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Higher Spanish Section B samples

Here are some scenarios from previous Past Papers to help you practise your Section B essays:

 

Las Vacaciones

Elena nos ha hablado de las vacaciones con los amigos y con la familia. Y tú,

¿cuál prefieres, ir de vacaciones con amigos o con familia? ¿Qué planes tienes

para las vacaciones este verano?

Escribe 120–150 palabras, en español, para expresar tus ideas.

 

¿Ciudad o pueblo?

 

Carmen nos ha hablado de su pueblo y donde le gustaría vivir en el futuro.

Y tú, ¿cuál prefieres, la ciudad o el campo? ¿Dónde te gustaría vivir en el

futuro?

Escribe 120–150 palabras en español para expresar tus ideas.

 

La Vida Sana/El tiempo libre

Juana nos ha hablado de su vida muy ocupada y de todo lo que tiene que hacer.

Y tú, ¿llevas una vida estresante? ¿Eres una persona organizada? ¿Qué haces

para combatir el estrés?

Escribe 120–150 palabras, en español, para expresar tus ideas.

 

La familia y Los Amigos

 

Marta nos ha hablado de la importancia de sus amigos y su familia.  Y para ti, ¿cuál es más importante tu familia o tus amigos?

 

El instituto

 

Ana nos ha hablado de sus experiencias en el instituto.  ¿Cómo ha sido tu experiencia en el instituto, o en el lugar donde estudias?

Planes del futuro

Ana nos ha hablado de sus planes para el futuro y sus ambiciones.  Y tú, ¿cuales son tus planes para el futuro?

 *If you have collected a Scholar Listening pack from me you can also write an essay based on the listening. There is plenty of time to collect a CD if you haven't done so yet!*

Higher/Int 2

Hola a todos!

With just over a week until the exam, there is still time to come in and do some Listening papers or have anything marked. I have extra Higher Spanish Listenings that you can take with you. Feel free to come in at any time!

Attention all Higher Pupils!

¡Buenas tardes!

I hope you are all studying hard and the exams are going well.

Spanish is just under 3 weeks away and I hope you are all learning key Directed Writing phrases, practicing Reading and Listening and looking over your Section B essays!

¡Es mucho trabajo!

I have found a Listening Pack from last year that contains 10 Lisening files. I have also made copies and CDs for you to take away. You can listen to these at your own pace and have them marked. These will be very beneficial for the exam.

If anyone has any queries, would like more revision or wants anything marked feel free to come in at any time

¡suerte!

Attention all Int 2 pupils!

¡Hola a todos!

I hope all the exams are going well.

The exam is under 3 weeks away and I hope everyone is studying hard! I appreciate that you are half way throug the exams and may not have spent so much time on Spanish. However, you must remember to keep learning the job application using the Past Papers I gave out. Alao you have a Reading paper to contend with. If you haven't been able to come in and see me feel free to do so anyday. I will happily mark any work you have done. Remember if you want to do some Listening Papers feel free to visit any block!

I would like to see all pupils at least once before the exam to ensure you are all fully prepared!

¡suerte!

  Culloden Academy Higher Spanish

 

 General Exam Advice

Grammar and Vocabulary revision is essential for the final exam. Look over your jotters and grammar books to help with this. You will find extensive grammar and vocabulary on the Scholar website- please use this fantastic tool!

We have covered most of the Past Papers in class. There is no harm however in looking over Reading papers and translating certain parts.

For Reading and Listening Papers check out www.sqa.org.uk

You will also find Marking schemes here too.

 

Reading and Translation

It is important to do Reading and Translation under times conditions.

Use your dictionary when necessary. Don’t look up words you are familiar with or words that are not related to the answer.

Pay close attention to what the question is asking you and also how many marks the question is worth. Remember to be specific in your answer, but don’t waffle!

Take time at the end to look over you answers. Have you written enough to gain the points? Have you used good English?

No blanks! If necessary make an appropriate educated guess.

You have Translation advice in your jotter. Remember to be as accurate as you can. If it does not read back well in English, the chances are you have not conveyed the correct meaning.

 

 

Directed Writing

Everyone has the Directed Writing booklet which contains all of the essential phrases. There are also sample essays in there with marking schemes.

Preterite, Imperfect and Conditional Tenses are vital in this essay-please revise them!

Structure your essay in paragraphs. This will make your essay much clearer and easier for you to follow.

Remember to learn set phrases from the book. The key word here is learning! You don’t need to make up phrases on the day; you have everything you need in your booklet.

Make sure you address the information at the top of the Directed Writing. For example if the essay says “you went to the North of Spain on a school exchange and stayed with a Spanish family” ensure that you include this in the essay. Otherwise this will be deemed as irrelevant.

Finally, make sure you address all of the bullet points. If you do not you will be penalised!

 

Listening and Follow-up Essay

Remember there are lots of Listening files on Scholarnet to practice.

Why not read the transcripts from the SQA website to understand more of the vocabulary given?

With the essay it is important that you are prepared to respond to all the topics we have gone over in class.

Core vocabulary related to the topic is essential. Also, refer back to your jotter for introductions to the essays.

There are certain phrases that can be universally used. Remember this is a personal response to the question and your opinion phrases will be used lots here. Remember to vary your phrases and not stick to just one.

Make sure you relate your response to the question. There may be 2 or 3 questions to refer to, giving you more scope to write.

Please check over your essay at the end. Make sure your grammar is accurate. If you spend a few minutes at the end of the paper this will ensure you have double checked everything.

 

*PLEASE RETURN ALL HIGHER MATERIALS THAT YOU HAVE ON THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM*

Feel free to come into school to have work marked, ask advice or if you have any exam queries!

 

¡suerte a todos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate 2 Exam Information

Intermediate 2 Spanish

General exam advice:

 

Study over a period of time; don’t leave everything to the last minute: The job application for example.

 

Make a study plan. For example, one day you could do a Reading past paper, the next day a Listening then by the end of the week you could attempt your job application. Don’t attempt to do everything all at once.

 

When doing practice papers, stick to real time. For example, don’t take 2 hours for a Reading paper; this will not do you any favours!

 

Before the exam, have a good sleep, have breakfast and make sure you drink plenty of water: Do not drink energy drinks before the exam!

 

With exam papers, always read the instructions carefully and any information that may be included at the top, this will be very useful in giving the context of the topic. Finally, pay close attention to how many marks your answers are worth. When checking over your paper double check that you have written enough information to gain the point.

Try not to leave blanks, an educated guess is better than a blank!

 

Finally, make sure you know exactly when your exam is taking place! Arrive about 10-15 minutes before the exam and make sure you have enough pens.

 

 

  

Intermediate 2 Study Plan 2010

 

1. Continue with the “Int 2 Revision Pack”, working your way through the “Paso” Activities: Please feel free to hand in your jotter during study leave to have any work marked.

 

2. Learn the job application Writing. Remember this is worth 20% of your overall grade. It is vital that you learn the Writing piece thoroughly.

 

3. Reading practise: Reading paper- 2003

Listening    Fri 28^th May

   Wednesday 2nd June

   In-class Listening exercises

    Come in during your Spanish Block

   

 

 

4. General revision from your vocabulary book. You should be spending time  revising vocabulary throughout study leave. It is important that you build up a wide range of vocabulary for Reading and Listening. The same rules apply to revising grammar!

 

 

 

Happy studying

¡Suerte!

Useful Spanish Websites

There are so many Spanish websites out there. Have a look below to find the most suitable  for you.

 

www.languagesonline.org.uk

A free site full of games, grammar and vocabulary to work through at your own pace.

www.notesinspanish.com

A free Podcast website which has different levels of difficulty. Download to your I-pod or simply listen online!

 

www.elpais.es

One of Spain's national newspapers. Keep up to date with the Spanish speaking world!

 

www.linguascope.com

A password protected website full of games, vocabulary and more! Username and Password unique to Culloden Academy-Ask your teacher for the details!

 

www.rne.es

Spain's National Radio website. Fancy keeping up-to-date with the Spanish charts or simply want to listen to some chat then have a listen to this site!

 

www.red2000.com

Are you eager to find out more about Spain in general? If so, have a look at this comprehensive website!

 

www.iberianfoods.co.uk

Interested in Spanish cuisine? Have a look at this informative website to get you started!

 

www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish

The BBC have a great Spanish website including lots of videos and online activities!

 

www.sqa.org.uk

The Official Scottish Exam website. Here you can access Past Papers including Listening files and general course information.

 

Int 2 Spanish S4/5/6

Int 2 Spanish Study Plan Easter Holidays

 

• Do something everyday – even vocabulary only takes a few minutes!
• Try and do an activity that covers each skill – vocabulary is very useful as it helps all three
• Always aim to give yourself a reward for your work – exercise, TV, chat to a friend etc
• http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Spanishto access Spanish Past papers and marking schemes.
•  When using an audio file it is important when clicking on the file to SAVE it first then play otherwise it won’t work.

 

 

 

Intermediate 2 S4/5/6

 

Homework

§ Learn your job application thoroughly! There are lots of different scenarios to practice with. (Remember that in the exam you apply for a specific job)

§ Intermediate 2 Revision Pack (Everyone has a copy!)

Do Paso 2, 3 and 4 during the holidays in your jotter. Remember to write the Spanish and the English phrases. You will also need a dictionary and your Vocabulary Book.

§ 2007 Listening paper (See link to SQA website above)

§ 2007 Reading paper: Please do this under timed conditions!

 (You may have done this paper in the run up to the prelims, it won't harm you doing it again for extra practice!)

Also remember to generally revise grammar using your jotters and vocabulary books!

 

Buenas Vacaciones :)

 

 

Higher Easter Homework

Higher Spanish Study Plan Easter Holidays

 

• Do something everyday – even vocabulary only takes a few minutes!
• Try and do an activity that covers each skill – vocabulary is very useful as it helps all three
• Always aim to give yourself a reward for your work – exercise, TV, chat to a friend etc
• http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Spanish -to access past papers and marking instructions. You may need to navigate around this site, but it is generally user friendly! There are also marking instructions.
• With Reading and Writing ALWAYS work to time to get in practice for the exam

 

*When doing a Listening Past paper, when you click on the audio link SAVE the file then listen, otherwise it will not work!

 

Homework Tasks: Higher

 

• 2009 Listening Paper, Section B writing (Timed)
• 2009 Reading Translation and Directed Writing (Timed)
• Grammar Exercises: Preterite and Imperfect (See below)
• Section B essay: Holidays (See below)

 

 

Grammar Exercises:

 

Put the following Preterite Sentences into Spanish

 

1. I went to Barcelona in the north of Spain
2. We went to the south of Spain. We stayed in a small village near the coast.
3. The journey was long, tiring but I listened to music
4. I watched a film and looked out of the window during the flight
5. I travelled by plane from Inverness to Spain
6. We travelled by car and then by boat to the Island of Mallorca.
7. One night I went to a restaurant to meet my new Spanish friends.
8. One morning we all went for a walk on the beach before class
9. I saw lots of interesting things and I visited a museum
10.  I spoke Spanish one day with my teacher.

 

 

 

Put the following Imperfect sentences into Spanish

 

1. Every day I went to language classes
2. My friends and I went to the pool every day to sunbathe
3. Each night there was a disco
4. I spoke Spanish every day in class
5. I visited the market every afternoon and bought fresh food
6. I travelled by train every day to the centre of town
7. We went to the same restaurant every day to have dinner
8. I chatted with my sister on the phone every night
9. I often went to the bar with friends
10.  Every day I visited the places of interest.

 

 

Section B essay: Holidays

 

 

“¿Normalmente como pasas las vacaciones de verano? ¿Te gusta ir al extranjero? ¿Cuáles son las ventajas y desventajas ir de vacaciones con tu familia?

 

Escribe 120-150 palabras para expresar tus ideas.

 

 

 

 

April Holiday homework coming soon! Higher/Int 2...Keep checking this post !