COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN SPANISH - NYSED

1 The University of the State of New YorkREGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATIONCOMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONINSPANISHW ednesday, June 22, 2011 9:15 to 12:15 , onlyThis booklet contains Parts 2 through 4 (76 credits) of this EXAMINATION . Yourperfor mance on Part 1, Speaking (24 credits), has been evaluated prior to the date ofthis written answers to the questions on this EXAMINATION are to be written in the separateanswer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of your answer you have completed the EXAMINATION , you must sign the statement printedat the end of the answer booklet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge ofthe questions or answers prior to the EXAMINATION and that you have neither given norreceived assistance in answering any of the questions during the EXAMINATION .

2 Youranswer booklet cannot be accepted if you fail to sign this use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking thisexamination. If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, yourexamination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS SPANISHCOMPREHENSIVE SPANISH1 What is this announcement about?(1) the cancellation of a musical play(2) transportation arrangements to the theater(3) a substitution in the cast of a play(4) a call for participants in a theatricalproduction2 What is one of the narrator s predictions?

3 (1) People will live longer and healthier lives.(2) There will not be a sufficient supply of oil.(3) People will speak a common language.(4) There will be fewer technological What does this documentary say about the use ofthe Internet in Spain?(1) The Internet is used primarily forentertainment.(2) Internet usage costs have increaseddramatically.(3) Internet usage is greatest in urban areas.(4) Schools have been slow to implement use ofthe According to the announcer, what is unusualabout these cartoons?(1) They only appear once a year.(2) There are no spoken words.(3) All scenes take place in the future.

4 (4) They are in black and white. 5 What problem is your friend describing?(1) violations of new laws(2) poor road conditions(3) too much noise(4) increased traffic6 What does the guide tell the group?(1) to move along quickly(2) to refrain from taking photos(3) to remove sunglasses(4) to maintain silence 7 What will be the subject of the special report?(1) the state of the economy(2) the problems associated with fast food(3) the importance of daily exercise(4) the most recent advances in technology8 What does this announcement tell shoppersabout mangoes?(1) They are being offered as free samples.(2) They are being grown in more countries.

5 (3) They are on sale until the end of the week.(4) They are a source of additional flavor invarious What is this announcement about?(1) traveling with pets(2) traveling alone (3) traveling on a budget(4) traveling by carComp. SPANISH June 11[2]Part 2 Answer all questions in Part 2 according to the directions for a and b.[30]a Directions (1 9): For each question, you will hear some background information in English once. Then youwill hear a passage in SPANISH twiceand a question in English once. After you have heard the question, theteacher will pause while you read the question and the four suggested answers in your test booklet.

6 Choosethe best suggested answer and write its numberin the space provided in your answer booklet. Base youranswer on the content of the passage, only. [18]10 De qu trata este anuncio?(1) La pista no estar disponible.(2) El avi n no saldr a tiempo. (3) Se abordar el avi n pronto.(4) Faltan varios pasajeros para el Cu l es el tema de este anuncio?(1) los muebles lujosos latinoamericanos(2) los viajes en avi n a Latinoam rica(3) un nuevo programa cultural sobre unospa ses en Latinoam rica (4) unos reporteros latinoamericanos12 Para qu son estas instrucciones?(1) para un postre(3) para un pan(2) para una sopa(4) para una bebida13 Qu problema tiene el joven?

7 (1) No trae suficiente dinero.(2) No tiene la declaraci n de aduana.(3) No puede mandar el paquete ahora.(4) No tiene la direcci n En qu se especializa la Doctora Romero?(1) los ojos(3) las orejas(2) los pies(4) las rodillas15 A qui n le interesar a este anuncio?(1) a una persona que quiere trabajar al aire libre(2) a una persona que quiere aprender a cocinar(3) a una persona que quiere trabajar en la radio(4) a una persona que quiere aprender otroidiomaComp. SPANISH June 11[3][OVER]b Directions(10 15): For each question, you will hear some background information in English once. Thenyou will hear a passage in SPANISH twiceand a question in SPANISH once.

8 After you have heard the question,the teacher will pause while you read the question and the four suggested answers in your test the best suggested answer and write its numberin the space provided in your answer booklet. Baseyour answer on the content of the passage, only. [12]Rub n Blades: Panam en su coraz nRub n Blades es un hombre de muchas dimensiones. Es actor y cantante. Se gradu de Harvard y fue candidato para la presidencia de su pa s natal, Panam . De la mismamanera en que Panam conecta dos continentes, Blades es la conexi n entre muchastierras. Act a en una pel cula estadounidense en Manhattan un d a, y otro d a est produciendo un disco en espa ol en otro continente.

9 Ha ganado dos Grammys y unpremio de excelencia en televisi n por cable. Ha sido nominado dos veces para un Emmy . Pero para l, el mejor premio es cuando puede regresar a Panam . A l leencanta mucho hablar de su pa s, especialmente de la ciudad de su juventud: la Ciudad dePanam . Un lbum suyo, La Rosa de los Vientos , est titulado en honor a lo que l dicees el otro nombre de Panam .Seg n Blades, Panam es un rinc n del para so y sugiere que la gente vaya all comoun Crist bal Col n: a descubrir un nuevo mundo. Hay belleza natural por todas ejemplo de esta belleza es el bosque tropical situado en la isla Barro Colorado donde seencuentran rboles de quinientos a os y especies de animales que est n protegidos paraevitar su extinci n.

10 La Instituci n Smithsonian mantiene un laboratorio de investigacionesen este bosque. Bajo la supervisi n de la Smithsonian s lo se permite un n mero muylimitado de la Ciudad de Panam , la capital, se encuentra el Parque de Santa Ana, centro de ungran n mero de actividades para el disfrute de todos los paname os. Y muy cerca de lascalles estrechas alrededor del parque est n los edificios de los ministerios del dice, Ning n viajero debe irse sin visitar la Iglesia de Nat de los Caballeros, laiglesia m s antigua del continente americano. A Blades, algunas partes de Santa Ana lerecuerdan a Nueva Orle ns y otras partes le recuerdan al Viejo San Juan en Puerto ruinas como las del Convento de las Carmelitas y monumentos como el Arco Chato,que fueron dise ados por los espa el Canal de Panam , Blades opina que es nico en el mundo y que como obramaestra de la ingenier a, no tiene igual.