NOTICE: The Spanish Proficiency exam will be given on Monday, June 18, 2007.
The exam is at 8:00 AM! Please be on time and bring a blue or black pen. Mrs.
Passigli's students will be in rooms 113-115.
�Hola! Use the following links to help prepare for the NYS Spanish
Proficiency exam.
Vocabulary review games/activities for all units:
QUIA Games & Activities Units 1-11
Here is a day-by-day review guide to help you study:
THURSDAY 6/14---
1. List FIVE of the following:
things you like
things you don't like
physical characteristics
personality characteristics
family members
activities you do at home/ with family
activities you do with friends
2. Words/phrases to know:
Me gusta = I like Ex: Me gusta pasar el rato con mis amigos.
Le gusta = He likes Ex: A mi padre le gusta pescar.
Soy = I am Ex: Soy alto/-a y moreno/-a.
No soy = I am not Ex: No soy bajo/-a o rubio/-a.
Tengo = I have Ex: Tengo (catorce) a�os.
Tiene = He/she has Ex: Mi amigo tiene el pelo moreno y los ojos verdes
3. Try to use these words and phrases from steps 1 and 2 to write a short
note (35 words or more).
TASK: Write to your Spanish pen pal about yourself AND about one other friend
or family member. Please include: facts about you and the friend/family
member, activities you do together, things you like and dislike.
Example:
Querido (Dear) Ram�n,
�Hola! �C�mo est�s? Me llamo Luisa. Soy de los Estados Unidos y tengo catorce
a�os. Me gusta mucho nadar y leer, pero no me gusta nada pescar. Soy baja y
morena como (like) mi madre. Ella es baja y morena tambi�n. A ella no le
gusta leer. Prefiere trabajar en el jard�n durante el verano. �C�mo es tu
madre? Y, �c�mo eres t�?
Tu amiga,
Luisa
4. Flashcard review!! Click on the links below.
Personal Identification
Family
House and Home
FRIDAY 6/15---
1. List FIVE of the following:
events you like (concerts, dances, etc.)
sports
weather expressions
illnesses
good feelings
bad feelings
classes you like/do not like
2. Words/phrases to know:
Voy a = I am going to Ex: Voy al baile el viernes.
Vamos a = We are going to Ex: Vamos al partido (game) de f�tbol.
Estoy = I am Ex: Estoy muy mal.
Est� = He/she/it is Ex: Est� bien. OR Est� nublado hoy.
Me siento = I feel Ex: Me siento bien. OR Me siento mal.
Me duele = _____ hurts me Ex: Me duele la cabeza.
Tengo = I have Ex: Tengo la clase de espa�ol a las dos.
(No) puedo = I can (can't) Ex: No puedo ir (go) al concierto.
3. Try to use these words and phrases from steps 1 and 2 to write a short
note (35 words or more).
TASK: You have to cancel plans with a friend because you are not feeling
well. Please write your friend a note and include: the event you have to
cancel, how you are feeling, etc.
Example:
Querida (Dear) Mar�a,
�Hola! �C�mo est�s? No me siento bien. No voy a la clase de ciencias sociales
porque estoy enfermo. Voy a casa. Me duele la cabeza y me duele el est�mago.
Tambi�n tengo fiebre. Lo siento (I'm sorry), pero no puedo ir al cine hoy.
Tu amigo,
Juan Carlos
4. Flashcard review!! Click on the links below.
Health and Welfare
Education
Sports and Events
Weather and Calendar
Saturday & Sunday 6/16-17---
1. List FIVE of the following:
foods you like
desserts
drinks
vacation places (mountains, beach, etc.)
vacation activities (fishing, swimming, etc.)
modes of transportation
professions
clothing
colors
stores/ shops
gift items (flowers, jewelry, etc.)
2. Words/phrases to know:
Voy a = I am going to Ex: Voy a la playa.
Vamos a = We are going to Ex: Vamos de vacaciones.
Me gusta = I like Ex: Me gusta nadar en la piscina.
Me encanta = I love Ex: �Me encanta el chocolate!
Voy en = I'm going by... Ex: Voy en avion (plane).
Necesito = I need Ex: Necesito una camiseta roja, por favor.
Prefiero = I prefer Ex: Prefiero ir al centro comercial.
Me gustar�a = I would like Ex: Me gustar�a ir al museo (museum).
3. Try to use these words and phrases from steps 1 and 2 to write a short
note (35 words or more).
TASK: Write a note to your mexican pen pal to tell him/her about your
upcoming vacation. Please include: Where you are going, what you need to do
before you go, what you will need, how you plan to travel and activities you
plan to do when you arrive.
Example:
Querido (Dear) Jos�,
�Hola! �C�mo est�s? Voy de vacaciones a la playa. Necesito ir al centro
comercial primero (first). Me gustar�a comprar unas camisetas y unas gafas de
sol. Voy a la playa en coche (by car) con mi familia. Me gustar�a nadar y
jugar al volibol en la playa. Tambi�n vamos a comer en un restaurante. �Me
encanta comer los mariscos (seafood)!
Tu amiga,
Graciela
4. Flashcard review!! Click on the links below.
Travel and Transportation
Vacation and Travel
Shopping and Clothing
Professions
NYS Proficiency 2007