NCEA SPANISH LEVEL 1
90911 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Spanish texts on
areas of most immediate relevance
Number of Credits: 5
You should attempt ALL questions in this booklet.
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booklet and clearly number the question.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-10 in the correct order and that none of these
pages is blank.
You must hand this booklet to the supervisor at the end of the examination.
Achievement
Demonstrate understanding of a
variety of Spanish texts on areas of
most immediate relevance
Achievement with Merit
Demonstrate clear understanding of a
variety of Spanish texts on areas of
most immediate relevance
Achievement with
Excellence
Demonstrate thorough
understanding of a variety of
Spanish texts on areas of most
immediate relevance
TOTAL
Assessor’s use only
Produced by STANZA (Spanish Teachers Association New Zealand Aotearoa) - 2014
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STANZA LEVEL 1 Exams 2014
Spanish 90911 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written/visual
Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance.
Answer each question in your choice of English, Te Reo Maori and /or Spanish.
Texto 1: La comida basura te hace sentir perezoso
Hola, me llamo Marcos y soy alumno del Colegio La Paz. Esta semana estamos
intentando que todos los alumnos de nuestro colegio cambien su estilo de vida.
Todos pensamos que lo más fácil es lo mejor, pero no. Yo entiendo que es bastante
más fácil y rápido pedir por teléfono comida rápida que buscar una receta en
internet, hacer la compra, cocinar y lavar los platos.
El problema cuando nos alimentamos con frecuencia de comida basura como
hamburguesas y patatas fritas es que nos hacemos adictos a una dieta pobre, rica
en grasas y baja en nutrientes, algo muy poco saludable.
Lo cierto es que, por un lado, estoy muy preocupado
porque más del 60% de personas que consumen
comida basura se sienten perezosas y sedentarias,
esto es muy peligroso. Además, este tipo de dieta
causa muchas enfermedades en el futuro. Por otro
lado, estoy seguro de que la educación es la solución
para evitar los malos hábitos.
Picture:http://oasisfm.static.s-mdstrm/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/comida –basura-pereza.jpg
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QUESTION ONE
Según el texto, describe las características de la comida basura.
According to the text, describe the characteristics of fast food.
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Según el contexto del texto, ¿por qué Marcos dice “Todos pensamos que lo más fácil es lo
mejor, pero no”?
According to the context of the text, why does Marcos say “Todos pensamos que lo más fácil
es lo mejor, pero no”?
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Texto 2: El ídolo de todas, Pablo Alborán
Carta de una lectora. Madrid, 4 de Mayo, 2014
Mi ídolo, Pablo Alborán, nació en Cádiz, España en 1989. En tan solo cuatro años ha llegado al
corazón de millones de personas en España, Portugal y Latinoamérica.
Lo que más me gusta de sus canciones es que tienen pasión y combinan flamenco del sur y pop
español. Es decir, combinan tradición y novedad. Pablo tiene los ojos claros, barba rubia y voz dulce,
por eso es el favorito de mujeres de todas las edades: hijas, madres y abuelas.
Pablo es cantante y compositor y empezó su carrera musical cantando en el sofá de su casa y
poniendo videos en YouTube, también cantaba en bares y restaurantes. La gente hablaba sobre él en
Twitter y Facebook. En 2011 grabó su primer disco.
Ahora ya tiene tres discos publicados, me inspira su historia porque me gustaría ser cantante, Pablo
me ha enseñado que tenemos que luchar por nuestros sueños y trabajar mucho. El resultado es “un
artista de los pies a la cabeza”, compone arte, canta como los ángeles y enamora. Según dice la
revista “Vanity Fair”, Pablo “es novio de todas”.
QUESTION TWO
Describe por qué a esta lectora le gusta Pablo Alborán.
Describe why this reader likes Pablo Alborán.
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Explica cómo Pablo Alborán se hizo famoso.
Explain how Pablo Alborán became famous.
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¿Qué le ha enseñado Pablo a esta lectora?
What has Pablo taught the reader?
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Texto 3: Correo electrónico
Hola guapa, ¿Cómo estás? Hace mil años que no hablamos, y me siento responsable de
esto. Te escribo porque entiendo que no te he respondido al correo que me enviaste hace
tres meses. He estado demasiado ocupada.
En estos momentos no me encuentro muy contenta, ¡estoy harta!, mis padres me tratan
como a una niña pequeña y me obligan a trabajar los fines de semana. No tengo tiempo
para nada. Los viernes y los sábados trabajo de cuatro a siete en la frutería de mi padre y
los sábados por la mañana cuido de mi hermana pequeña y tengo que pasear al perro. Las
horas se pasan rápido porque tengo que hablar con la gente y es divertido.
El problema es que en mi único día libre, el domingo, todas mis amigas, incluida tú, hacéis
los deberes para el colegio. ¡Además, solo me pagan 30 €! ¿Piensas que es ridículo?
Lo bueno de todo esto es que estoy ahorrando poco a poco, en diciembre me sacaré el
carnet de conducir y como sabes es muy caro. También me gustaría comprarme un coche,
aunque para eso necesitaré trabajar durante casi cinco años.
¿Te gustaría ir al cine el fin de semana que viene? ¡Yo invito!
Un abrazo,
Macarena
QUESTION THREE
Según el texto, ¿cómo piensa que Macarena se siente cuando escribe la carta? Y ¿por qué?
According to the text, how do you think Macarena feels when she writes the letter? And why?
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Su trabajo tiene ventajas y desventajas ¿Cuáles son?
Her work has advantages and disadvantages. What are they?
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Texto 4: El diario de Marta
Aeropuerto de Auckland a Madrid, martes 25 julio
Querido diario, estoy a punto de coger el avión para empezar mi aventura. Mi objetivo,
mejorar mi nivel de español y aprender sobre el arte árabe en Granada. Es una ciudad
preciosa, tiene playa, montaña donde esquiar, buena gastronomía y sobre todo, arquitectura
árabe. He leído mucho en internet sobre Granada y estoy muy emocionada, ¡me encanta la
historia y el arte!
Madrid, miércoles 27 de julio
El día veintiséis no pude escribir porque me puse muy enferma, me llevaron al hospital. Me
dolía mucho la boca y el estómago. Aparentemente soy alérgica a una medicina que me
dieron para el dolor de cabeza. Hoy me siento muy bien, hemos ido a la Plaza Mayor, la
Puerta del Sol y hemos visitado el museo del Prado, he visto obras de arte de los famosos
pintores Goya y Velázquez, solo las había visto en libros antes. Me han sorprendido la
cantidad de turistas en todas partes, ¡es una locura!
Granada, jueves 28 de julio
Hemos tomado el AVE, el tren de alta velocidad hasta Granada. Cuando llegamos hacía
37°C, ¡qué calor! La ciudad es preciosa y nuestro hotel está justo en el centro. Tras
descansar un poco, nos fuimos a tomar un té y unas galletas árabes a la “Tetería de
Mohammed”. Eran auténticas y deliciosas ¡era como estar en marruecos! Nunca me lo
habría imaginado así. Por la tarde vistamos la Alhambra, un palacio con una decoración
muy detallada. Tiene jardines y fuentes muy bonitas. Me puedo imaginar el pasado cuando
camino. Sin duda, podría vivir aquí.
Granada, viernes 29 de julio
Hoy ha sido el gran día de las compras. Me encanta la moda
española, he comprado ropa en Zara, unos zapatos rojos de un
diseñador español y dos lámparas árabes, todo es muy barato y
original. Las lámparas las vi cuando fuimos a tomar el té ayer. Por la
noche, tras una cena en un bar típico de tapas llamado “El
Tamboril” he comido jamón, gambas fritas y mucho pescado fresco.
Tras la cena, nos fuimos a los baños árabes. Es muy bueno para
relajarse, había piscinas de agua caliente, templada y muy fría.
¡Definitivamente los mejores tres días de mi vida!
Photo : http://deviajesbaratos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bano-arabe.jpg
QUESTION FOUR
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Lee las entradas del diario de Marta y utiliza la información para rellenar esta tabla:
Read Marta’s diary entries and use the information to fill in the table:
Lugares que visitar si te
gastronomía
Places to visit if you like food
gusta
la Razón(es)
Reasons
Lugares que visitar si te interesa el arte y la Razón(es) por la(s) cual(es)
historia
Reasons for this/these
Places to visit if you are interested in art and
history
Lugares que visitar si te gusta el ocio/
Places to visit if you like leisure activities
Razón(es) por la(s) cual(es)/
Reasons for this/these
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Según el texto, ¿disfrutó de su viaje? ¿Cómo lo sabes?
According to the text, did she enjoy her trip? How do you know?
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Assessment Schedule – STANZA LEVEL 1 READING 2014
Evidence Statement
Question One: La comida basura
Not Achieved
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Shows no or limited understanding of the text
Shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text
Selects relevant information, ideas, and opinions
from the text and communicates them
unambiguously
Selects and expands on with supporting detail
relevant information, ideas, and opinions from the
text and shows understanding of the implied
meanings or conclusions within the text.
Has some lexical information correct but has not
understood the gist of the text or is logically
inconsistent indicating misunderstanding of the gist
of the text
Has lexical information largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able to
develop explanatory answers – demonstrates
understanding
Has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance –
demonstrates clear understanding
Has developed an answer which shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text –
demonstrates thorough understanding
A3
Some valid information
M5
Explanation supported
by information from the
text
E7
A justified answer which
is insightful and
accurate
Grade Score Descriptors
N1
Very little valid
information
N2
Little valid information
Specific evidence.
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of
the exact wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of
understanding shown rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
-easily and quickly ordered over the telephone; easier than
looking for a recipe on the internet, shopping cooking and
washing the dishes; addictive and forms bad habits; poor diet
food which is rich in fats and low in nutrients, not healthy; causes
future illnesses
-It is not true that that which is easiest is best proven by the fact
that fast food (much easier than cooking) does not give us a
healthy diet; that 60% of people consuming it feel lazy and
sedentary which is a dangerous way to live.
NØ
A4
A range of valid
information
M6
Full explanation
supported by
information from the text
E8
A fully justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
For Example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated; however, they are not full responses, and are intended to be
indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 –
N2 –
A3 –
points awarded for the information given
A4 –
M5 –
M6 –
E7 – the above and student shows understanding of the quote
E8 – the above and student shows understanding of the quote and explains it fully
No response or no valid evidence
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Question Two: Pablo Alborán
Not Achieved
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Shows no or limited understanding of the text
Shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text
Selects relevant information, ideas, and opinions
from the text and communicates them
unambiguously
Selects and expands on with supporting detail
relevant information, ideas, and opinions from the
text and shows understanding of the implied
meanings or conclusions within the text.
Has some lexical information correct but has not
understood the gist of the text or is logically
inconsistent indicating misunderstanding of the gist
of the text
Has lexical information largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able to
develop explanatory answers – demonstrates
understanding
Has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance –
demonstrates clear understanding
Has developed an answer which shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text –
demonstrates thorough understanding
A3
Some valid information
M5
Explanation supported
by information from the
text
E7
A justified answer which
is insightful and
accurate
Grade Score Descriptors
N1
Very little valid
information
N2
Little valid information
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of
the exact wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of
understanding shown rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
-that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco
or tradition and pop which is modern in nature; because he is an
artist from head to toe...
-He began putting videos on YouTube from his couch at home
and singing in bars and restaurants. He recorded his first record
in 2011
-He has inspired the writer who would like to be a singer,
teaching that we have to fight for our dreams and work hard
NØ
A4
A range of valid
information
M6
Full explanation
supported by
information from the text
E8
A fully justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated; however, they are not full responses, and are intended to be
indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 – an unassociated word
N2 – some unassociated words
A3 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco and pop
A4 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco and pop; He began putting videos on YouTube from his couch at
home and singing in bars and restaurants.
M5 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco and pop; He began putting videos on YouTube from his couch
at home and singing in bars and restaurants. He has inspired the writer
M6 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco and pop; He began putting videos on YouTube from his couch
at home and singing in bars and restaurants. He has inspired the writer who would like to be a singer,
E7 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco (tradition) and pop (modern); He began putting videos on
YouTube from his couch at home and singing in bars and restaurants. He has inspired the writer who would like to be a singer,
E8 – that his songs have passion and are a combination of flamenco or tradition and pop which is modern in nature; because he is an
artist from head to toe...; He began putting videos on YouTube from his couch at home and singing in bars and restaurants. He
recorded his first record in 2011; He has inspired the writer who would like to be a singer, teaching that we have to fight for our
dreams and work hard
No response or no valid evidence
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Question Three: Correo electrónico
Not Achieved
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Shows no or limited understanding of the text
Shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text
Selects relevant information, ideas, and opinions
from the text and communicates them
unambiguously
Selects and expands on with supporting detail
relevant information, ideas, and opinions from the
text and shows understanding of the implied
meanings or conclusions within the text.
Has some lexical information correct but has not
understood the gist of the text or is logically
inconsistent indicating misunderstanding of the gist
of the text
Has lexical information largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able to
develop explanatory answers – demonstrates
understanding
Has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance –
demonstrates clear understanding
Has developed an answer which shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text –
demonstrates thorough understanding
A3
Some valid information
M5
Explanation supported
by information from the
text
E7
A justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
Grade Score Descriptors
N1
Very little valid
information
N2
Little valid information
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of
the exact wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of
understanding shown rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
-Feeling guilty that they haven’t spoken for ages because it is her fault
– she says she hasn’t replied to a three month old email because she
has been too busy
-Advantages include talking to people which makes the time fly and is
fun; she is saving for her drivers licence and to buy a car
-Disadvantages include the fact that she is sick of working, has no
time, has to work weekends, on her free day Sunday her friends are
doing homework, pay is ridiculously low and so even the saving goes
slowly
NØ
A4
A range of valid
information
M6
Full explanation
supported by
information from the text
E8
A fully justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated; however, they are not full responses, and are intended to be
indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 – advantage is money
N2 – advantage is money for a car
A3 – advantage is money for a car, disadvantage is no friends
A4 – advantage is money for a car but has no time, and on her free day Sunday her friends are doing homework
M5 – advantage is money for a car but has no time, and on her free day Sunday her friends are doing homework ; she says she
hasn’t replied to a three month old email because she has been too busy
M6 – advantage is money for a car but has no time, and on her free day Sunday her friends are doing homework ; she says she
hasn’t replied to a three month old email because she has been too busy; she is sick of working, has no time
E7 – Advantages include talking to people which makes the time fly and is fun; she is saving for her drivers licence and to buy a car;
Disadvantages include the fact that she is sick of working, has no time, has to work weekends, on her free day Sunday her friends are
doing homework
E8 – Advantages include talking to people which makes the time fly and is fun; she is saving for her drivers licence and to buy a car;
Disadvantages include the fact that she is sick of working, has no time, has to work weekends, on her free day Sunday her friends are
doing homework, on her free day Sunday her friends are doing homework, pay is ridiculously low and so even the saving goes slowly
No response or no valid evidence
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Question Four: Diario de Marta
Not Achieved
Achievement
Merit
Excellence
Shows no or limited understanding of the text
Shows understanding / is able to make meaning of
the text
Selects relevant information, ideas, and opinions
from the text and communicates them
unambiguously
Selects and expands on with supporting detail
relevant information, ideas, and opinions from the
text and shows understanding of the implied
meanings or conclusions within the text.
Has some lexical information correct but has not
understood the gist of the text or is logically
inconsistent indicating misunderstanding of the gist
of the text
Has lexical information largely correct and has
understood the gist of the text without being able to
develop explanatory answers – demonstrates
understanding
Has developed an explanatory answer without
indicating a grasp of fine detail and nuance –
demonstrates clear understanding
Has developed an answer which shows
understanding of nuance and meanings not
necessarily stated obviously in the text –
demonstrates thorough understanding
A3
Some valid information
M5
Explanation supported
by information from the
text
E7
A justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
Grade Score Descriptors
N1
Very little valid
information
N2
Little valid information
Specific evidence
This is not a complete list of all acceptable responses, nor is it an indication of
the exact wording required. Assessment judgements are based on the level of
understanding shown rather than knowledge of individual lexical items.
Food: in Granada la Teteria de Mohammed for arab biscuits and tea is like
being transported to Morrocco;El tamboril for traditional tapas like ham
prawns and lots of fresh fish
Art and History: in Madridthe Prado to see Goya and Velazque; in Granada
Arab art and architecture EG. the Alhambra where you can imagine the
past as you walk and the Arab baths
Leisure:Granada has beach and mountains for skiing, good shopping and
the arab baths for swimming and relaxing
A4
A range of valid
information
M6
Full explanation
supported by
information from the text
E8
A fully justified answer
which is insightful and
accurate
For example
These examples are typical of candidates at the score indicated; however, they are not full responses, and are intended to be
indicative rather than prescriptive.
N1 –
N2 –
A3 –
A4 –
M5 –
M6 –
E7 –
E8 – Grade the answer on how much or how little information is given and of course exemplified for an E
She enjoyed the trip as she speaks about the best 3 days of her life
NØ
No response or no valid evidence
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Judgement Statement
Score range
Not Achieved
Achievement
Achievement
with Merit
Achievement
with Excellence
0–8
9 – 16
17 – 24
25 – 32
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16