UNIT 1: SALUDOS Y DESPEDIDAS



Pinellas County Schools

Spanish I

Unit One: Saludos y Despedidas

Practice Test

ANSWER KEY

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? Most likely in the morning.

2. How is María feeling? She feels very well.

3. Is José using the familiar or the formal form? The familiar

4. How do you know which form he is using? He addressed María with “tú”. Also, “¿Qué tal?” is a very casual greeting.

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.

EXAMPLE ANSWER: ¡Hola! Buenas noches. Me llamo Michael. ¿Cómo te llamas?

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.

Buenas tardes, Sr. Smith.

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

Buenos días, Sr. Eby.

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

Buenas noches, señor/señora.

Objective 5: I can use titles when greeting someone.

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

The difference is that “tú” is addressing someone in a informal/casual tone. “Usted” is used to address someone in a more formal/polite tone.

Títulos de cortesía

Write the correct title in Spanish.

2. a married/unmarried man Señor García

3. a married woman Señora Sánchez

4. an unmarried young woman Señorita 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 de nada.

2. You want to get through a hallway crowded with students. You say con permiso.

3. Your Spanish teacher gives you a certificate for doing excellent work. You respond with gracias.

4. What courtesy word would you use when you ask your Spanish teacher for a pass to the office? por favor

5. You accidentally bump your partner. You say perdón (or perdóname).

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.

Hola, Sarita. Éste es Carlos (or Él se llama Carlos).

2. Ask a classmate his/her name.

¿Cómo te llamas?

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

¿Cómo estás?

Objective 8: I can use farewell expressions.

Despedidas

Write three different farewell expressions in Spanish.

POSSIBLE ANSWERS: Adiós, Hasta luego, Hasta mañana, Hasta pronto, Chau, Chau-Chau, Nos vemos

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. Estoy bien.

2. Estoy así-así / regular / más o menos.

3. Estoy mal.

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.

FOR THESE, LOOK IN THE CHAPTER AND AT YOUR CLASS NOTES! I WENT (OR WILL BE GOING) OVER ALL OF THESE IN CLASS WITH YOU.

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 and contrast 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.

FOR THESE, REFER TO THE BOOK FOR EACH OF THESE EXPRESSIONS. WE ALSO DID A LOT OF PRACTICE IN CLASS WITH PARTNERS ON THESE TYPES OF EXPRESSIONS, SO YOU CAN ALSO REFER TO YOUR PERSONAL NOTES.

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B 3/3 Correct with no more than two spelling errors.

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B 3/3 Correct with no more than one spelling error.

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A Complete answer with 2-3 supporting details

B Complete answer with 1 supporting detail

NY Incomplete answer/ no supporting details.

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