THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND

TOBAGO

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION 2OO9
(Level 1)

SPANISH
PAPER 3
TIME: I Hour 15 IVlinutes

Studentos Name.'

Schoolos Name:

School Code:

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INSTRUCTIONS

l. This paper consists of four sections:

Section I Grammar/Vocabulary/Culture 20 Multiple Choice questions

Section 2 Reading Comprehension 10 Multipte Choice questions

Section 3 Situational Responses 5 Written responses

Section 4 Written Expression 2 Written responses

2. You are required to answer all questions.

3. All Multiple Choice questions in sections I and 2 arc to be answered on the

answer sheet provided.

4. Fill in the following information on your Multiple Choice answer sheet using a
zHB pencil only (if it has not already been completed):

a. Name
b. School's Name and Number
c. Student's Number
d. Date of Birth
e. Subject
5. If you must change your answer, erase your first answer completely, and then
shade your new answer.

6. Do not:
- write anything at the top and sides of these sheets
- staple
- punch holes
- bend the corners
- tear
- make stray marks on the answer sheets paper

7. Questions in sections 3 and 4 should be answered in the spaces provided in this

question booklet.
 SECTION 1 . MUTTIPLE CHOICE

Read the following sentences and select the best answer fiom the four options A, B, C

and D provided. Sn"a. the letter to the corresponding question on the answer sheet
prnvided.

1. Alejandro compra 6. La hermana de mi mam6 es mi

libros y los pone en su bolsa.
A. tia
A. un B. sobrina -.
B. una C. abuela
C. unos D. pnma
D. unas
l. Miguel es trabajador
2. Estoy en una tienda en Mdrico. Necesrto interesanie.

A.a
A. d6lares trrnitarios B.e
B. bol(vares
C. pesos U,)
D. d6lares jamaicanos
8. No hay en mi bolsa ahora.
3. Mamd una comrda
deliciosa aver. A. alguien
B. nunca
A. prepara C. algo
B. prepar'6 D, nada
C. preparan
D. preparar 9. Carmen ve a _ en el jardfn.

4. Lis clases comienzan a las ocho. Ya son A. las flores

las nueve,llegamos B. el perrito
C. Antonio
A. a trempo D. el rirbol
B. temprano
C. en una hora 10. Enrique tiene que comprar una camisa, 6l
D. Larde vaa

5. Mi favonta es el pollo A. tma panaderia

lrito y papas fritas. B. una roperia
C. una jovelia
A. cornida D. una lavanderia
B. chocolate
C. leche
D, li'uta
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11. A Manuel, le gusta mucho 17. Which of these national art lbrms is
la guitarra. influenced by Spanish?

A. tocamos A. Calypso
B. jugando B. Parang
C. tocar C. Soca
D. jugar D. Chutney

12. Durante las vacaciones yo siempre

a mis abuelos. QuestionslS, 19 and 2O are based on the
picture below.
A. visitamos
B. visito
C. visitar
D. visita

13. El papri de Ricardo repara carros, 6l es

A. plomero
B. m6dico
C. bombero
D. mecdnico

14. A travel agencv has a special package to

visit Spanish speaking countnes only. 18. ;Qu6 tiempo hace'/
Which countries can vou visit with this
offer? A. Hace mal tiempo.
B. Es mediod(a
A.Venezuela, Haiti, Espafla, Guatemala C. Est6lloviendo
B. Perri, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia D. Hace sol
C. Cuba, Panam6, Puerto Rico, M6xico
D. Ecuador, Barbados, Honduras, Chile 19. ;D6nde est6n las personas?

15. To Hispanics, the 'nacimiento' is an A. Est6n en el cocotero

important aspect of B. Estdn en la calle
C. Eslin en la playa
A. Easter D. Estdn en un jardin
B. Christmas
C. Carnival 2O.En el mar, hay
D. Independence -.
A. un sol
16. Someone sneezes in the classroom, you B. un barco
say_. C. un avi6n
D. un 6rbol
A. ;Salud!
B. lSal de aqui!
C. iAy, Dios mio! GO ON TO THE NEXT PA.GE
D. lCaramba!
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 SECTION 2 . READING COMPREHENSION

Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow. Select the best
answer from the four options A, 8,, C, and D. Shade the letter of the corresponding
question on the answer sheet.

ivEMA!
Esteban Dorado
Relojero de AIta Catidad de Calle 5 de Mayo, Porlantflr, anuncia una gran venta. .-

o Grandes descuontos para ol Dfa de las Nladres

o Desde el 1o de mayo hasta el 14 de mayo
- Relojes de todo tipo (de 5.000 tss.)
- Collares de toda clase - de oro, diamante, perla (dc 7.000 Bs.)
- Anillos desde 3.000 Bs.
- Pulseras desdo 4.000 Bs.
- Pendiontes desclc 2.000 Bs. iHaZ alegre a tu mamd!
- Y mucho mds iMamacita va Q estar Contenta!

21. What is the advertisemcnt for'/ 24. What can be purchased from 3.000 Bs up?

.\' tt sale A nngs

B. a shorv B. earrings
C. reduced rates to buy bolivares C. watches
D. an offer to travel to Porlamar, Venezuela D. necklaces

22. Whal" celebration is comrng up'/ 25. How long does the event last'/

,\. annivcrsar)'
an A. 2 da1.s
B. Christmas B. I week
C. Cinco de Nlal'o C- 2 weeks
D. \Iothers' Da1' D. 1 month

23. From tvhat price can you purchase earrings?

A 3.000 Bs.
B. 4.000 Bs.
(l 2.000 Bs.
D. 5.000 Rs.

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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Select the best anslver fi-opr
the four options A, B, C, and D. Shade the letter of the corresponding question on the
answer sheet provided.

A Surprise

Hot cs viernes, dos dc abril, el cumplcanos dc Elena. Sus amigas Mart.a 1'Alicia van a
tener una fiesta para ella. Marta va al supermercado para comprar unos perros calientes, las
bebrdas Y una l.orta de cumplcaflos. Alicia llama por tel6fono a sus otros amlgos pala

invi[arles a la fiesta y despu6s va a comprar una pinata. t-a fiest"a tiene lugar en la casa dc
otra amiga, Paula. Comienza a las cuaLro en punto \,\'a a ser una gran sorpresa. Las amlgas
est6n muy animadas.

26. i,Qu6 plan tienen las amigas de 29. 2,Qui6n va a comprar los ref rescos?
Elena?
A. Marta
A. Ir al cine B. Elena
B. Celebrar las vacaciones C. Paula
C. Visitar a unos amigos D. Alicia
D. Tener una fiesta
30. 1,D6nde tiene lugar la sorpresa?
27. Elena no sabe qu6 va a pasar porque es
A. En la escuela
B. En el supermercado
A. Una torta de cumpleanos C. En la casa de una amiga
B. Una flesta grande D. En un res[aurante
C. Un plan secreto
D. Un viaje al supermercado

28. ;Qu6 celebra Elena?

A. Una graduacicin
B. Su cumpleanos
C. Su santo
D. Su quinceanos

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 SECTION 3 - SITUATIONAL RESPONSES

Write one sentence in Spanish that you would say in each of the following situations.

l. Your pen-pal asks you to describe yourself. What do rou sat?

2. Someone $.'ants to knolr.' w'hat sport 1'clu likc. What do r ou sar ?

3. A nerv student is looking f or the librarl'. What does he ask?

4. You are supposed to bc going to a party rviLh your sister. Ask her at what time is the
part\,?

5. Someone dials a \\'rong number and calls your home. What do you say?

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 Section 4 - Written Expression

6. You read an adver[isemcnt in the ne\\'spapel'for students intcrcst"ecl in learnrng to plal

Spanish music. Complcte the application lorm belos'in Spanish.

EL CLUB DE MUSICA ESPANOTT

NOMBRE: APELLIDO:
EDAD: SEXO: trMASCULINO n FEMENINO
DIRECCION:
N{JMERO DE TELEFONO:
INSTRTJMENTOS PREFERIDOS :

l.
2.

Me gusta tocar instrumcntos musicales porque

FIRMA:

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 Written ExPression

7. Wnte in Spanish a short e-mail to your lnend Antonio (betrveen 80-100 rvords),
telling him/her abont your school. You may include the following information:

o the name of your school and where it is located

o subjects you study and how many classes you have each day
o your favourite teacher
o w'hat you do during recess
o time 1'our classes begin and end
o rvho are your friends at school

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