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The AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam+ is 3 hours long
The AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam+ is 3 hours long
+ 95 minute multiple-choice section
+ 95 minute multiple-choice section
+ 85 minute free-response section.
+ 85 minute free-response section.
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a. 50%: multiple-choice section
a. 50%: multiple-choice section
5 questions: Advertisement/anuncios publicitarios
5 questions: Advertisement/anuncios publicitarios
7 questions: Literary text/textos literarios
7 questions: Literary text/textos literarios
11 questions (some questions integrating the 2): Article and chart/artículos profesionales y gráficas
11 questions (some questions integrating the 2): Article and chart/artículos profesionales y gráficas
7 questions: Letter or email/cartas o/y correos electrónicos
7 questions: Letter or email/cartas o/y correos electrónicos
b. 50%: free-response section
b. 50%: free-response section
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The multiple choice section, contains 65 questions, and lasts 95 minutes, consists of 2 parts, part A and part B. It is worth 50% of the exam grade.
Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.
Part A: Interpretive Communication: Print Texts, contains 30 questions and lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Part B: Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts/Audio Texts), contains 35 questions and lasts approximately 55 minutes. The audio releases will be played twice. They will be 3 minutes or less in length.
print texts
print and audio texts
audio selections
promotional material (10 preguntas)
literary text (7 preguntas)
article and chart (11 preguntas)
letter (7 preguntas)
audio report and article (10 preguntas)
conversation and chart (7 preguntas)
interview (5 preguntas)
instructions (5 preguntas)
presentation (8 preguntas)
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There is a BREAK in between these two sections.
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The free response section: contains 4 tasks and lasts approximately 85 minutes. It is worth 50% of the exam grade.
Interpersonal Writing: (15 minutos para leer y responder)
Email Reply to a presented text, addressing the reader formally.
12.5% de valor
Presentational Writing:
Persuasive essay, synthesizing and citing the 3 sources provided
7 min para leer, tiempo para escuchar el noticiero, 40 minutos para escribir.)
12.5% de valor
Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay instructions
You will write a persuasive essay to submit to a Spanish writing contest. The essay topic is based on three accompanying
sources, which present different viewpoints on the topic and include both print and audio material. First, you will have 6
minutes to read the essay topic and the printed material. Afterward, you will hear the audio material twice; you should take
notes while you listen. Then, you will have 40 minutes to prepare and write your essay.
In your persuasive essay, you should present the sources’ different viewpoints on the topic and also clearly indicate your
own viewpoint and defend it thoroughly.
Use information from all of the sources to support your essay. As you refer to the sources, identify them appropriately. Also,
organize your essay into clear paragraphs.
The writing portion must be done in dark blue or black ink.
las tres fuentes:
1. un gráfico
2. un artículo escrito
3. un noticiero
3. Interpersonal Speaking: simulated conversation. Students are encouraged to use their imagination! 12.5% de valor
(1.30 minutes to read, scan and write down notes before the simulated conversation begins.)
4. Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison.
You will compare your culture to items you have learned in this class (through articles and stories) about hispanic culture
12.5% de valor
You are provided with 4 minutes to read the question and prepare your 2 minute presentation.
After the 4 minutes of prep time have passed, the recording will ´beep´and you will speak for 2 minutes, conveying your ideas while using your notes.
The theme and the prompt will guide you as you make your comparison between your own culture and what you have learned about Hispanic culture.
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison instructions:
You will make an oral presentation on a specific topic to your class. You will have 4 minutes to read the presentation topic
and prepare your presentation. Then you will have 2 minutes to record your presentation.
In your presentation, compare your own community to an area of the Spanish speaking world with which you are
familiar. You should demonstrate your understanding of cultural features of the Spanish-speaking world. You should also
organize your presentation clearly.
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