CSEC Spanish · May/June 2014 · Paper 2

24 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)3 marksWrite a text message to your mother explaining that you have to stay back at school this afternoon.
2. 1(b)3 marksWrite an email from your uncle to your father informing him of two details of his upcoming arrival to visit.
3. 1(c)3 marksWrite the email your mother sends to you from Canada, promising to do something for you while there.
4. 1(d)3 marksWrite a message to your mother requesting her assistance because you have an after-school activity but forgot something important at home.
5. 1(e)3 marksWrite a message to your cousin congratulating him/her on winning a university scholarship and asking for details.
6. 1(f)3 marksWrite an email to a friend explaining your situation and asking for something they have that you need to complete a project.
7. 1(g)3 marksWrite a message to your sister warning her about the consequences of spending too much time chatting on the Internet instead of studying.
8. 1(h)3 marksWrite a suggestion for the venue of this year's graduation ball with an appropriate reason, as requested by your teacher.
9. 1(i)3 marksWrite a condolence note to a friend whose father has just died, offering assistance.
10. 1(j)3 marksWrite the message your mother sends instructing you on something you should not do during an approaching storm while your parents are overseas.
11. 230 marksWrite a letter to your best friend overseas giving the good news that you represented your country in the Caribbean Games and won a gold medal, including (i) competition details (where and when), (ii) your event and…
12. 330 marksWrite a composition about spending the weekend camping with friends before final exams, including (i) where you chose to go and why, (ii) preparations made, (iii) activities participated in, and (iv) plans to keep in…
13. 420 marksWrite an announcement of 80-100 words in Spanish for the local newspaper for the National Dance Company auditions for an Independence Day concert, addressing (i) purpose, (ii) age requirement, (iii) experience…
14. 520 marksComplete the contextual dialogue (80-100 words) in the insert between a television host and Ricky, a popular young singer, including (i) greetings, (ii) how he was introduced to music, (iii) how he became professional,…
15. 6(a)2 marksHow does the writer describe Sherma?
16. 6(b)2 marksWhat does the author's mother always have to do after Sherma is finished ironing?
17. 6(c)2 marksWhat does the author's father often have to buy?
18. 6(d)3 marksWhy does the author's father have to make these purchases?
19. 6(e)1 markWhat does the family frequently have to change in the house?
20. 6(f)2 marksExplain the reason for these frequent changes.
21. 6(g)1 markWhat was Sherma asked to do last week instead of coming to work?
22. 6(h)2 marksWhat did Sherma demand afterwards?
23. 6(i)2 marksExplain the father's reaction to Sherma's demand.
24. 6(j)3 marksExplain why Sherma is still employed by the family.