CSEC Spanish Paper 2 May/June 2013 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Write a letter to your Puerto Rican friend telling him/her of a gift you received but which you do not like. Be sure to include

• who gave you the gift and for what occasion
• a description of the gift
• why you do not like the gift and what you plan to do with it
• what you would have preferred to receive and why.

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

Write a composition for your Spanish class on an examination that you failed. Be sure to include

• details of the examination (what type it was, its duration and when it was held)
• how you prepared for the examination
• how both you and your parents reacted on receiving the results
• what you will do differently the next time.

Use the following information to write an announcement of about 80–100 words in SPANISH.

A computer manufacturing company has made a monetary contribution to your Spanish Club’s fund-raising for a particular activity. Write the announcement which will be read at the next meeting of the Spanish Club to inform members of this gesture.

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

• Name of the company and the amount contributed
• The activity for which the funds are being raised
• The specific aspect of the activity to which the funds will be applied
• An expression of gratitude to the company
• A hope for continued support from the company

Use 80–100 words in the INSERT provided to complete the dialogue between you and Mr Ramírez by giving your responses.

You are on an exchange student programme in a Spanish-speaking country and are having a conversation with Mr Ramírez, at whose home you are staying.

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

• Information on the exchange programme
• How you were selected
• Why you chose that particular country
• What the experience is like/has been like for you
• How you will benefit from the exchange visit

Complete the dialogue in the insert provided. The insert should then be attached to your answer booklet.

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

YOU WILL BE PENALIZED FOR DISREGARDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The Obedient Son

Doña Carmen se enojó al ver a su hijo Arturo, entrar mojado en la casa. Tenía en sus manos el vestido de baño y una toalla húmeda. Esa mañana, su mamá le había dicho que no fuera a nadar porque estaba enfermo. Arturo inteligentemente, decidió no nadar pero sí, jugar con sus amigos en el mar, correr en la playa, chapotear y flotar en el agua.

Sus amigos podían confirmar que él no había nadado y además el Salvavidas y el vendedor de helados confirmarían esta información.

Cuando llegó a casa su madre le preguntó:

– Muchacho, estuviste nadando, ¿verdad?

– No, mamá. ¿Recuerdas cuando te pregunté esta mañana, si podía ir a nadar con mis amigos en el mar?

– Sí, lo recuerdo muy bien y tú, ¿recuerdas mi respuesta?

– Sí, me dijiste: “No puedes nadar porque te pondrás más enfermo. Puedes ir con tus amigos, pero no puedes nadar.”

– Entonces, explícame ¿cómo es que tú y tu vestido de baño están mojados?

Sí, están mojados, pero yo no nadé – insistió Arturo

Esa noche, Arturo no se sintió bien. Tosiú toda la noche, tuvo fiebre y dolor de cabeza. Su mamá tuvo que llevarlo al hospital al día siguiente. ¡Pobre Arturo!

Answer, in ENGLISH, the following questions based on the selection you have just read. Use a complete sentence for EACH response. Be sure to identify the question which you are answering.