SPAN1002 Examen Intermedio Javier
SPAN1002 Examen Intermedio Javier
SPAN1002 Examen Intermedio Javier
University of Denver
SPAN 1002 Midterm Invierno 2020
Context: Alicia and Jaime are food critics who write for The Denver Post. They visit restaurants,
markets, and they recommend menus for the week. Follow their work routine during for this week and
discover what they do and what they write.
I. VOCABULARIO
A. Listening. In the first restaurant. Alicia and Jaime visit the first restaurant. The waiter tells them
about the menu, his recommendations, and the daily special. Listen carefully and circle the correct option.
10 pts.
2. ¿Cuál de los siguientes platos no está incluido entre los primeros platos que ofrece el restaurante para
la cena?
a. Ensalada b. Arroz con mariscos c. Sopa de verduras.
B. Lectura. Alicia and her friends had lunch at a restaurant. Read the text and answer the questions.
10 pts.
Alicia invitó a sus amigas a comer en un restaurante que está cerca de la universidad. Decidieron
compartir varios platos. Pidieron camarones fritos, queso y verduras con salsa de yogur como
entremeses. También pidieron una ensalada con aceite y vinagre. Bebieron agua mineral. Después el
camarero les sirvió chuletas de cerdo con papas al horno (baked potatoes) y pimientos rellenos de
langosta (lobster stuffed peppers). Como la comida y el servicio (service) fueron excelentes, Alicia y
sus amigas le dejaron una muy buena propina al camarero.
1. Jaime compra un almuerzo rápido en Burger King que tiene una Coca-Cola, unas papas fritas y
una _____________________.
5. Cuando Jaime está enfermo siempre toma un vaso de ____________________ para obtener
vitamina C.
8. De las frutas, a Jaime no le gustan las manzanas, pero le encantan las _____________________.
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II. GRAMÁTICA
A. The next restaurant. Alicia and Jaime go to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter, so as not to repeat the
same information, uses indirect and direct object pronouns. Fill in each blank with the correct indirect
AND direct object pronouns. 10 pts.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
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C. In the market. Now, Alicia and Jaime go to the market and look at the grocery stand. They need to try
some products for an article that they’re writing about the market. Write five sentences OR questions
using the words and verbs in the word bank, as well as the demonstrative adjectives. Look closely at the
point of view of the photo to describe or ask for the products. 20 pts.
Over
There
There
You are
here!
Quiero frijoles
Me gustan este/esta/estos/estas tomates
Prefiero esa/ese/esos/esas zanahorias
Me puede dar aquel/aquella/aquellos/aquellas pera
Deseo probar cebollas
Está dulce naranjas
Me gusta piña
De dónde vienen manzanas
Son orgánicas huevos
¿Es orgánica…? champiñones
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
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D. La crítica. Alicia and Javier write their column for the Denver Post. They write about their
experiences and the restaurants that they visited. Write at least TEN SENTENCES using the Word bank
below. Conjugate the verbs in PRETERITE TENSE. Note: You can use double pronouns, comparisons,
and demonstrative adjectives. 20 pts.
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