THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY

EDUCATION 2010
(Level 1)

SPANISH
PAPER II
STUDENT’S SCRIPT
Instructions

1. Fill in the following information on your Multiple Choice answer sheet using a 2 HB
pencil only:
- Name
- School’s Name and Code
- Student’s Number
- Date of Birth
- Subject

2. This Examination consists of 20 multiple-choice Items.

3. A sentence or a short passage will be read to you. You will be required to either
match a picture or choose a written answer based on what is read to you.

4. Listen carefully and select the correct answer from the four choices A, B, C and D.

5. Record your answers on the Multiple Choice answer sheet provided by shading in the
letter selected corresponding to the question.

6. If you must change your answer, erase your first answer completely, and then shade
your new answer.

7. Do not:
- write anything on the top and sides of these sheets with a pencil or a pen
- staple
- punch holes
- bend the corners
- tear
- make stray marks on the answer sheet

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 SECTION 1

QUESTIONS 1-5

In this section, there is a choice of four pictures for each question. A sentence that matches one
of the pictures will be read to you. You will hear the sentence twice. Listen carefully and choose
the picture A B C or D that matches the sentence read. Shade on your answer sheet the letter
corresponding to your answer.

1.

A B C D

2.

A B C D

3.

A B C D

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4.

A B C D

5.

A B C D

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 SECTION 2
QUESTIONS 6-10

In this Section a sentence and then a question based on the sentence will be read to you. Listen
carefully and choose the answer A, B, C or D to the question read. You will hear the sentence
and the question twice. Shade on your answer sheet the letter corresponding to your answer.

6.
A. A la biblioteca
B. Al centro comercial
C. Al cine
D. A la piscina

7.
A. Médico
B. Dentista
C. Director
D. Abogado

8.
A. En un mercado
B. En un restaurante
C. En un hospital
D. En una escuela

9.
A. Ansioso
B. Triste
C. Contento
D. Enojado

10.
A. Hay una tormenta
B. Hace sol
C. Hace frío
D. Está lloviendo

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 SECTION 3

QUESTIONS 11-15

In this section, two short passages will be read three times each. Listen carefully and choose one
of the answers A, B, C or D that corresponds to each question below. You will be allowed to
write your answers during the second or third readings. Shade on your answer sheet the letter
corresponding to your answer.

Passage 1 – Public Announcement

11. Según el pasaje, ¿en qué mes estamos?

A. Octubre
B. Junio
C. Mayo
D. Agosto

12. ¿Cuándo comienza la estación de huracanes en el Caribe?

A. Mayo
B. Junio
C. Julio
D. Octubre

13. ¿Qué tipo de tiempo hay?

A. Mucho sol
B. No llueve
C. Hay vientos fuertes
D. Hay nieve

14. Normalmente, ¿Cuántos huracanes y tormentas hay en un año?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 25

15. ¿Nos afecta en Trinidad y Tobago los huracanes?

A. Siempre
B. Nunca
C. Frecuentemente
D. No frecuentemente

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 Passage 2 – Hispanic Festivals

QUESTIONS 16-20

16. According to the passage, what kinds of events are celebrated in Hispanic countries?
A. Family and religious.
B. National and political.
C. Popular and unusual.
D. Historic and cultural.

17. What are these events like?

A. Some are serious, others are fun.
B. Some are controversial, others are popular.
C. Some are spiritual, others are diverse.
D. Some are similar, others are different.

18. Which celebration is described?

A. Christmas
B. Lent
C. Carnival
D. Easter

19. Where does the celebration take place?

A. In the streets
B. In places of worship
C. In homes
D. In town squares

20. How is it compared to the Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago?

A. It is very different
B. It is similar
C. It is better
D. It is more popular

END OF THE EXAMINATION