UNIT 1: SALUDOS Y DESPEDIDAS Practice Test 1

Pinellas County Schools

Spanish I

Unit One: Saludos y Despedidas

Practice Test

Objective 1: I can understand oral messages about greetings.

On your answer sheet indicate the purpose of each statement (greeting, good-bye, introduction, etc.).

1. ______5. ______

2. ______6. ______

3. ______7. ______

4. ______8. ______

Objective 2: I can understand written material about greetings.

Saludos. Read the dialogue below and answer the following questions in English.

José: ¡Buenos días, María!

María: ¿Qué tal?

José: Muy bien, gracias, ¿y tú?

María: Así, así.

Jose: ¡Hasta luego!

María: ¡Adiós!

  1. What time of the day does this conversation take place? ______
  2. How is María feeling?______
  3. Is José using the familiar or the formal form? ______
  4. How do you know which form he is using? ______

Objective 3: I can introduce myself, in a complete sentence.

Saludos y presentaciones

You are at your cousin Miguel’s birthday party and there is a girl, Elena, whom you don’t know. Say hello and introduce yourself.

______.

Objective 4: I can use greetings appropriately.

Saludos

Greet the following people with the appropriate greeting.

1. It is 4:00 in the afternoon. Greet your coach.

2. It is 8:00 in the morning. Greet your teacher.

3. It is 9:30 at night. Greet your server at the Mexican restaurant.

Objective 5: I can use titles when greeting someone.

  1. Describe the difference between the pronouns tú and usted.

______

Títulos de cortesía

Write the correct title in Spanish.

  1. a married/unmarried man______García
  1. a married woman______Sánchez
  1. an unmarried young woman______Torres

Objective 6: I can use expressions of courtesy.

Cortesía

Write the appropriate answer for each situation using 5 different courtesy expressions.

  1. A salesperson thanks you for your purchase. You reply with ______.
  2. You want to get through a hallway crowded with students. You say ______.
  3. Your Spanish teacher gives you a certificate for doing excellent work. You respond with ______.
  4. What courtesy word would you use when you ask your Spanish teacher for a pass to the office? ______
  5. You accidentally bump your partner. You say ______.

Objective 7: I can ask someone’s name, ask how someone is, and introduce someone.

Presentaciones

Write the following questions/statements in complete sentences in Spanish.

1. Introduce Carlos to Sarita.

2. Ask a classmate his/her name.

3. Ask your best friend how he/she is.

Objective 8: I can use farewell expressions.

Despedidas

Write three different farewell expressions in Spanish.

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Objective 9: I can tell someone how I am feeling.

¿Qué tal? ¿Cómo estás?

Write an expression in Spanish that corresponds to each drawing.

1.______

2.______

3.______

Objective 10: I can talk about other countries and cultures.

For each form of the test you will be required to answer 2 of the following questions based on your knowledge of Spanish culture. Write a short paragraph to answer the question completely.

  1. What type of government does Spain have? How does this compare with our system of government?
  2. How do people get around in cities in Spain? How is this similar to and different from the way people commute and travel in your city?
  3. Compare the geography of Spain with the United States. Are there natural borders? What are they? What are some major industries and agriculture?
  4. How do men in Spain and Latin America greet each other? Compare andcontrast their greetings with those of American men.
  5. Describe a typical breakfast in Spain. How does it differ from an American breakfast?
  6. Why does Spain have 4 official languages? Do you think that the United States should have an official language or languages? Why or why not?
  7. How has Spanish culture influenced American culture? Describe at least 2 examples.
  8. Why is the plaza so important in Spanish society? What places have a similar function in our society?
  9. Describe at least 2 popular tourist attractions in Spain and in the U.S. What types of activities are popular in both places?
  10. What are the similarities and differences of the way girls greet each other in Spain as compared to the United States?
  11. Compare the way the students in Spanish speaking countries address their teachers as compared with the students in the United States.
  12. Why do you think so many Hispanic immigrants choose to live in Florida?


Objective 11: I can describe myself.

Situation 1

Describe yourself telling your name, where you are from, how you are, and give your telephone number.

Situation 2

Take turns asking and answering questions with a partner telling your name, where you are from, how you are, and give your telephone number.

Rev. 6/14/09