Surname Other Names For Examiner s Use Centre Number Candidate Number Candidate Signature Spanish Writing Test Level 1/2 Certificate Higher Tier Specimen paper (2) H Examiners Initials Question Mark 1 2 TOTAL 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 es 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. your answer outside the 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. AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX
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]............ 2
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OR 1(b) New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1 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]........................... 4
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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] 6
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OR 2(b) New Level 1/2 Certificate Spanish SPAMS for first teaching 2012: version 1.1 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. [30 marks] 8
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