New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1
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Level 1/2 Certificate
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Specimen paper (2)
Question
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Spanish
H
2
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Writing Test
You may use a dictionary during this test.
You will need no other materials.
Time allowed
• 1 hour
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer two questions.
• Answer either Question 1(a) or 1(b) and either Question 2(a) or 2(b).
• Answer the questions in Spanish.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write your answer outside
the box around each page or on blank pages.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• In Question 1, in order to score the highest marks, you must convey quite a lot of
information and include a variety of vocabulary and structures.
• In Question 2, in order to score the highest marks, you must give a fully relevant and
detailed response and include a variety of vocabulary and structures and at least two
different tenses.
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New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1
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Answer either Question 1(a) or Question 1(b)
EITHER
1(a)
You are going on an exchange visit and need to match up with a Spanish partner. Write an
online profile giving information about yourself and the sort of person you would like as your
Spanish partner.
You may use the words below to help you.
Online profile
es – he/she is
mi amigo (a) – my friend
la personalidad – personality
el tiempo libre – free time
Write in full sentences in Spanish. Remember to include opinions in your response.
In order to score the highest marks, you must convey quite a lot of information
(approximately 80-100 words) and include a variety of vocabulary and structures.
[20 marks]
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New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1
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1(b)
You are responding to a survey about the annual school trip to Spain. You complete the
survey saying what you like and dislike about the trip.
You may use the words below to help you.
el pueblo - the town
el alojamiento - the accommodation
las diferencias- the differences
se puede - you can
Write in full sentences in Spanish. Remember to include opinions in your response.
In order to score the highest marks, you must convey quite a lot of information
(approximately 80-100 words) and include a variety of vocabulary and structures.
[20 marks]
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New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1
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Answer either Question 2(a) or Question 2(b).
EITHER
2(a)
You are writing an email to a magazine about your shopping habits. You should include
information on what you have spent your money on recently, the advantages and
disadvantages of shopping online and whether or not fashion is important to you.
Write in full sentences in Spanish. Remember to include ideas, opinions and explanations in
your response.
In order to score the highest marks you must give a fully relevant and detailed response
(approximately 150-200 words) and include a variety of vocabulary and structures and at
least two different tenses.
[30 marks]
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You have been asked by your head teacher to contribute to a debate on a school forum. You
should include information about whether you are happy at school or not and why, studentteacher relationships and your ambitions for the future.
Write in full sentences in Spanish. Remember to include ideas, opinions and explanations in
your response.
In order to score the highest marks you must give a fully relevant and detailed response
(approximately 150-200 words) and include a variety of vocabulary and structures and at
least two different tenses.
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