Spanish FLACS Exam June 2017 Monday June 20th. Pen All other belongings will be handed in at the door. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. Exam will begin at 12:00 P.M. Room 111

Everything You Should Know About The New FLACS Exam Spanish Final 2017 Everything You Should Know About The New FLACS Exam

Comprehensive Examination in Spanish Part I Speaking 24 credits Part II Listening Comprehension 26 credits Part III Reading Comprehension 30 credits Part IV Writing 20 credits

Part II Listening Comprehension 13 passages - 1 question per passage 1-8 questions in English 9-13 questions in Spanish All questions are preceded by a setting given in English.

Strategies for Listening Comprehension Do not read questions or answers while the teacher is reading the paragraph. Focus on key words which will lead you to the correct answer. Eliminate the answers that you do not hear. Do not focus on dates and names. Do not try to translate as the teacher is reading. Never leave a blank answer… give it your best guess. Never change an answer once you have moved from this question.

High Frequency FLACS Vocabulary el premio - prize la encuesta - survey la entrevista - interview aumentar- to increase quejarse- to complain los derechos- the rights el propósito - the purpose el tema - theme or topic la boda - wedding la carrera - career diario - daily el diario - newspaper la prensa - newspaper la oferta - to offer la huelga - the strike la gira - tour

¿De qué se trata? - What’s it about? el tamaño - size la talla - size la obra - the work (of art) sencillo - plain, simple gratis - free el lugar - the place el hogar - the home la venta - sale de venta - for sale la tarifa - the rate, fare el gobierno - government real - royal actual - of the present inaugurar - to open, inaugurate desarrollar - to develop nacer - to be born los gastos - expenses el dueño - the owner

¿Cuál es el propósito? What is the purpose? ahorrar - to save lograr - to achieve tener éxito - to be successful los impuestos – taxes el príncipe - the prince la princesa – the princess grabar - to tape sano– healthy solicitar - to apply la solicitud – application el alimento - food

Part III Reading Comprehension Part A - Long Paragraph - 5 multiple choice questions in Spanish. Part B - Authentic materials -1 multiple choice question in English per reading. Part C -Long Paragraph - 5 multiple choice questions in Spanish.

Part III Reading Comprehension Read through the passage completely to find the main idea. Read a second time with the intent to find the answer to the specific question. Do not assume that words in the reading are repeated in the answer.

Part III Reading Comprehension Relate the main idea with vocabulary that you already know and deduce the meaning of other words by how they are used in the paragraph. Look for cognates and root words to assist you in finding the answer.

Writing - Part IV Write your answers to Part 4 according to the directions for a and b. Choose TWO of three writing tasks provided.

Writing Strategies Avoid exaggeration and humor. Keep it simple! Make sure all information relates to purpose. Do not cut yourself short. Do not use dialogue.

Cosas que hacer antes del examen Read Spanish, listen to Spanish, or watch Spanish television! Speak Spanish with someone! Study Regents vocabulary and expressions! Don’t “cram” grammar! Be rested, alert and patient! Watch World Cup games, hope Argentina wins!

Oral Dialogue Part I Strategies You must say six lines per dialogue Each line is called an utterance You will do two dialogues Each line is 2,1 or 0 points. This part is 24 points on your Final Exam

Oral Dialogue Part I Strategies Do not give just yes/no responses Do not restate all or essential parts of what the teacher has just said. “Hello” and “How are you?” may serve to initiate a conversation but can not qualify for credit.

Oral Dialogue Part I Strategies Each utterance must be a complex idea that can be prepared by adding… but, because, or by asking a question. Do not go to the main point immediately. Put yourself in the situation and expand the conversation.

Ejemplos... Teacher: ¿Quieres ir de compras? Student: Me gustaría ir pero tengo otros planes Es una buena idea porque necesito una nueva camisa Está bien. ¿Cuándo deseas ir?

Useful Expressions Espero que sí. Lo siento. Me equivoco. Perdóname No me importa. Vale. Yes, I hope. I am sorry. I am wrong. Excuse me. I don’t care. Okay.

Useful Expressions ¿Puede ayudarme? Estoy agradecido. Ud. es muy servicial. Tengo ganas de… Can you help me? I am thankful. You are very helpful. I feel like...

Useful Expressions Fue un placer. No hay de qué. Estoy seguro. No te preocupes. Es una lástima. Es una buena idea. Estoy de acuerdo. Me gustaría/Quisiera It was a pleasure. You are welcome. I am sure. Don’t worry. It is a pity. It is a good idea. I agree. I would like...

Sample Task (Teacher initiates) I’m a talkative taxi driver in (glorious nation of) Argentina. You called for a taxi and I have come to pick you up. I will start the conversation.

Sample task I am your neighbor. You have spent the evening babysitting for my children. I have just returned home. We will talk about how the evening went. I will start the conversation.

Sample Task I am your neighbor. I am going on vacation. I want you to do something for me while I am away. I will start the conversation.