Spanish Level 4 Final Exam 2016190

Section I: Reading Comprehension (50%)

Passage 1
Read the following passage and answer the questions below in Spanish.
El turismo en España
España es uno de los países más visitados del mundo, con más de 82 millones de turistas en 2015. El turismo es una fuente importante de ingresos para el país, y representa alrededor del 11% del PIB. Los principales destinos turísticos en España incluyen Barcelona, Madrid, la Costa Brava y las Islas Canarias.
Questions:
1. ¿Cuántos turistas visitaron España en 2015?
2. ¿Qué porcentaje del PIB representa el turismo en España?
3. Nombra dos de los principales destinos turísticos en España.

Passage 2
Read the following passage and answer the questions below in English.
The Spanish Empire
The Spanish Empire was one of the largest empires in history, spanning over 500 years from the 15th to the 20th century. At its peak, the empire covered vast territories in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Spain's imperial expansion was driven by a combination of factors, including the search for wealth, power, and religious conversion.
Questions:
1. How long did the Spanish Empire last?
2. What factors drove Spain's imperial expansion?
3. Name three continents where the Spanish Empire had territories.

Section II: Writing (25%)
Topic 1: Tourism in Spain
Write a short essay (200-250 words) in Spanish about the importance of tourism in Spain. Discuss the economic benefits of tourism, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Topic 2: The Spanish Empire
Write a short essay (200-250 words) in English about the legacy of the Spanish Empire. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of Spain's imperial rule, and how it has shaped the world today.

Section III: Grammar (25%)
Exercise 1: Conjugation
Conjugate the following verbs in the present subjunctive tense:
hablar, comer, ir, saber, querer
Exercise 2: Prepositions
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions:
1. Voy ____ la escuela a pie.
2. Estuvo ____ casa durante tres días.
3. Me encanta ir ____ la playa.
Exercise 3: Relative Pronouns
Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence:
El libro ____ leí ayer era muy interesante.
(a) que
(b) cual
(c) quién

2025-02-11

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