ANSWER KEY - Prueba de Habilidad Escrita en Idioma Extranjero(Inglés)

PART I: Scrambled Sentences. - 20 pointsDirections: Use the following words to create sentences or questions. Write your answers on the lines.

1. Ellen and Louis have been studying for two hours this afternoon.2. Did Mary and Robert visit their grandparents yesterday?3. I am not going to finish this exam by 11 o’clock. 4. We will take a trip to Europe for the Holidays.5. Does Andrea practice her English every day?6. Where can I find a good book?7. Laura could ride her bike when she was little.8. The Johnsons might come to the party.9. You must watch your kids all the time.10. That boy can’t kick the ball.

PART II: Spelling corrections. – 20 points

Directions: There are 15 spelling mistakes in the following text. Find them and write them correctly on the lines provided.

TITANICThe Titanic was the bigest and most expensive ship in the world. It was built in Ireland

in 1911. The first voyach of the Titanic was from Europe to america. There were about 1500 passengers. The rich passengers where on the upper decks and the pour passengers on the lower decks.

Everyone enjoyed traveling in soch a luxurious sheep. Many familys were particularly exited becaus they were moving to America. For several risons the captain maid plans to arrive ahead of time. Unfortunatey on April 14, 1912 the Titanic hit an eyesberg. It damashed one side of the Titanic and the ship began too sink. Some people survived because they got into lifeboots. Many other piple died when they fell into the frezing water. That was the trajic end for the unsinkable ship, now found at the bottom of the see.

1. biggest

2. voyage

3. America

4. were

5. poor

6. such

7. ship

8. families

9. excited

10. because

11. reasons

12. made

13. Unfortunately

14.iceberg

15. damaged

16.lifeboats

17. people

18. freezing

19. tragic

20. sea

PART III: Writing challenge. 20 pointsDirections: You are a survivor from the Titanic and left on a lifeboat. Write a short text describing your experience.

Sample Text

I am running through the passages, seeking for a way to escape , people are crying out, I don’t want to look back since I know all I will see is devastation, the cabins are being flooded, every single door I try to open is stocked, some people are trying to save their most precious belongings while others just want to save somebody else’s life, the lights start to fade off, I´m beginning to lose hope when a light up and a man appears and cry out: “go out” I run out and immediately someone take me to a lifeboat and my life begins again. That is something that I would not like to live again.

Rubric “Writing Challenge”

Excellent 4 Adequate

3

Fair

2

Minimal

1

Organization Paragraph presents a clear flow and a sense

of purpose.

Paragraph presents a flow in

most of the writing.

Sequence of ideas is difficult to follow.

Paragraph rambles, is repetitive and

confusing to the reader.

Conventions Writing evidences understanding of

correct grammar and use of punctuation

throughout the paragraph.

Writing contains one or two consistent

grammatical errors or incorrect

uses of punctuation.

Many sentences are characterized by

grammatical errors or incorrect uses of

punctuation.

Writing does not use proper grammar or

punctuation and contains numerous

errors.

Spelling All words are spelled correctly.

Most words are spelled correctly.

There are numerous spelling

errors.

The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the

paragraph.

Word Choice The words are appropriate and

relevant and demonstrate an

understanding of the subject material and related vocabulary.

Most of the words are appropriate and functional.

Some of the words are inaccurate. The paragraph lacks of related vocabulary

based on the content.

The words are not specific or not relevant

to the content.

Writing Quality

Clear ability to express thoughts and point of view.

Ability to express ideas, feelings and descriptions adequately.

The paragraph expresses some ideas, feelings and descriptions.

Difficulty expressing ideas, feelings and descriptions.

PART IV: Descriptions. - 5 pointsDirections: Look at the pictures and select the best description by underlining the correct sentence.

1. C. Dr. Heinz has some coffee while he drives to work.

2. D. Wilma was in charge of this morning’s presentation.

3. A. “I could buy a house if I were rich.”

4. B. “I can’t believe my computer broke down.”

5. A. The house is on a beautiful, green prairie.

6. B. The doctor is checking her blood pressure.

7. C. Alice will take her kids to school.

8. B. The Wilsons enjoy having picnics.

9. A. Tommy was copying during Math.

10. D. My friends love to go to the movies together.

PART V: Story – 20 pointsDirections: Write a story based on the following comic.

Either a role play or a narrative are accepted. Sample:

1st Scene Garfield: Yummy!Oddy: What a delicious apple!

2nd Scene Oddy: It´s mine.3rd Scene Garfield: Where are you going with my snack?4th Scene Garfield: Why is there a lot of traffic? (looking at the

cars)5th Scene Garfield: Oh, my head hurts!6th Scene Garfield: I rather go home. I hope John has my

lasagna ready for my lunch.

Rubric “Story”

Excellent 4 Adequate

3

Fair

2

Minimal

1

Organization Piece presents a clear flow and a

sense of purpose.

Piece is weak in flow in one or two places or in the

conclusion.

Sequence of ideas is difficult to follow.

Piece rambles, is repetitive or is

confusing to the reader.

Conventions Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar

and use of punctuation throughout.

Writing contains one or two consistent

grammatical errors or incorrect uses of

punctuation.

Many sentences are characterized by

grammatical errors or incorrect uses of

punctuation.

Writing does not use proper grammar or

punctuation and contains numerous

errors.

Spelling All words are spelled correctly.

Most words are spelled correctly.

There are numerous spelling

errors.

The number of spelling errors significantly

detracts from the readability of the

piece.

Neatness No eraser marks Few eraser marks Many eraser marks Mistakes are not erased.

Word Choice The words are appropriate and

relevant and demonstrate an understanding of

the subject material and related vocabulary.

The words are appropriate and

relevant; language is functional and

clear.

The words at times are inaccurate or cause distraction. Vocabulary related

to the content is sometimes used.

The words are not specific or not relevant to the

content.