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  Spanish 2A Study Guide Examination for Acceleration (EA)/Credit by Exam (CBE)

The exam you are interested in taking is designed to test your proficiency in the relevant subject matter. You should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take the exam. This EA/CBE Study Guide can help you prepare for the exam by giving you an idea of what you need to review. Every question that appears on the EA/CBE is derived from the knowledge and skills statements and student expectations within the Texas-mandated standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). You can view the TEKS for this exam online via the following link: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter114/ch114c.html. Because questions are not taken from any one source, you can prepare for this exam by reviewing any of the state-adopted textbooks. Materials Needed You will need to bring a #2 pencil to complete the exam. You will receive a computer-graded answer sheet when you arrive at the testing center. In addition, you can complete the listening and speaking portions of the exam in one of several ways: Online: The testing site will provide a computer with Internet access and a headset with a microphone. CD-ROM: The testing site will provide an exam CD and listening/recording device. You must provide a blank, recordable CD. Cassette Tape: The testing site will provide an exam tape and tape player. You must provide a blank cassette tape. IMPORTANT: Please check with your testing center in advance to see which of the above options are available to you! Exam Structure You will be allowed 3 hours to complete this exam. This exam consists of the following seven parts, for a total of 100 points: Part 1: Grammar, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each Part 2: Vocabulary, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each Part 3: Reading, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each Part 4: Culture, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each Part 5: Listening, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each Part 6: Writing, 3 writing prompts, 5 points each Part 7: Speaking, 3 speaking prompts, 5 points each

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Parts 1–5: These sections consist of multiple-choice questions. Use your computer-graded answer sheet (“bubble sheet”) to fill in the answers. WARNING: You must fill in each bubble completely or the answer may not scan correctly. Also, be careful not to bend or crease the sheet, or it may not scan properly. In addition, be aware that questions left blank, improperly erased, or with more than one answer will be counted wrong. Part 6: You will need to write your answers in the space provided for each question. You can attach an extra sheet of paper if necessary. Part 7: You will record your answers in the approved manner (online, on CD, or on cassette) and return the recording with your completed exam. DON’T FORGET! Students sometimes forget to include the recording with the exam, or they fail to mark their name and Student Identification Number in a clearly visible manner on the recording device. Scholastic Honesty When you arrive at the testing center, you will be asked to carefully read the exam rules and sign a statement agreeing to take the exam in accordance with the rules. This is called the Examinee’s Certification. The following is a copy of these rules:

Examinee’s Certification This certification must be signed before the exam is administered and then returned with the completed examination attached, or credit for the exam will not be given. Scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation that will not be tolerated. Scholastic dishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to: • copying from another student’s work; • using an unauthorized testing proctor or taking the exam at an unauthorized testing location; • using materials not authorized by a testing proctor; • possessing materials that are not authorized by a testing proctor, such as lessons, books, or notes; • knowingly using or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered test; • collaborating with or seeking aid from another student without authorization during the test; • substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, in taking a course test or completing any course-related assignment; • using, buying, stealing, or transporting some or all of the contents of an unadministered test, test rubric, homework answer, or computer program. Evidence of scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of F on the examination and an F in the course (if applicable). At the testing center, you will be asked to sign a statement that says you have read the above and agree to complete the examination with scholastic honesty.

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General Study Tips The following are general tips to keep in mind while preparing for this exam. • Use standard Spanish. (Avoid regional dialects.) • Be able to read and write in Spanish. • Know the variations in written and spoken Spanish. For example, ¿Cómo estás? and ¿Cómo está usted? are essentially the same phrase, but they differ in formality. • Foreign language knowledge is cumulative; therefore, you are expected to be familiar with the vocabulary and grammar topics included in Spanish 1 in addition to what is listed here. It may be helpful to you to review the Study Guides for the Spanish 1 EA/CBEs. Additional Study Tips The following information provides direction for your studies and sample questions for each part of the exam. For each part, you will find study tips and sample questions to give you a general idea of the types of questions to expect. For the writing and speaking sections, you will also find rubrics to help you understand how your answers will be graded. Part 1: Grammar This section relates to grammar, or the rules of language, associated with the Spanish language. It builds on the grammar covered in Spanish 1. There are 20 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points. Grammar Study Tips: Familiarize yourself with the following topics and when/how they are used: • Conjugations: present, present progressive, preterit, imperfect, and future tense of regular verbs and common irregular verbs; such as, estar, decir, ir, poder, hacer • Noun genders; such as, un cepillo, la secadora • Object pronouns; such as, mio, tuyo, suyo, nuestro, vuestro • Possessive adjectives and pronouns; such as, “La corbata blanca no es mía.” • Prepositions using the infinitive forms of verbs; such as, “Después de desayunar, voy a la escuela.” • Preterit tense vs. imperfect tense; such as, “Yo estudié.” and “Yo estudiaba.” • Reflexive verbs; such as, “Paolo se cepilla los dientes.” • Subject/verb agreement; such as, “Ellos viven en San Juan.”

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Sample Grammar Questions The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension. DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to complete the following conversations. Instrucciones: Completa las siguientes conversaciones seleccionando la mejor opción. 1. ¿Adónde _____ los chicos? A la tienda de equipo deportivo para comprar pelotas de tenis.   A. B. C. D.

fuimos fueron fue fuiste

2. ¿Eras un joven bien educado y cortés? Sí, por ejemplo, siempre les _____ tarjetas a mis amigos dándoles gracias por mis regalos. A. B. C. D.

escribí escribía acepté aceptaba

DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to replace the missing words or phrases. Instrucciones: Selecciona la mejor opción para sustituir las palabras o frases que faltan. 3. Rosaura nació en la Habana. _____ cubana.   A. B. C. D.

Es Soy Son Somos

4. No hay _____ libros en la biblioteca de la escuela como en la biblioteca de la universidad. A. B. C. D.

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Part 2: Vocabulary This section targets your understanding of specific Spanish words and how they are used. It builds on the vocabulary covered in Spanish 1. There are 20 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points. Note: You will also be required to demonstrate your knowledge of vocabulary in other parts of the exam. Review the tips for the other parts in this guide for additional vocabulary preparation help. Vocabulary Study Tips: Familiarize yourself with Spanish vocabulary associated with the following topics: • Activities of daily life; such as, “Vamos a almorzar.” “Me cepillo los dientes.” • Adjectives; such as, travieso, obediente, talentosos, serios, divertido, difícil, guapo, alto • Adverbs; such as, lentamente, rápidamente • Comparisons; such as, “La natación es tan popular como el hóckey.” • Descriptions of people, places, objects, and events • Frequency and duration; such as, “los fines de semana,” “todos los dias,” “siempre,” • Sports and entertainment; such as, hóckey, béisbol, natación, básquetbol, leer libros, tocar un instrumento musical Sample Vocabulary Questions: The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension. DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to supply the missing words or phrases. Instrucciones: Selecciona la mejor opción para proveer las palabras o frases que faltan.  

1.

Hay que pedir ayuda si no _____. A. B. C. D.

entendemos enseñamos almorzamos respetamos

2.

Cuando era pequeño tenía _____ grande de muñecos.

  A. B. C. D.

un bloque una cuerda una colección una guardería

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DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to complete the following conversations. Instrucciones: Completa las siguientes conversaciones seleccionando la mejor opción. 3.

¿Cuándo llega el próximo tren? ¡ _____ prisa! Llega en dos minutos. A. B. C. D.

Ven Maneja Ve Ten

4.

Esta carta es muy importante. ¿Dónde debo ponerla? Ponla en el _____, inmediatamente.

  A. B. C. D.

jabón sello buzón tarjeta [1: A; 2: C; 3: D; 4: C]

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Part 3: Reading This section assesses your Spanish reading comprehension skills. There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points. Reading Study Tips: Practice reading Spanish. During the exam, refer to the passage as often as necessary to find the answers to each question. Sample Reading Questions: The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension. DIRECTIONS: Carefully read the passage below, and then select the BEST response for each related question. Instrucciones: Lee cuidadosamente el siguiente pasaje, y luego selecciona la mejor respuesta para cada pregunta relacionada. Me llamo Roberto. En mi clase de quinto año, yo quería darle de comer a los peces de nuestra clase. ¡A la maestra no le gustaba que yo lo hiciera porque les daba chocolate o papas fritas! Yo era un estudiante muy desobediente.  

1.

¿Cómo era Roberto de niño? A. B. C. D.

Bien educado Travieso Tímido Obediente

2.

¿Qué les daba Roberto a los peces?

  A. B. C. D.

Papas fritas o hamburguesas Chocolate u otros dulces Frutas o verduras Chocolate o papas fritas [1: B; 2: D]

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Part 4: Culture This section consists of multiple-choice questions about the practices, perspectives, and products of Spanish-speaking countries. It is designed to test your basic understanding of key topics related to Hispanic cultures. There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points. Culture Study Tips: As you might imagine, there are many, many aspects to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. The exam will cover the following topics specifically: • Artists from Spanish-speaking countries; particularly, Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter) and José Martí (Cuban poet) • Currencies of Spanish-speaking countries; particularly, the peso in Mexico, quetzal in Guatemala, sol in Perú, or the euro in Spain • Dances common to Latin America; particularly, the flamenco, bolero, salsa • Decorations typically used on Día de los Muertos • Dialects of Spanish-speaking countries; particularly, the names of these dialects: Castilian, Andalusian, and Latin American Spanish • Holidays in México and their dates; particularly, Día de la Independencia, Día de los Muertos, Año Nuevo, and Cinco de Mayo • Language from which Spanish is derived (Latin) • Mexican and Spanish flags; particularly, their colors • Music genres from México; particularly, mariachi • National sport of Spain (soccer/fútbol) • Salutations; such as, “¡Nos vemos luego!” or “¡Hola!” • Typical Mexican meals; particularly, enchiladas • U.S. states that were once part of México • Usted; particularly, the appropriate use of the formal Sample Culture Questions: The following are sample questions that may appear on your exam. The correct answers are below, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension. DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to each of the following. Instrucciones: Selecciona la mejor respuesta para cada una de las siguientes preguntas. 1.

¿Qué es una expresión común que se usa cuando te vas de una fiesta? A. B. C. D.

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2.

_____ es un tipo de música bien conocido que se desarrolló en México.

 

A. B. C. D.

Bossa nova Calypso Kompa Mariachi

   

 

3. ¿ Cuáles de los estados siguientes formaron parte de México? A. B. C. D.

Texas, Louisiana y Mississippi Florida, California y Texas Texas, New Mexico y Arizona Louisiana, Arkansas y Kansas

4.

¿Cuál de los siguientes bailes populares se originó en Latinoamérica?

  A. B. C. D.

Butoh Marinella Salsa Swing

5. Cuando los españoles hablan de su idioma, hablan del _____.   A. B. C. D.

griego castellano hebreo arameo [1: A; 2: D; 3: C; 4: C; 5: B]

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Part 5: Listening For this part of the exam, you will listen to several recordings and answer questions about what you hear. There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points. Listening Study Tip: Practice listening to Spanish audio. Sample Listening Questions: The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension. DIRECTIONS: Listen carefully to the recording. Then select the BEST response to each of the following questions. Instrucciones: Escucha cuidadosamente la grabación. Luego selecciona la mejor respuesta para cada una de las siguientes preguntas. [Recording:]

Hola, me llamo Sebastián. Cuando yo tenía seis años recibí un tren eléctrico. De pequeño yo era un poco travieso. Me gustaba jugar con el tren en la cocina cuando mi mamá preparaba la cena. Ay, mi mamá me decía que yo era muy desobediente.

   

1.

Sebastián tenía _____. A. B. C. D.

un tren eléctrico un carro eléctrico una bicicleta un juego de mesa

    2.

Sebastián recibió el tren cuando tenía _____.

  A. B. C. D.

6 años 4 años 2 años 8 años [1: A; 2: A]

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Part 6: Writing For this part of the exam, you will respond to several writing prompts using Spanish. There are 3 writing prompts in the section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. You must answer the questions in Spanish. See below for a bank of questions from which your questions will appear. On the next page, you will find a rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam. Writing Study Tips: • You will receive three prompts from the following set of six. NOTE: On the actual exam, they will only be available in Spanish. Here you will see them in both English and Spanish. • You will NOT be allowed to choose which three prompts you answer, so prepare by writing a Spanish response to all six. • Use complete sentences with correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary. • Reread, edit, and rewrite your answers until you are comfortable responding to a Spanish prompt on the exam. Writing Prompts: You will receive three of the following prompts in Spanish only. DIRECTIONS: In the spaces provided, respond in Spanish to each of the following questions. You will be graded on your ability to clearly express yourself using complete sentences and appropriate vocabulary. Instrucciones: En los espacios dados contesta en español a las siguientes preguntas. Tu calificación será determinada tomando en cuenta tu habilidad de expresión usando oraciones completas con el vocabulario apropiado. 1.

In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, describe where your favorite relatives live. What is it like? En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe donde viven tus parientes favoritos. ¿Cómo es?

2.

In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, compare your favorite dish with a dish that is not from your culture. En español en 4–5 frases completas, compara tu plato favorito con un plato de comida que no es de tu cultura.

3.

In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, describe why it is helpful to be bilingual in the 21st century. En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe por que es útil ser bilingüe en el siglo 21.

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In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, describe what you like best about your school. En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe lo que más te gusta de tu escuela.

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5.

In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, describe which is more difficult, English or Spanish. Explain. En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe cual es más difícil, el inglés o el español? Explica por que.

6.

In Spanish in 4–5 complete sentences, describe how you spent one of your favorite vacations when you were young. En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe como pasaste una de tus vacaciones favoritas cuando eras niño/a.

Writing Rubric: Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade the writing portion of your exam. To get the maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the “Mastery” column below.

Lack of Competency (1 pt.) Too little writing is provided and/or fails to show minimal understanding.

Writing Rubric Each prompt is worth 5 points total. Minimal Adequate Advanced Competency Competency Competency (2 pts.) (3 pts.) (4 pts.) Limited Response briefly Response response shows develops ideas addresses the some evidence of with some prompt with understanding. transitions. details and transitions.

Mastery (5 pts.) Response fully addresses the prompt with elaboration and clear transitions.

Lacks control of grammar and uses inaccurate or very basic vocabulary.

Limited control of grammar and narrow range of vocabulary.

General control of grammar and competent range of vocabulary.

Consistent control of grammar and wide range of vocabulary.

Proficient control of grammar and an advanced range of vocabulary.

Significant language control errors make the response difficult to follow.

Language control errors may distract from meaning.

Language control errors may occur but do not distract from meaning.

Few, if any, language control errors.

No language errors.

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Part 7: Speaking For this part of the exam, you will respond to several written prompts by speaking Spanish. There are 3 speaking prompts in the section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. You must answer the questions in Spanish. See below for a bank of questions from which your questions will appear. On the next page, you will find a rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam. Speaking Study Tips: • You will receive three prompts from the following set of six. NOTE: On the actual exam, they will only be available in Spanish. Here you will see them in both English and Spanish. • You will NOT be allowed to choose which three prompts you answer, so prepare by answering all six. • Write a response to each of the following prompts in Spanish. Be sure to use complete sentences with correct grammar and pronunciation. • Practice reading your responses in Spanish. You may wish to record your responses and play them back to listen to yourself. • When you are taking the exam, it may help to write your responses and then read what you have written. Sample Speaking Prompts: You will receive three of the following prompts in Spanish only. 1.

In Spanish in 3–4 sentences, ask your teacher for permission to miss one class period for a specific reason, such as to try out for a school play or sports team. En español en 3–4 frases completas, pídele permiso a tu profesor/a para fallar una clase por una razón específica, como tener que asistir a una audición de teatro o para un equipo deportivo.

2.

Suppose a friend is thinking about moving to your neighborhood. Describe your neighborhood to your friend in 4–5 Spanish sentences. Imagina que un/a amigo/a piensa mudarse a tu vecindad. Descríbele tu vecindad a tu amigo/a en 4–5 frases completas en español.

3. Suppose you are studying abroad at a Spanish high school in a city that is similar in size to your own. You are asked how your hometown is similar to and different from a Spanish city. In Spanish in at least five sentences, describe the differences and similarities between the two cities. Imagina que estás estudiando en el extranjero en una escuela preparatoria española en una ciudad que es similar a tu ciudad de origen. Te preguntan como tu ciudad es parecida The University of Texas at Austin, Continuing & Innovative Education K-16 Education Center 14  

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a y diferente de una ciudad española. En español en por lo menos cinco frases completas, describe las diferencias y semejanzas entre las dos ciudades. 4. In 2–3 Spanish sentences, explain to your teacher that you will be absent from class tomorrow. En 2–3 frases completas en español, explícale a tu profesor/a que vas a faltar a la clase mañana. 5. In Spanish in 4–5 sentences, describe how knowing Spanish could benefit you on a personal level and in career development. En español en 4–5 frases completas, describe como saber español podría beneficiarte a nivel personal y en el desarrollo de tu carerra. 6. In Spanish in at least four sentences, describe how being a student in the United States is similar to and different from what you’ve heard or know about being a student in Mexico. En español en por lo menos cuatro frases completas, describe como ser un/a estudiante en los Estados Unidos es parecido a y diferente de lo que has escuchado o de lo que sabes de ser un/a estudiante en México. When you are finished, listen to the recording to make sure it is audible. Then make sure your name is attached to your recording device, and submit it with your exam. You would be surprised how many students forget to submit their recording, or fail to realize it was a poor recording and thus get no or limited credit for this portion of the exam. Cuando hayas terminado, escucha la grabación para asegurarte de que sea audible. Luego asegúrate de que tu nombre aparezca en el aparato de grabación, y preséntalo junto con tu examen. Usted se sorprenderá de la cantidad de estudiantes se olvide de enviar su grabación, o no se dan cuenta que era una grabación de baja calidad y por lo tanto no reciben ninguna o limitada de crédito para esta parte del examen. See the next page for the rubric your instructor will use to grade this portion of the exam.

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Speaking Rubric: Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade the speaking portion of your exam. To get the maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the “Mastery” column below.

Lack of Competency (1 pt.) Too little speech is recorded or it fails to show minimal understanding.

Speaking Rubric Each prompt is worth 5 points total. Minimal Adequate Advanced Competency Competency Competency (2 pts.) (3 pts.) (4 pts.) Limited Response briefly Response response shows develops ideas addresses the some evidence of with some prompt with understanding. transitions. details and transitions.

Mastery (5 pts.) Response fully addresses the prompt with elaboration and clear transitions.

Lacks control of grammar and uses inaccurate or very basic vocabulary.

Limited control of grammar and narrow range of vocabulary.

General control of grammar and competent range of vocabulary.

Consistent control of grammar and a wide range of vocabulary.

Proficient control of grammar and an advanced range of vocabulary.

Pronunciation errors may create confusion.

Pronunciation may create confusion.

Pronunciation is competent.

Pronunciation is advanced.

Pronunciation is excellent.

Frequent and severe language control errors make the response difficult to follow.

Language control errors may distract from meaning.

Language control errors do not interfere with meaning.

Few, if any, language control errors.

No language control errors.

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