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ES.V10 Everyday Customs and Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 40 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Answer every question. Note: accents and the enye have been omitted from the Spanish printed in this pack for compatibility. In your written answers you should supply normal Spanish accents and the letter n with tilde where required. Full sentences are not required unless the question asks for them.
1
Empareja. Which English meaning matches the Spanish custom 'la siesta'? Choose A, B, C or D.
  • A a late evening meal
  • B a short afternoon rest
  • C a group walk after dinner
  • D a formal family reunion
(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
2
Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'dar dos besos para saludar'?
  • A to say hello using two kisses on the cheeks
  • B to bring two gifts when visiting
  • C to announce a wedding with two bells
  • D to arrive late to a meal
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
3
Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'cenar tarde'?
  • A to have lunch at a market
  • B to eat a late dinner
  • C to share tapas with friends
  • D to nap in the afternoon
(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)
4
Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'la sobremesa'?
  • A a second small meal in the afternoon
  • B the conversation after a meal
  • C a traditional costume for dancing
  • D a regional dessert
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
5
Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'las tapas'?
  • A small plates or snacks shared at bars
  • B a religious procession
  • C a style of traditional music
  • D a formal family dinner
(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)
6
Empareja. Which English meaning matches 'el paseo' as a daily custom?
  • A a midday nap taken after lunch
  • B an evening walk to socialise
  • C dressing in traditional costume for work
  • D a baker's early morning shift
(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)
7
Completa. Fill each gap with the correct Spanish word from the box. Box: sobremesa, siesta, tapas, traje tipico, cenar, saludar, paseo. Sentences are about everyday customs.
(a)Gap 1: Antes de hablar de trabajo, en la familia hacemos la (1) ______.(1)
(b)Gap 2: Despues de comer, muchas personas echan una (2) ______ para descansar.(1)
(c)Gap 3: Salimos por la noche a tomar (3) ______ y compartir platos pequenos.(1)
(d)Gap 4: En algunas regiones la gente lleva el (4) ______ en dias de fiesta local.(1)
(e)Gap 5: En Espana es normal (5) ______ muy tarde, a las diez o mas.(1)
(f)Gap 6: Por la tarde, es habitual dar un (6) ______ por el centro de la ciudad.(1)
(Total for Question 7 is 6 marks)
8
Traduce al ingles. Translate the Spanish sentences into English. Each part 1 mark.
(a)Mi familia siempre tiene una larga sobremesa los domingos.(1)
(b)Despues de comer, mucha gente echa una siesta corta.(1)
(c)En mi ciudad nos gusta salir al paseo por la tarde.(1)
(d)Es costumbre dar dos besos para saludar a los amigos.(1)
(e)Me encanta compartir tapas con mi familia los fines de semana.(1)
(Total for Question 8 is 5 marks)
9
Traduce al espanol. Translate the English sentences into Spanish. Each part 1 mark.
(a)We usually have a long chat after dinner.(1)
(b)I often go for a walk in the evening.(1)
(c)They eat dinner very late.(1)
(d)She wears a regional costume for the celebration.(1)
(e)We share small plates at the bar.(1)
(f)He greets his neighbours with two kisses.(1)
(Total for Question 9 is 6 marks)
10
Verdadero o falso. Decide whether each statement about customs is true or false. Write 'Verdadero' or 'Falso'. Each part 1 mark.
(a)En muchas partes de Espana la gente cena a las nueve o mas tarde.(1)
(b)La sobremesa es una fiesta con fuegos artificiales.(1)
(c)Las tapas son porciones pequenas que se comparten en bares.(1)
(d)Dar dos besos es un saludo que se usa en todo el mundo hispanohablante por igual.(1)
(e)El paseo suele ser una actividad social y tranquila.(1)
(f)La siesta es obligatoria por ley en todos los paises hispanos.(1)
(Total for Question 10 is 6 marks)
11
Completa - frases. Fill the missing word in each short sentence about family respect. One word only. Each part 1 mark.
(a)En muchas familias hispanas se muestra ____ a los abuelos.(1)
(b)Los ninos aprenden a ayudar en las tareas de la ____.(1)
(c)Es comun que la familia se reuna los domingos para una ____ grande.(1)
(d)La conversacion tranquila despues de comer se llama ____.(1)
(e)En algunas ciudades hay costumbre de salir a pasear por la ____.(1)
(f)Antes de entrar en casa, es habitual ____ a la gente que esta dentro.(1)
(Total for Question 11 is 6 marks)
12
Vocabulario - traduce una palabra. Translate each Spanish word into English. One word answers only. Seven parts, 1 mark each.
(a)traje tipico(1)
(b)sobremesa(1)
(c)paseo(1)
(d)cenar(1)
(e)siesta(1)
(f)tapas(1)
(g)saludar(1)
(Total for Question 12 is 7 marks)
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