ALLEN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPANISH TEST OUT EXAM

1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate question.  The answer to the question is given.

-¿____________? -Empieza a las 7:30.

a. ¿Cuándo empieza la clase? b. ¿Por qué empieza la clase?c. ¿Dónde empieza la clase?d. ¿Cuál empieza la clase? 

2. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate ending to the statement.

Yo no sé ____________.

a. Juan Cifuentes b. el presidente de los Estados Unidos c. Caracas, Venezuela d. hablar muchas lenguas diferentes

3. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate question.  The answer to the question is given.

-¿____________? -Está al lado de la farmacia.

a. ¿Cuándo está abierto el restaurante? b. ¿Por qué está el restaurante aquí? c. ¿Dónde está el restaurante? d. ¿Cuál es el mejor restaurante?

4. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate question that would prompt the answer that is given.

-¿ ____________? -Yo tengo que trabajar hoy.

a. ¿Cuándo vas a estudiar en la biblioteca? b. ¿Qué tienes que hacer hoy? c. ¿Dónde vas a estudiar hoy? d. ¿Qué vas a estudiar hoy?

5. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from the list below.

A mis padres _______________ ir al cine.

a. le gusta b. le gustan c. les gusta d. les gustan

6. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from the list below.

A mi hermana no ________________ comer en ese restaurante.

a. le gusta b. le gustan c. les gusta d. les gustan

Instructions for questions 7 through 9.Go to this web-page http://staff.gpschools.org/abelr and click on "recado" at the bottom of the page. Listen to teacher and answer the question(s) below. *You may listen to the recording as many times as you would like

7. What date on the calendar does Carla mention in the message?

a. May 23 b. May 26 c. June 23 d. June 26

8. What time do Bob and Carla need to be at Elia's house?

a. 5:00 b. 5:15 c. 5:30 d. 5:45

9. Why are Bob and Carla going to Elia's house?

a. To attend a party b. To eat c. To go to the movies together d. To go attend a presentation

Instructions for questions 10 through 12.

Go go this web-page  http://staff.gpschools.org/abelr and click on "clase " at the bottom left-hand side of the page. Listen to teacher and answer the question(s) below. *You may listen to the recording as many times as you would like.

10. What classroom item(s) do students NOT need today?

a. books b. paperc. pencilsd. pens

11. What does the teacher ask Claudia to do?

a. Close the window. b. Open the window. c. Close the door. d. Open the door.

12. What does the teacher tell Susana that she CANNOT do?

a. The student is not allowed to go to their locker. b. The student is not allowed to drink water in class. c. The student is not allowed to sharpen their pencil. d. The student is not allowed to go to the bathroom.

Instructions for questions 13 through 16.   Domi is a boy in Spain who is about to go back to school. Listen to the first 2:15 minutes of the

interview and respond to the following questions. (Questions are presented in the order that the

information appears in the interview). http://vimeo.com/1737104

13. The boy is in what grade?

a. 4th grade b. 5th gradec. 6th graded. 7th grade

14. How does the boy feel about going back to school.

a. sad b. happyc. indifferent d. nervous 

15. According to the boy, how much do his parents spend on books?

a. 50€ b. 100€ c. 150€ d. 200€

16. What time does the school start for the boy?

a. 8:00 b. 8:15 c. 8:45 d. 9:00

Instructions for questions 17 through 19. Go go this web-page http://staff.gpschools.org/abelr and click on "deseos-highdef" or "deseos-meddef".

17. Listen to the audio. How old is Carlos related to Alejandra?

a. He is the great uncle. b. He is the father-in-law. c. He is the paternal grandfather. d. He is the maternal grandfather.

18. How old is Alejandra?

a. 15 years old b. 16 years old c. 18 years old d. 21 years old

19. Listen to the audio (1:03:13-1:03:38) According to Carlos, which one of the following activities is

Alejandra good at?

a. dancing b. singing c. cookingd. playing the piano

Click on the link and listen to the United Way announcement.

http://www.youtube.com/ watch ?v=1QJyICyvRdY&feature=related

20. According to this announcement, how many families did the speaker help to get at least $243,000

in Federal and State taxes?

a. 175 families b. 100 families c. 75 families d. 155 families

Instructions for questions 21 through 22.

Watch the linked advertisement and answer the following questions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJyICyvRdY

21. What is Vivian's role in the United Way?

a. accountant b. Marketing Director c. Presidentd. Volunteer

22. How did Vivian help her community?

a. She collected food for the people in her community. b. She collected clothing for the people in her community. c. She helped find temporary shelter for the people in her community. d. She helped increase tax refunds for people in her community.

23. What does the expression saquen una hoja de papel mean?

a. Throw away the paper b. Write on a sheet of paper c. Take notes d. Take out a sheet of paper

24. What is this advertisement about?

a. Child abuse b. Endangered species c. Asthmad. Domestic violence

25. Click on the following link and read the magazine article from People en español. http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,1991666,00.html Based on the article, how many children does Monica Bellucci have? (dar la luz= to give birth)

a. five b. two c. three d. one

26. Click on the following link and read Taryn Adler’s description of herself.http://www.columbia.edu/itc/spanish/cultura/page_bios_ny_04.html.

How many siblings does Taryn have.

a. Threeb. Twoc. Noned. One

27. Click on the following link, scroll down to the second school listed, Fort David High School, and read the descriptions of the students..http://www.angelfire.com/sd/josue/texas/texas.html

Which two students from Fort Davis High School like horseback riding.a. Jeremiah & Reneb. Ross & Belenc. Rene & Gilbertd. Gilbert & Ross

28. Click on the following link and read Carrie Babcock's description of herself.http://www.columbia.edu/itc/spanish/cultura/page_bios_ny_04.html

Does Carrie have any pets?a. Yes, Carrie has two dogs and two cats.b. Yes, Carrie has two.c. No, Carrie does not have any pets.d. Yes, Carrie has one dog and one cat.

Instructions for questions 29 and 30.

Go to the website below and answer the following questions about Spain.

http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/fiestas/navidad_es.asp

29. ¿Cuándo se celebra el día de La Epifanía o el Día de los Reyes Magos?a. en la víspera de Navidadb. el 31 de diciembrec. el 6 de enerod. el 25 de diciembre

30. ¿Cuándo se celebra la Navidad?a. en la víspera de Navidadb. el 6 de eneroc. el 31 de diciembred. el 25 de diciembre

Horario de España- use the following diagram to answer questions 31 & 32

31.What time do people typically eat an afternoon snack in Spain?a. 11:00 a.m.b. 2:00 p.m.c. 6:00 p.m.d. 9:00 p.m.

32. Typically, when is dinner in Spain?

a. They don’t eat dinner in Spain.

b. Significantly earlier than a typical dinner in the U.S.A.

c. Around the same time as a typical dinner in the U.S.A.d. Significantly later than a typical dinner in the U.S.A.

Refer to the following real estate listing for questions 33 and 34

DEPARTAMENTO AMUEBLADO CON MUY BUENOS MUEBLES Y EXCELENTE DECORACION,

IDEAL PARA EJECUTIVOS, A UNA CUADRA DE LA DIANA CAZADORA DEL PASEO DE LA

REFORMA. TOTALMENTE EQUIPADO Y CON MUCHA LUZ. Detalles Especificos: Habitaciones:

1.00, Baños: 1.00, Tipo de Piso: LAMINADO, Sala y Comedor, Cocina, Area para Desayunador,

Elevador, Elegante Lobby, Balcón o Terraza, Garaje de Techado, Seguridad 24 Horas.

Precio por Mes $ 15,000.00,  Teléfono:  52072616, 0445526998362,  Código:  0003864-10-1

33. ¿A quién le gustaría vivir en este apartamento?

a. Una familia con muchos hijos.b. Un hombre o una mujer de negocios.c. Un grupo de estudiantes en la universidad.d. Un granjero.

34. ¿Cuánto cuesta el departamento por año?

a. $180,000.00b. $15,000.00c. $135,000.00d. $30,000.00

35. ¿De qué país es este dinero?a. Boliviab. Argentinac. Perúd. España

36. There is a new student in your school from Mexico. How would you ask her what her name is?

a. ¿Cómo te llamas?b. ¿Cómo se llama?c. ¿Cómo se llaman?d. ¿Cómo te llama?

37. Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.

Mi amiga, María, tiene muchos amigos. Ella es muy_________________.

a. simpáticob. simpáticac. simpáticosd. simpáticas

38. Mi clase de arte es muy__________________.

a. divertidob. divertidac. divertidosd. divertidas

39. Fill in the blank witht he most appropriate option from the list below.

-¿_________son ellos? - Son mis amigos, Paco y Memo.

a. Quiénb. Quiénesc. Con quiénd. Con quiénes

40. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from the list below.

¿____________ tú en Paraguay?

a. Vivo b. Vivesc. Vive d. Vivimos

41. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from the list below.

Ella y yo no ____________ inglés en clase.

a. hablo b. hablasc. hablad. hablamos

42. In which of the following situations would you use the verb ESTAR?

a. To say where your house is located. b. To tell what time it is. c. To say what country your family is from. d. To describe your personality.

43. In which of the following situations would you use the verb SER?

a. To say you are feeling sick today. b. To say your dad is at work. c. To say what class you are in. d. To tell somebody where you are from.

44. Answer this question with the most appropriate response from the options below.

En tu casa, ¿quién lava los platos?

a. Mi papá lava los. b. Mi mamá los lavan. c. Nadie la lava. d. Yo los lavo.

45. Answer this question with the most appropriate response from the options below.

¿Te conoce ella?

a. Sí, la conozco. b. Sí, tú la conoces. c. No, no me conoce. d. No, no la conoces bien.

46. Answer this question with the most appropriate response from the options below.

¿Le hablas a tu profesora en español?

a. Ella siempre me habla en español. b. Yo siempre le hablo en español. c. Mi profesora siempre nos habla en español. d. Mi profesora le habla en español.

47. Answer this question with the most appropriate response from the options below.

¿Qué le vas a comprar a tu mamá?

a. Le voy a comprar flores. b. Mi mamá me va a comprar flores. c. Ella nos va a comprar flores. d. Mi mamá le va a comprar flores a mi abuela.

48. While visiting friends in Mexico City, you meet your friend’s grandfather for the first time. Your

friend’s grandfather is a very well respected member of the community. In Spanish, you would most

likely address him using:

a. túb. ustedc. ustedes d. vosotros

49. Answer this question with the most appropriate response from the options below.

¿Vas a visitar a tus abuelos?

a. Los voy a visitar mañana. b. Las voy a visitar mañana. c. Lo voy a visitar mañana. d. La voy a visitar mañana.

50. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option from the list below.

Juan____________________________ su tarea temprano anoche.

a. haceb. hizoc. hacend. hago

SPANISH TEST OUT ASSESSMENT - WRITINGShort Answer

1. Read the following reminder that your teacher wrote on the board. Make a list of the items in English. Be sure to include the Spanish translation next to the English translation.

Mañana ustedes necesitan las cosas siguientes-el libro de español-un lápiz o un bolígrafo-una carpeta-un cuaderno-los marcadores

List the items below in English:1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

4 3 2 1

All five items are accurately translated in English.

Items are translated into English and there is one error.

Items are translated into English and there are two errors.

Items are translated into English and there are more than 2 errors or Response is incomplete or inaccurate.

2. Read the sentence below:

El apartamento de Claudia es muy pequeñas.

-Identify the adjective in the sentence.

-Explain why the adjective is incorrect.

-Rewrite the sentence correctly.

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4 3 2 1

Student demonstrates an excellent knowledge of adjectives and the grammatical differences between Spanish and English, including gender and plurality.

Student demonstrates a good knowledge of adjectives and the grammatical differences between Spanish and English, including gender and plurality.

Student demonstrates a poor knowledge of adjectives and the grammatical differences between Spanish and English, including gender and plurality.

Student is not able to demonstrate knowledge of adjectives and the grammatical differences between Spanish and English.

3. Explain the difference between Ser and Estar. Give 2 examples of when you would use each.

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4 3 2 1

Student clearly explains the differences between ser and estar and gives 4 correct examples.

Student understands differences between ser and estar and gives 3 correct examples.

Student understands the differences between ser and estar and gives 2 or fewer correct examples.

Student lacks understanding and does not give accurate examples.

4. In English, explain the difference between using tú versus usted. Who can you address with

tú? List 4 examples. Use complete sentences.

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Who can you address with ud? List 4 examples. Use complete sentences.

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5. One of the words in the following sentence must be moved to make it grammatically correct.

Rewrite the sentence and explain why you made that choice.

Marta es una bonita chica.___________________________________________________________________________

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4 3 2 1

Sentence is grammatically correct and an explanation is given.

Sentence is grammatically correct and a partial explanation is given.

Sentence is correct and an explanation is given.

Sentence is partially correct.

6. Of the three underlined regions of México, choose 2 and describe this climate in detail.México es un país grande y el clima varía mucho según la región. Típicamente, el clima del

desierto es muy caliente durante el día y fresco durante la noche. Muchas veces hace viento. En

la Ciudad de México el tiempo es similar a “primavera” todo el año con noches más frescas,

especialmente en el invierno. De junio hasta septiembre llueve especialmente por la tarde.

Cerca del Golfo de México hay tierras bajas que tienen un clima más caliente y húmido que las

tierras altas del país. El clima de las playas tropicales varía entre las estaciones secas y

lluviosas.

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4 2 4 1

Student lists and

correctly describes 2

of the climates and

uses great detail.

Student lists and

correctly describes 2

of the climates with

some detail.

Student lists 1 of the

climates with some

detail.

Student lists 1 of the

climates with very

little detail.

Essay

7. Write a conversation, in Spanish, with a friend who is out of town visiting his/her grandparents. Be sure to include the following: Greet him/her appropriately Ask how he/she is doing Ask about the weather Invite him/her to something when he/she returns home End conversation appropriately

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The student did not respond.

The student only included 1-2 of the five elements of the conversation or the spoken language was incomprehensible.

The student included at least 3 of the five elements, but the conversation had major communication errors.

The student included 4-5 elements, but there were some errors in communication.

The student included all five elements of the conversation and the student used effective communication skills.

8. Create a timeline of your life. Include at least 10 major events that occurred in your life, as well as a sentence to describe when the events occurred (such as on what day and/or in what month, season, etc. they occurred).

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Events

The student included fewer than 3 events or events were not narrated in past tense.

The student included 3-5 events and/or events were not consistently narrated in past tense.

The student included 6-7 events and/or had a few errors in past tense narration.

The student included 8-9 events and/or had minor problems with past tense narration.

The student included at least 10 events successfully narrated in past tense.

Spanish Writing

There was no evidence of Spanish writing.

There were many errors in the writing.

There were some errors that do interfere with understanding.

The Spanish writing has limited errors that do not interfere with understanding.

The Spanish writing has no errors.

SPANISH TEST OUT ASSESSMENT – SPEAKINGFrom any school phone, dial the number 646-200-0000. State your name, and continue to

record your response. Hang up when you are finished.

1. Speak about the following topics in Spanish: Give your name and age Talk about your favorite school subject Discuss at least 3 likes and 3 dislikes Describe your family and the members of your family

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The student did not respond.

The student only included 1-2 of the six elements of the monologue or the spoken language was incomprehensible.

The student included at least 3 of the four elements, but the monologue had major communication errors.

The student included 4-5 elements, but there were some errors in communication.

The student included all 6 elements of the monologue and the student used effective communication skills.

2. In Spanish, talk about the following things that happened last week:

Talk about at least two activities you did alone Talk about at least two activities you and someone else did together Talk about at least two activities someone else did without you

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The student did not respond.

The student included two or fewer elements of the narration or the spoken language was incomprehensible.

The student only included 3 – 5 of the 6 elements but the narration had major communication errors.

The student included all 6 elements but there were some errors in communication.

The student included all of the elements of the narration and used effective communication skills.