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SUBJECT SPANISH – Paper 02

PROFICIENCY GENERAL

REGISTRATION NUMBER

SCHOOL/CENTRE NUMBER

NAME OF SCHOOL/CENTRE

CANDIDATE’S FULL NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST)

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DATE OF BIRTH D D M M Y Y Y Y
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FORM TP 2022037 JANUARY 2022

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

EXAMINATION

SPANISH

Paper 02 – General Proficiency

FREE RESPONSE

2 hours 15 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper comprises FOUR questions in FOUR sections.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

4. Do NOT write in the margins.

5. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on
the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of
this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.

6. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.

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.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

(a) You are going to visit a friend abroad. Write the text message he/she sends to you
mentioning ONE thing about the weather there and how you should prepare for it.

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(b) In your favourite store you are asked to fill out a form suggesting how the service
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(c) You do not want to go on a trip with your family. Write the message you send in
the family chat giving a reason for not wanting to go and what you prefer to do.

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(d) You plan to celebrate your favorite holiday with your friends. Write the message
you send inviting them to the celebration, mentioning one thing that they will enjoy.

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(e) Your teacher is ill and in the hospital. Write the text message you send wishing
him/her a speedy recovery and promising to do something.

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(f) You are enquiring about a summer job at the local Spanish embassy. Write the
email that you send asking for TWO details about the job.

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(g) You have ordered food to be delivered to your home. Write the text message you
send saying what you want and where it should be delivered.

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(h) You receive your report card and are not happy with the results. Write the text
message you send to your parents abroad, explaining your poor performance and
promising to do better.

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(i) Your younger brother cannot go to a concert because he has not completed his
chores. Write the WhatsApp message you send him offering to help him complete
TWO of his chores.

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(j) You are trying to complete an assignment but are experiencing difficulties. Write
the text message you send to your friend, explaining the difficulty and requesting
assistance.

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SECTION II

LETTER

2. Use the following outline as a guide to write a letter of NO MORE THAN 130–150
words in SPANISH. Use the tenses appropriate to the topic.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

You have just purchased an item online. When you received the purchase, you were
unhappy. Write the letter you send to your Cuban friend about this experience. Be sure
to include

(i) what the item was and why you bought it

(ii) the problem you had with the item and how you felt

(iii) how you expect the company to compensate you

(iv) your feelings about future online purchases.

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

Total 30 marks

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Write your answer to Question 2 here.

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Write your answer to Question 2 here.

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SECTION III

CONTEXTUAL DIALOGUE

3. In the blank spaces provided, complete the dialogue between you and your Spanish-
speaking friend, Juanita. Give your response in SPANISH, using between 80 and
100 words.

There is a hurricane warning in your region. You and your friend, Juanita, have a discussion
on the preparations your families are making for this impending threat.

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

(i) Details heard on the news regarding a hurricane

(ii) Fears and concerns of your family

(iii) Preparations made by your family for the hurricane

(iv) Recommendations on important items needed

(v) Reminder to be safe during the hurricane

Juanita: ¿Oíste del huracán que nos amenazará? Creo que su nombre comienza con la letra
‘E’.

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Juanita: Ah...sí... ¡Eduardo! Las noticias dicen que llegará a nuestro país dentro de tres
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Juanita: Sí, mi mamá mencionó estas mismas condiciones de mal tiempo. ¿Cómo esta
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Juanita: Mis hermanitos se sienten igual, pero Papi nos avisó que es importante
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Juanita: Yo entiendo, amigo/a. ¿Qué preparaciones está haciendo tu familia?

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Juanita: En mi barrio como el tuyo, los supermercados están llenos de gente. ¿Ustedes han
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Juanita: Sí, mis padres también compraron cosas semejantes. Mi tío que vive con nosotros
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Juanita: Por supuesto, la comunicación es importante. Mis tíos ya tienen sus radios listos.
¿Compraron tus padres baterías extras?

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Juanita: Entonces, parece que tenemos todo organizado pero en realidad, espero que el
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Juanita: Gracias amigo, intentaré cuidarme. Hablaremos pronto.

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SECTION IV

READING COMPREHENSION

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

4. Read the following selection carefully. Do NOT translate but answer the questions in
ENGLISH.

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

A Mother’s Pride

En una entrevista reciente, la Señora Sánchez habló sobre los logros de sus dos hijos:
Carmen y Miguel. Recordando unos eventos pasados, la Señora Sánchez confirmó la
importancia de leer diariamente. Dijo en la entrevista en vivo en Canal Estrella, “a los tres
años, Carmen mostró su obsesión con la lectura. Pasaba horas cada día leyendo cuentos,
revistas y periódicos”. Actualmente, Carmen, es reconocida como una de las escritoras
más famosas de Valencia a causa de sus cuentos para niños.

Al hablar de su hijo, Miguel, la Señora Sánchez comenzó a derramar lágrimas de alegría.

A los quince años, Miguel ganó el premio nacional de poesía y representó su país en un
concurso de poesía internacional. “Su talento se destacó a los ocho años,” añadió esta
mamá. “Escribió su primer poema para agradecer a la bibliotecaria por permitirle pedir
prestados libros adicionales.”

La Señora Sánchez atribuyó el éxito de sus dos hijos al amor verdadero por la lectura.
Recomendó a los padres el valor de animar a sus hijos a que visiten la biblioteca en sus
escuelas y en sus comunidades.

Answer, in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just
read. Use a complete sentence for EACH response.

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(a) Why was Mrs Sanchez interviewed?

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(b) Where and how was Mrs Sanchez interviewed?

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(c) According to Mrs Sanchez, when did Carmen’s love for reading first begin?

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(d) How did Carmen show her love for reading?

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(e) What is Carmen recognized for in her country?

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(f) What was Mrs Sanchez’s initial reaction when talking about her son Miguel?

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(g) State TWO of Miguel’s achievements.

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(h) At what age did Miguel first show his talent?

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(i) Why did Miguel write his first poem?

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(j) What can be learnt from Mrs Sanchez?

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IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.

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EXTRA SPACE

If you use this extra page, you MUST write the question number clearly in the box provided.

Question No.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

1. Fill in all the information requested clearly in capital letters.

TEST CODE: 0 1 2 4 5 0 2 0

SUBJECT: SPANISH – Paper 02

PROFICIENCY: GENERAL

REGISTRATION NUMBER:

FULL NAME: ________________________________________________________________

(BLOCK LETTERS)

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________________________

2. Ensure that this slip is detached by the Supervisor or Invigilator and given to you when you
hand in this booklet.

3. Keep it in a safe place until you have received your results.

INSTRUCTION TO SUPERVISOR/INVIGILATOR:

Sign the declaration below, detach this slip and hand it to the candidate as his/her receipt for this booklet
collected by you.

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the candidate’s booklet for the examination stated above.

Signature: _____________________________
Supervisor/Invigilator

Date: _________________________________