TEST CODE 01245020

FORM TP 2012034 JANUARY 2012

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
SPANISH

Paper 02 – General Proficiency

FREE RESPONSE
2 hours 15 minutes

13 JANUARY 2012 (a.m.)

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper comprises FOUR sections.

2. Answer ALL questions in Sections I and IV.

3. Answer ONE question in EACH of Sections II and III.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION I

DIRECTED SITUATIONS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. Write in SPANISH the information required for EACH of the situations given below.
Do NOT write more than ONE sentence for each situation. For some situations a
complete sentence may not be necessary. Do NOT translate the situations given. Do
NOT use abbreviations. DO NOT WRITE EACH ANSWER ON A DIFFERENT
PAGE.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

(a) You report to the police that your valuable pet dog has been stolen. Write two
descriptive features of the dog that you submit to the police.

(b) You participated in a karaoke competition and the judges wrote two reasons why
they enjoyed your performance. What did the judges write?

(c) You are not feeling well and go to visit the doctor. He recommends two things you
ought to do. What does he recommend?

(d) Your school football/netball team lost the game yesterday. Write your brother/
sister an email giving two reasons why the team lost the game.

(e) Your teacher asks you to write down two details you will always remember about
your Spanish class after you have left school. What do you write?

(f) You are having a party and need help with the preparations. Send an email to your
friend requesting assistance with a particular activity.

(g) You have been admitted to a new school. As you fill out the registration form you
are required to state two reasons why you selected that school. What do you write?

(h) You were very disappointed with the service you received from the receptionist at
a hotel. Write a note to the manager stating how you feel about the incident.

(i) You are in your bedroom and do not wish to be disturbed. Write a note to hang on
the door including the reason.

(j) You have won a trip to a Spanish-speaking country of your choice. Send an email
to a friend indicating your choice and two reasons for your selection.

Total 30 marks

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SECTION II

LETTER/COMPOSITION

Use ONE of the following outlines as a guide to write EITHER a letter OR a composition
of NO MORE THAN 130‒150 words in SPANISH. Use the tenses appropriate to the topic
which you have chosen.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

EITHER

2. LETTER

A close relative has gone to Colombia to work for a year. During this time some exciting
things have been happening in your life. Write a letter to your relative in which you

(i) greet the person and enquire about his/her work

(ii) express your feelings about the person’s absence from your country
(iii) share some of your most exciting experiences
(iv) express your hopes and plans for the return of your relative.

(Do NOT write your real name and address, but include the date in SPANISH and use the
appropriate beginning and ending.)

Total 30 marks

OR

3. COMPOSITION

Today is your graduation day. Write a composition for your Spanish school magazine on
the topic ‘My Graduation Day’. Be sure to include

(i) how you feel on this occasion

(ii) what preparations you have made for this day
(iii) when and where the graduation is being held
(iv) how your life will change after today.

Total 30 marks

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SECTION III

CONTEXTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT/CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE

Use the cues provided to complete EITHER an announcement OR a dialogue in SPANISH.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

EITHER

4. CONTEXTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Use the following information to write an announcement of about 80–100 words in

SPANISH.

Your brother is looking for a roommate to share an apartment and has asked you to write
an announcement to be placed in the newspaper.

Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the announcement.

(i) Purpose of the announcement

(ii) Location and description of the apartment
(iii) Utilities included
(iv) Cost of rent
(v) Arrangements to see the apartment
Total 20 marks

OR

5. CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE

Use 80‒100 words in the INSERT provided to complete the dialogue between you
and your grandmother by giving your responses.

You will soon be leaving home to study abroad. Before you leave you visit your
grandmother to inform her of your departure.

Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the completed dialogue.

(i) Purpose of your travel abroad

(ii) How you feel about your trip
(iii) Preparations you are making for your travel
(iv) Information about the university you will be attending
(v) Your plans after graduation

Complete the dialogue in the INSERT provided. The completed dialogue should then be
attached to your answer booklet.
Total 20 marks
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SECTION IV
READING COMPREHENSION
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
6. Read the following selection carefully. DO NOT translate, but answer the questions
in ENGLISH.
YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
A Lesson Learnt

Pedro Sarmiento abordó el vuelo que lo llevaría de Madrid a Caracas. Cuando encontró
el número de su asiento se molestó. La pasajera al lado de él tenía una pierna fracturada
y su asiento estaba sobre el pasillo porque era más cómodo para ella.
Pedro estaba enojado y empezó a gritar. Dijo que sería muy incómodo para él viajar tantas
horas sentado al lado de la pasajera. Sería muy difícil ir al baño durante este vuelo tan
largo. Entonces llamó a la azafata, la señorita Aldana.

— Señorita ‒ le dijo ‒ ¡Le exijo que me cambie de asiento inmediatamente!

Todos los pasajeros estaban enojados y se dieron cuenta de que el hombre era muy egoísta
y desconsiderado.

La azafata le respondió:- Muy bien señor. Tengo que hablar con el capitán. Al regresar
la azafata, el Sr. Sarmiento iba a ponerse de pie, pero ella le dijo:

— No se levante. El capitán ha autorizado el cambio de asiento. La señora irá en primera

clase y usted podrá quedarse en su asiento.

¡Todos los pasajeros aplaudieron!

Answer in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just
read. Use a complete sentence for EACH response. Be sure to identify the question
which you are answering.
(a) Where did the incident take place? (1 mark )
(b) Where was Mr Sarmiento going? (1 mark )
(c) At the outset, what emotion did Mr Sarmiento display and what prompted it?
(2 marks)
(d) Describe the person in the seat next to Mr Sarmiento. (2 marks)
(e) How did Mr Sarmiento justify his reaction to the person sitting next to him?
(3 marks)
(f) What did Mr Sarmiento request? (1 mark )
(g) What did the persons around him think of Mr Sarmiento? (2 marks)
(h) How did Miss Aldana respond to Mr Sarmiento’s request? (2 marks)
(i) How was the problem resolved? (3 marks)
(j) How did the other people respond to the instruction given to Miss Aldana and why do
you think they responded in that way? (3 marks)
Total 20 marks
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IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.
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FORM TP 2012034 JANUARY 2012
C A R I B B E A N E X A M I N A T I O N S C O U N C I L
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
SPANISH
Paper 02 – General Proficiency
Section III ‒ Contextual Dialogue Centre number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Candidate number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Use 80–100 words to complete the dialogue between you and your grandmother by
giving your responses.

You will soon be leaving home to study abroad. Before you leave you visit your
grandmother to inform her of your departure.

Responses to ALL of the cues listed below MUST be included in the completed dialogue.

(i) Purpose of your travel abroad

(ii) How you feel about your trip
(iii) Preparations you are making for your travel
(iv) Information about the university you will be attending
(v) Your plans after graduation

Attach this insert to your answer booklet.

Abuela: ¡Qué sorpresa! Tanto tiempo sin verte.

Yo: ……………………………………………………………………………....

……………………………………………………………………………....

Abuela: ¿Adónde vas? Y, ¿qué vas a hacer?

Yo: ……………………………………………………………………………....

……………………………………………………………………………....

Abuela: Son buenas noticias, y ¿qué vas a estudiar?

Yo: ……………………………………………………………………………....

……………………………………………………………………………....

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Abuela: Excelente. Siempre supe que querías seguir la profesión de tu padre. Debes
estar muy feliz. ¿Cómo te sientes?

Yo: …………………………………………………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………………….....

Abuela: Entiendo. Vas a hacer a nuevos amigos. Además, estas experiencias nuevas
son necesarias. ¿Qué preparaciones has hecho para este viaje?

Yo: …………………………………………………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………………….....

Abuela: ¿Una visa también? No sabía que los estudiantes la necesitaban. Pues, dime
algo de la Universidad donde vas a estudiar.

Yo: …………………………………………………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………………….....

Abuela: Vas a sentirte muy cómodo/a. ¿Qué harás después de graduarte?

Yo: …………………………………………………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………………….....

Abuela: Pues, adiós mi hijito/a y buena suerte. Te quiero mucho. ¿Cuándo volveré
a verte?

Yo: …………………………………………………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………………….....

Total 20 marks

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