Spanish 1 & 2 - Listening Practice

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

Why does Sebastián want to learn Spanish?

• He wants to be a Spanish professor.

• He wants to live in Mexico.

• He likes to play videogames.

• He wants to teach mom and dad Spanish.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

What did Carolina Perez learn to do at the age of 103?

• To keep herself busy.

• To read and write.

• To read books about Peruvian history.

• To write her autobiography.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

According to this program, where did the tango originate?

• in Argentina.

• in Colombia.

• in Spain.

• in New York.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

What is you friend's problem.

• She cannot meet with you.

• The pizza is cold and needs to be heated enough.

• She cannot go over her house to sleep.

• The ingredients on the pizza are not good.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

What would individuals enrolled in this program study?

• computer programming

• language

• dance

• modern literature

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

Why is your friend unable to go to the music festival?

• He does not care for that type of music.

• He must meet with his math teacher.

• He does not have the money for a ticket.

• He is studying for an exam.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

What is this news story about?

• party for a fifteen year old

• a recent election

• a sporting event

• a basketball game

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

What does Mercedes say about the color of her new home?

• There is a park nearby.

• Her brothers play soccer.

• Her house is brown and white.

• Her house is very small.

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

According to the speaker, what is concluded in this book?

• a glossary of Spanish words

• a history of the guitar

• biographies of flamenco dancers

• interviews with famous musicians

Each question is based on a short passage, which I will read aloud to you. Listen carefully. Before each passage, I will give you some background information in English. Then I will read the passage in Spanish twice. After you have heard the passage the second time, I will read the question in English or Spanish.

¿Qué no quiere hacer (to do) María?

• Visitar a sus abuelos en el verano.

• Volver a viajar por autobús.

• No quiere hacer el examen de historia.

• Trabajar en una granja comercial.