CSEC Spanish Paper 2 May/June 2005 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Your aunt sends you an e-mail inviting you to a concert. Write a note declining the invitation.

You are very concerned about the environment but your friend is not. Write a note suggesting to him something he can do to improve the environment.

There is a shortage of gasoline in your country and its purchase is being controlled. Write the notice informing the public about the amount they are allowed to purchase.

Your assignment is done but you are unable to submit it on a particular date. What apology do you write in a note to your teacher?

Your neighbour’s dog has destroyed a beautiful plant in your garden. Write the brief note you leave for him/her making a recommendation about the dog.

You have been invited to visit your pen pal in a Spanish-speaking country but there has been a hurricane which is preventing you from travelling. Write a letter in which you

• apologize for not being able to go, giving your reason
• give a description of the damage caused by the hurricane
• discuss two things you wanted to experience during your visit
• make suggestions for visiting another time.

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

You have had an enjoyable holiday with a relative in a Spanish-speaking country and are on your way home. Write a dialogue between you and your relative in which you

• comment on the hotel facilities
• recall an amusing incident in the shopping centre
• discuss the gifts you bought for family members
• agree to spend the holiday together again next year.

Your family has moved to a new house. Write a composition for your Spanish class and include

• your impression of the house
• how a neighbour greeted you / welcomed you
• the facilities for young people in the community
• your plans to decorate your room.

Read the following selection carefully. Do NOT translate, but answer the questions in ENGLISH. Be sure to identify by number the question to which your answer refers.

A Thoughtful Thief

Era domingo y como de costumbre todos los miembros de la familia se habían reunido en la casa de los abuelos. Habían decidido tener un día de descanso y así, después de una sabrosa comida con paella, cochinillo asado y ensalada acompañada de vino tinto, se quedaron en el comedor.

No tenían ganas de hacer nada más que charlar y bromear. Cada persona compartió un chiste y ahora le tocó el turno al abuelo Raúl.

Mientras él les relataba una historia de su aventurera juventud, Alfredo, su nieto de cinco años, trató ansiosamente de interrumpirlo para decirle que alguien estaba metiendo un palo por la ventana. Todos estaban tan entretenidos con el cuento del abuelo que no le hicieron caso.

Más tarde Raúl decidió ir a preparar unos churros con chocolate caliente en la cocina para toda la familia. Al voltearse, se sorprendió cuando vio el palo con un recado colgado de la ventana. El recado decía:

— Aquí tiene su billetero. La próxima vez asegúrese que tenga dinero.

Answer the following questions in ENGLISH using a complete sentence to answer EACH question.

1. Where was the family gathered?
2. What were they doing?
3. What did Alfredo try to do?
4. Why was Alfredo concerned?
5. Why did Raúl decide to go to the kitchen?
6. What did Raúl find in the kitchen?
7. Do you think that the thief was thoughtful? Give TWO reasons for your answer.

Connect the cues provided below to write in Spanish a paragraph of 80 – 100 words. Be sure to include all the cues given.

Ayer al atardecer / anciana ciega / esquina / mendigo sospechoso / bolsa robada / gritos / socorro / detective alerto / bolsa devuelta / alegría.