros en variadas
formas y al más puro estilo
tradicional. Esta delicia cuando
se acompaña de un espeso
chocolate caliente despierta
inmediatamente los recuerdos
del pasado. Nos lleva al lugar
que ocupa en nuestra memoria
emotiva la sensación crujiente
pero delicada de esta masa que nos acarició
tiempo atrás en nuestras tierras originarias.
Esta tradición adquirida de los españoles cuando
se establecieron en tierras americanas se
expandió rápidamente por todo el continente y se
transformó en un alimento común a todas las
naciones latinoamericanas. Cada cultura le fue
agregando sus propias peculiaridades y es muy
natural que hoy conozcamos no sólo el churro
tradicional, sino una amplia gama de variedades:
churro con canela, churro con azúcar, churro
relleno con dulce de leche o fresa o chocolate o
bañados en chocolate o leche condensada, en fin,
un sinnúmero de variantes para el mismo
producto. Lo que está claro es que todos los
conocemos. Y la participación de Churrolicious
en el Latin Summer Festival del domingo pasado
fue tan sólo una comprobación de la popularidad
de los churros dentro de la
comunidad residente. La fila
para comprarlos era extensa
y pudimos constatar que
durante todo el día se
mantuvo igual, grandes y
chicos, uno tras otros
desfilaban por el stand de
Churrolicious para adquirir
tan preciado manjar. Un
éxito total.
“Churrolicious” está ubicado
en el 3143 de W. Broadway en Vancouver. Allí se
preparan en el momento todas las variantes de
churros que mencionábamos y se pueden
acompañar del exquisito chocolate caliente a la
española o café, también, en una amplia variedad
de tamaños y mezclas. La particularidad, sin
embargo, es que el grano de café que se utiliza
es 100% orgánico y responde a los parámetros
del “fair trade” o “trato justo” en todos los
aspectos de producción, procesamiento y
distribución del café.
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El lugar está muy bien decorado, y los tonos de
su espacio son cálidos, alegres y acogedores.
Se respira limpieza y pulcritud en la preparación
de los churros y en las mesas del local. Una
mención especial se merecen la dedicación y
esmero con que los dueños de Churrolicious y el
personal que allí labora atienden al público. Si el
producto nos recuerda nuestras tierras, Tito,
Beatriz y su equipo logran hacernos sentir en
casa.
Qué bueno que estén aquí y esperamos que la
fiebre de los churros invada también a la cultura
local y veamos surgir por todas partes de la
ciudad nuevas tiendas de Churrolicious.
Milenio. August 23, 2005.
29. When Tito and Beatriz Ohep decided to start their own business,
A. they expected to enjoy work as if it were a game.
B. they wanted to apply their business skills and their energy.
C. they decided to locate their store in the heart of Vancouver.
D. they knew they were going to make a hit with Latin Americans in Vancouver.
30. Which statement about Tito and Beatriz is true
A. They started developing their idea last June. After many months, they opened their store.
B. They worked for a long time researching their possibilities. Last June, they opened
their store.
C. They worked for many months researching their idea. Last June, they finished their
business plan.
D. They had to work at their research jobs for many long months. Finally, they had enough money
to open their store.
31. Which way of eating churros awakens memories of the past
A. eating them while drinking hot chocolate
B. eating them coated in chocolate and sugar
C. eating them with the traditional ingredients
D. eating them while drinking a particular type of coffee
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32. Where did the “churros” tradition originate
A. The Spaniards introduced it, and it spread throughout the continent.
B. The Spaniards acquired the tradition when they settled in the Americas.
C. The Spaniards brought it and imposed it as part of the basic diet in Latin America.
D. The Spaniards discovered it in Latin America and spread it throughout the continent.
33. At the Latin Summer Festival, Churrolicious
A. had free samples for the residents.
B. had such a success that it sold out.
C. had a long line-up throughout the day.
D. had different sizes of churros for young and old.
34. The coffee served at Churrolicious
A. comes in many sizes and blends.
B. is prepared in the traditional Spanish style.
C. is a particular variety grown only for fair trade.
D. is ground in the store to ensure it is 100% organic.
35. Why has Churrolicious been especially successful with the Latin American community
A. The prices are very reasonable.
B. It reminds them of their countries.
C. It is the only place where churros are sold in the city.
D. It is a popular meeting place for all Spanish speakers.
36. The owners of Churrolicious
A. hope to open new branches throughout the city.
B. make their customers feel at home in their store.
C. operate all aspects of their business by themselves.
D. also sell their churros at other stores in the Vancouver area.
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SECTION 4 – NARRATIVE PROSE
Value: 12 marks
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article carefully. For questions 37 to 48, select the best answer
and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided. Your answers must be based
on the article.
De turista a viajera
Mi mamá dice que viajar es lo más lindo de
la vida; conocer otros lugares, otras
personas, otras formas de vida, otras
modas…le encanta hacerlo, sólo que
no puede con la frecuencia que
quisiera. Según ella, viajar es una
actividad complicada y el dinero
nunca es suficiente. Si no tiene
suficiente dinero para los hoteles,
ir de compras, salir de noche,
enviar como 20 mil tarjetas
postales y llevar regalitos para
todos, no está contenta.
Viéndolo desde ese punto, mi
mamá necesita ser millonaria para
poder viajar y, por ser su hija, las
posibilidades de que yo vaya a
algún lado son remotísimas.
Un día, se organizó en la escuela
un campamento de fin de semana,
y mi mamá me ayudó a empacar. Para
mí, fue de lo más natural llegar a la estación de
autobuses con mi mochila al hombro, mi maleta con
rueditas y la cartera llena de dinero (por si acaso) y
ver a Regina, Adriana, Julia y Lorena con el mismo
número de paquetes y parecidas cantidades para
los imprevistos. La sorpresa fue ver a Ana Pau sólo
con su mochila. ¿Qué no llevaba siquiera un cambio
de ropa, ¿cómo puede alguien salir sin nada a un
viaje
“Sólo una maleta por persona” fue la frase más
horrenda que escuché ese día. ¡Imagínate!, todo
era indispensable. Como no había remedio y la de
rueditas era más grande, metí todo lo que pude en
ella y, con todo mi dolor, dejé mi mochila en manos
de mi mamá, que tenía un ataque de pánico.
Para llegar a nuestro destino, tuvimos que caminar
como dos kilómetros dentro del
bosque. Ana Pau iba adelante
porque sólo cargaba su mochila.
Nosotras, en cambio, tuvimos que
sufrir cargando las maletas.
El fin de semana fue genial;
lástima que no salimos con chicos
ni pudimos usar nuestros jeans a
la cadera ni las blusas que
llevábamos; ni tampoco, en mi
caso, mis zapatos nuevos
(porque se habrían enlodado y
echado a perder). No fue
necesaria la secadora para el
pelo; no pude escuchar mis cd,
porque decidimos que sería
mejor cantar; no pude abrir mi
álbum de fotos familiares ni
tampoco me puse mi tratamiento
facial de aguacate con pepino.
Ni pude abrir mi maletín de
manicura: ¿para qué pintarme las uñas en
medio de los árboles
Al siguiente campamento me pasó lo mismo: llevé mil
cosas, y de esas mil ninguna usé. Durante el año
escolar, Ana Pau y su familia (tres hermanos y sus
papás) habían viajado por gran parte del país,
mientras que mi familia (mis papás y yo), no habíamos
salido ni a la esquina.
Mi mamá decía que viajar era cosa de ricos, por lo que
llegué a la conclusión de que Ana Pau tenía más
dinero de lo que parecía o…simplemente sabía cómo
viajar.
Le pregunté si podía ayudarme, y acordamos vernos
esa tarde. Yo llevé la lista de las cosas esenciales
que se llevan en la maleta para un campamento de fin
de semana.
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Aunque lleva la chaqueta puesta, los lentes de sol,
los documentos y otras cosas en su cangurera 1 , Ana
Pau siente que va muy cargada. Sabe que si se
ensucia, sólo tendrá que lavar algo de su ropa.
Cuando vi su mochila, me quería desmayar 2 . Está
completamente loca o es hippie.
Le pregunté sobre esto, y chequen la respuesta que
me dio:
–Es que yo soy viajera, no turista. Los viajeros vamos
ligeros, nos gusta conocer, caminar, investigar y
pasarla muy bien; los turistas, sin embargo, pasan el
día entero cuidando sus maletas, cambiándose de
ropa, buscando las grandes tiendas y los regalitos
para su familia, amigos y vecinos; se toman las fotos
típicas y necesitan mucho dinero para ir a los lugares
que se ofrecen en
las guías.
Los viajeros sólo necesitamos una mochila para
movernos con libertad; poco dinero, porque
buscamos lo menos turístico y lo más natural, y no
nos preocupamos por el glamour, sino por conocer
más del mundo. Vamos limpios y frescos a todos
lados, lavamos la ropa que necesitamos, no
acumulamos cosas que nos pesen y nos adentramos
en los lugares que visitamos para conocer gente que
viva y sea del lugar. Ésas son algunas de las
diferencias.
Al regresar a casa, le dije a mi mamá lo que ocurrió y
casi se muere: “¡Cómo es que no lleva la secadora
para el pelo!, ¡ya me imagino la facha 3 en la que
andará!”
Y tú, en tus próximos fines de semana, ¿serás turista
o viajera
Margarita Cerviño. Tú magazine. Editorial Televisa. July 2003.
1 cangurera: pouch
2 desmayarse: to faint
3 la facha: sloppy appearance
37. Why does Margarita’s mother not travel as much as she would like
A. She is tired of poor hotel service.
B. She cannot afford to travel in style.
C. She does not have a frequent flyer plan.
D. She cannot leave her daughter home alone.
38. When travelling, Margarita’s mother
A. never sends postcards.
B. visits many remote locations.
C. does not enjoy shopping and buying gifts.
D. plans every trip as though it were a great expedition.
39. Why did Margarita bring a lot of money on her school trip
A. She wanted to buy a lot of souvenirs.
B. She wanted to be prepared for anything.
C. Her mother told her to be wary of exchange houses.
D. She did not want to have to use a foreign bank machine.
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40. What did Margarita notice at the bus station
A. Ana Pau was the only one with a sleeping bag.
B. Four of her friends had packed as much as she had.
C. There were students without any baggage for the trip.
D. She found out that one overnight bag was not enough.
41. What surprised Margarita and caused her mother to panic
A. They did not know that it was only a weekend excursion.
B. They did not realize that the students were allowed only one bag.
C. Despite their best plans, Margarita did not pack enough for the trip.
D. The trip involved walking tours through the woods that would ruin Margarita’s shoes.
42. How did Ana Pau impress Margarita
A. She brought cosmetics for manicures and facials.
B. She showed a lot of leadership potential on the hike.
C. She had a great attitude towards hiking and camping.
D. She was able to travel efficiently because she packed lightly.
43. Margarita came to the realization that
A. she got homesick looking at her family photos.
B. camping was not an enjoyable experience for her.
C. most of the items that she brought were unnecessary.
D. sharing their family pictures helped the girls to bond together.
44. How did Ana Pau’s situation differ from Margarita’s
A. Ana and her family had lived all over the world.
B. Ana had more travel experience than Margarita had.
C. Ana’s family was bigger and wealthier than Margarita’s family.
D. Ana could not afford to buy all the travel accessories that Margarita could.
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45. Why did Margarita want to get together with Ana Pau
A. She wanted Ana’s advice on packing.
B. She wanted to hear about Ana’s travel adventures.
C. She wanted to share her mother’s travel advice with Ana.
D. She wanted to give some of her personal things to poor Ana.
46. How could Ana Pau’s attitude towards travelling be described
A. She looked down on hippies and backpackers.
B. She considered herself a traveller, not a tourist.
C. She was a free-spirited hippie who preferred hostels to hotel trips.
D. She looked down on tourist traps that sold postcards and souvenirs.
47. When the author recounted her experience, how did her mother react
A. She was doubtful about Ana’s way of travelling.
B. She was impressed with Ana’s efficient way of travelling.
C. She was angry that Margarita lost her hair dryer on the trip.
D. She decided that they should take Ana’s advice for their next trip.
48. An alternate title for this article could have been
A. Mamá lo sabe todo
B. Empacar para viajar
C. Un viaje sin problemas
D. Un campamento difícil
You have Examination Booklet Form A. In the box above #1 on your Answer Sheet, ensure
you filled in the bubble as follows.
Exam Booklet Form/
Cahier d’examen
A B C D E F G H
This is the end of the multiple-choice section.
Answer the remaining questions directly in the Response Booklet.
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PART C: WRITING COMPONENT
SECTION 5 – SHORT NOTE (E-MAIL)
Value: 6 marks
Suggested Time: 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Write a message in Spanish, using approximately 30–40 words, on the topic given
below. Your finished work should take into consideration the following:
1. Appropriate tense(s)
2. Varied vocabulary
3. Idiomatic Spanish
Answer question 1 in the Response Booklet. You must not identify yourself
or your school. Answer in ink.
1. Write an e-mail to a friend inviting him/her to a special event or performance.
Organization and Planning
Use this space to plan your ideas before writing in the Response Booklet.
WRITING ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE MARKED
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SECTION 6 – LETTER
Value: 12 marks
Suggested Time: 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Write a brief letter in Spanish, using approximately 60–70 words, on the topic given
below. Your finished work should take into consideration the following:
1. Appropriate tense(s)
2. Varied vocabulary
3. Idiomatic Spanish
Answer question 2 in the Response Booklet. You must not identify yourself
or your school. Answer in ink.
2. A close friend was unable to attend your birthday party because he/she was ill.
Write your friend a letter describing the party and wishing him/her a quick recovery.
Organization and Planning
Use this space to plan your ideas before writing in the Response Booklet.
WRITING ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE MARKED
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SECTION 7 – DESCRIPTION
Value: 24 marks
Suggested Time: 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS: Write in Spanish on the topic given below. Your finished work should take into
consideration the following:
1. Introduction, development, and conclusion to your piece of writing
2. Appropriate tense(s)
3. Varied vocabulary
4. Idiomatic Spanish
Answer question 3 in the Response Booklet. You must not identify yourself
or your school. Answer in ink.
Note: For a piece of writing to have “development,” 100 words is a suggested minimum.
3. You have been asked to write an article for a Spanish-speaking publication describing the
hobbies and pastimes of a typical teenager in your community. You may want to
include a title for your article.
Organization and Planning
Use this space to plan your ideas before writing in the Response Booklet.
WRITING ON THIS PAGE WILL NOT BE MARKED
END OF EXAMINATION
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PART C: WRITING COMPONENT
SECTION 5 – SHORT NOTE (E-MAIL)
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Examination Rules
1. The time allotted for this examination is two hours.
You may, however, take up to 60 minutes of additional time to finish.
2. Answers entered in the Examination Booklet will not be marked.
3. Cheating on an examination will result in a mark of zero. The Ministry of Education
considers cheating to have occurred if students break any of the following rules:
• Students must not be in possession of or have used any secure examination
materials prior to the examination session.
• Students must not communicate with other students during the examination.
• Students must not give or receive assistance of any kind in answering an
examination question during an examination, including allowing one’s paper to
be viewed by others or copying answers from another student’s paper.
• Students must not possess any book, paper or item that might assist in writing
an examination, including a dictionary or piece of electronic equipment, that is
not specifically authorized for the examination by ministry policy.
• Students must not copy, plagiarize or present as one’s own, work done by any
other person.
• Students must immediately follow the invigilator’s order to stop writing at the end
of the examination time and must not alter an Examination Booklet, Response
Booklet or Answer Sheet after the invigilator has asked students to hand in
examination papers.
• Students must not remove any piece of the examination materials from the
examination room, including work pages.
4. The use of inappropriate language or content may result in a mark of zero
being awarded.
5. Upon completion of the examination, return all examination materials to the
supervising invigilator.