Table of Contents
Introduction: The 5-Step Program
Step 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP Spanish Exam
Background Information
Some Frequently Asked Questions About the AP Spanish Exam
2 How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Preparing for AP Exams
Calendar for Each Plan
Step 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 Take a Diagnostic Exam
AP Spanish Language and Culture Diagnostic Exam
Section I: Multiple Choice
Section II: Free Response
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results
Step 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 Tips for Taking the Exam
Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions
Section II: Free-Response Questions (FRQs)
Step 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
5 Exam Section I, Part A, Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Strategy for Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Practice for Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Answers and Explanations for Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
6 Exam Section I, Part B, Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts and Print and Audio Texts Combined
Strategy for Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts and Print and Audio Texts Combined
Practice for Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts Combined
Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts Combined
Practice for Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
7 Exam Section II, Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Reply
Strategy for Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Reply
Practice for Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Reply
How Your Score Is Determined for Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Reply
8 Exam Section II, Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
Strategy for Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
Practice for Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
Scripts for Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
How Your Score Is Determined for Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
9 Exam Section II, Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
Strategy for Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
Practice for Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
Scripts for Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
How Your Score Is Determined for Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
10 Exam Section II, Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
Strategy for Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
Practice for Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
How Your Score Is Determined for Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
Step 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
AP Spanish Language and Culture Practice Exam 1
Section I: Multiple Choice
Section II: Free Response
Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Practice Exam 1
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results
AP Spanish Language and Culture Practice Exam 2
Section I: Multiple Choice
Section II: Free Response
Listening Scripts, Answers, and Explanations for Practice Exam 2
Scoring and Interpreting Your Results
Appendixes
Ordering and Connecting Words for Smooth Writing
Common Mistakes
Common Verbal Expressions
Convincing/Persuading; Giving/Receiving Information; Expressing Feelings
Verbs and Verbal Expressions Requiring Prepositions
More Useful Expressions
Suggested Resources for Cultural Review
Websites