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Assessment for Unit 2: Language and Culture Influence Identity
Select the one best answer for each question.
1. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 2.1] Read the excerpt below. “Growing up in Miami, I learned early that language is not just a tool—it’s a passport. At home, my grandmother insisted on Spanish because, she said, ‘It keeps our stories alive.’ At school, English helped me fit in and be taken seriously. For years I felt like I had two versions of myself, depending on the language I used. But now I see that switching between English and Spanish doesn’t make me less authentic; it’s how I carry my family and my city with me at the same time.” Which of the following best states the main idea of the excerpt?
2. [Skill: 1B | Topic: 2.1] Read the transcript excerpt from a radio interview. Host: “Why did you decide to teach your children Quechua if Spanish is the language they’ll use most often?” Guest: “Because language is where our way of seeing the world lives. When my daughter says the names of the mountains in Quechua, she learns that our community has been here for generations. Spanish opens doors in the city, yes, but Quechua keeps us connected to our elders. We started weekend gatherings where young people interview their grandparents, record stories, and then share them online. It’s not about rejecting Spanish; it’s about not disappearing.” Which option best summarizes the guest’s message?
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3. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 2.1] A student is analyzing an infographic about language use and identity among teens. [Image Cue]: Infographic, “How teens describe the role of language in who they are,” Bar chart with four statements on the x-axis and percent of respondents on the y-axis. Data: (1) “Speaking my family’s language makes me feel connected to my roots” = 68%; (2) “I change the way I speak depending on where I am” = 62%; (3) “I worry people will judge my accent” = 41%; (4) “I prefer using only one language all the time” = 18%. Visual trend: connection to roots and code-switching are most common; preference for only one language is least common. Based on the infographic, which conclusion is best supported?
4. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 2.2] Read the excerpt. “Cuando llegué a la ciudad, dejé de usar algunas expresiones que decía con mi abuela porque me daba miedo que se burlaran. Pero en las redes empecé a seguir a creadores que mezclan español e inglés sin disculparse. Eso me hizo volver a hablar como en casa, y ahora siento que mi manera de hablar cuenta mi historia: de dónde vengo y con quién me identifico.” Which of the following details from the excerpt most directly supports the idea that language influences identity?
5. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.2] You will hear a short excerpt from a podcast. (Transcript provided.) “Hoy no quiero demonizar la tecnología. Los filtros pueden ser divertidos, pero vale la pena preguntarnos quién decide qué es ‘perfecto’. Cuando todos los rostros se parecen en pantalla, también se estrecha nuestra idea de belleza. Mi invitada propone algo simple: usar la cámara para contar historias reales—con arrugas, acentos y todo—porque ahí también hay creatividad.” What is the speaker’s primary purpose?
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6. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.2] Study the infographic described below. [Image Cue]: Infographic (bar chart), “¿Dónde usan el español los estudiantes bilingües?”; x-axis: Context (En casa, Con amigos, En la escuela, En redes sociales); y-axis: Porcentaje de estudiantes (0%–100%); data: En casa 78%, Con amigos 52%, En la escuela 31%, En redes sociales 44%. Footer text: “Programa comunitario: ‘Tu voz, tu historia’—Talleres gratuitos para jóvenes (13–18) para fortalecer el español y compartir relatos familiares.” Based on the data and the footer text, who is the most likely intended audience for this infographic?
7. 1. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 2.3] Read the excerpt from an online article about language diversity in Peru. «En el Perú, hablar quechua no es solo una forma de comunicarse; para muchos jóvenes es una manera de afirmar quiénes son. Aunque el español domina en la escuela y en los medios, varias comunidades han creado talleres de teatro y música en quechua para que los estudiantes lo usen con orgullo. Algunos adolescentes dicen que, cuando hablan quechua en público, sienten que representan a su familia y a su historia.» Which of the following best states the main idea of the excerpt?
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8. 2. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 2.3] You are analyzing an infographic about language and identity among Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. [Image Cue]: Infographic, “Lenguas en casa y sentido de pertenencia (estudiantes Latinx)”. Bar chart with x-axis: “Solo español”, “Español e inglés”, “Solo inglés”; y-axis: “Porcentaje que afirma: ‘Me siento conectado/a a mi herencia cultural’”. Data: Solo español = 68%; Español e inglés = 82%; Solo inglés = 54%. A note below: “Encuesta a 1,200 estudiantes de secundaria (14–18 años)”. Which statement is best supported by the data in the infographic?
9. 3. [Skill: 1.B | Topic: 2.3] Read the excerpt from a short personal essay by a Chicana/Latinx writer about identity and language. «En la escuela me pedían “hablar bien”, como si mis dos idiomas fueran un error. En casa, mi abuela decía que sin español me iba a quedar desarraigada, lejos de los cuentos, los dichos y la forma de querer de nuestra familia. Con el tiempo entendí que mi voz mezcla mundos, y que esa mezcla también es mía.» Based on the context, what does “desarraigada” most nearly mean?
10. 1. [Skill: 2B | Topic: 2.4] Read the guided conversation excerpt. Entrevistadora: En tu casa, ¿qué idioma hablas más con tu familia? Estudiante: Depende. Con mi mamá hablo casi siempre en español, pero con mi hermano uso más inglés porque él se siente más cómodo. Entrevistadora: ¿Y cómo influye eso en tu identidad? Which of the following is the best culturally appropriate, elaborated response that maintains a natural conversational flow and includes a relevant follow-up question?
11. 2. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 2.4] Read the two short texts. Text 1 (school newsletter): "En nuestra secundaria, el programa de doble inmersión busca que los estudiantes desarrollen alfabetización académica en español e inglés. Muchos participantes afirman que, al aprender en dos idiomas, se sienten más conectados con su herencia familiar y más seguros al comunicarse en distintos contextos." Text 2 (student blog post): "Cuando entré al programa bilingüe, pensé que iba a perder mi acento y ‘sonar’ como todos. Pero con el tiempo entendí que mi manera de hablar cuenta mi historia. Ahora me siento orgulloso de usar el español en público, aunque antes me daba pena." Which of the following best identifies a key connection between the two texts?
12. 3. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.4] A student is preparing a formal written presentation for the school website about how language and culture influence identity. The student has gathered notes (below) and must choose the best introduction sentence that establishes an appropriate formal register and clearly previews the topic. Research notes: - Interviews with bilingual students: many report feeling "entre dos mundos" but also more adaptable. - A school report: bilingual education supports academic Spanish and English and can increase students’ self-esteem. - Common challenge: fear of judgment for accent or code-switching. Which introduction best fits the task?
13. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.5] A student is planning an argumentative essay about how bilingualism influences identity. **Source A (community interview):** “Cuando la escuela respeta nuestra lengua indígena, los jóvenes dejan de sentir vergüenza y empiezan a participar más en la comunidad.” (Líder comunitario, Oaxaca) **Source B (school report):** In a pilot bilingual program, 68% of students reported feeling “more confident speaking in public” after one year, but some parents worried that learning two languages would slow academic progress. Which thesis statement BEST sets up an argument that can synthesize the sources while acknowledging an opposing viewpoint?
14. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.5] A student drafted the following sentence for an essay about public identity and the #PonleAcento campaign: “En las camisetas deportivas, escribir el apellido sin acento borra parte de la identidad; por eso la campaña #PonleAcento es importante tambien ayuda a que el publico respete los nombres.” Which revision BEST improves written conventions and cohesion while keeping the meaning?
15. **1. [Skill: 3B | Topic: 2.6]** A student is drafting the introduction for a presentational speaking cultural comparison about how language influences identity. Draft (Spanish): > "Cuando pienso en la identidad, recuerdo el dicho: *‘Dime cómo hablas y te diré quién eres’*. Hoy voy a hablar del aprendizaje de una segunda lengua." Which option is the **best thesis statement** to add next to ensure the introduction includes **different perspectives** and sets up a clear cultural comparison?
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16. **2. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 2.6]** A student is preparing evidence for a cultural comparison about **attitudes toward learning a second language** and its relationship to identity. [Image Cue]: Bar graph, "Porcentaje de jóvenes que dicen que una segunda lengua influye en su identidad", X-axis: Community (Comunidad A: Ciudad de México; Comunidad B: la comunidad del estudiante), Y-axis: Percent agreeing (0–100). Data: Comunidad A = 78%, Comunidad B = 46%. Key trend: Comunidad A is notably higher than Comunidad B. Which sentence best incorporates the graph as **specific evidence** and uses an appropriate **cause-and-effect transition** for a spoken cultural comparison (Spanish)?
17. **1.** [Skill: 7D | Topic: 2.7] **Stimulus (student task):** You are preparing a *presentational speaking* cultural comparison about how beauty standards influence identity in **your home community** and in **a target Spanish-speaking community (Colombia)**. **Question (in English):** Which introductory statement best fulfills the expectation of clearly identifying both communities and setting up a comparison? (Choose the best option.)
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18. **2.** [Skill: 7C | Topic: 2.7] [Image Cue]: Venn diagram, "Influences of Beauty and Aesthetics on Identity: My Community vs. Mexico", Left circle labeled "Mi comunidad (EE. UU.)" with notes: "filtros en redes sociales"; "movimiento de body positivity"; "cirugía estética más normalizada". Right circle labeled "Comunidad meta (México)" with notes: "artesanía y estética tradicional (bordados, textiles)"; "valorar un aspecto más natural en ciertos espacios"; "presencia de concursos de belleza en algunas regiones". Overlap labeled "En común" with notes: "presión social"; "admiración por celebridades"; "redes sociales crean tendencias". **Question (in English):** Which option best turns the Venn diagram notes into a coherent spoken comparison that uses varied grammar (including the subjunctive), complex sentences, and clear connectors (cause/contrast/example)?
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19. **1. [Skill: 1B | Topic: 2.8]** A student is preparing a cultural comparison about how language and cultural practices influence identity. The student uses the Venn diagram below to organize ideas comparing their home community (Chicago, United States) and a target language community (Bogotá, Colombia). > [Image Cue]: Venn diagram, "Cómo la lengua y la cultura influyen en la identidad: Chicago vs. Bogotá". Left circle labeled "Chicago"; right circle labeled "Bogotá"; overlap labeled "Ambas". Items: > - Chicago only: "Muchos jóvenes alternan entre inglés y español (Spanglish)"; "Festivales multiculturales con influencia de muchas comunidades inmigrantes". > - Both (overlap): "La forma de hablar cambia según con quién se conversa (familia vs. escuela/trabajo)"; "La música popular influye en la manera de vestirse y hablar". > - Bogotá only: "Uso frecuente de 'usted' incluso entre personas jóvenes"; "Expresiones locales como 'chévere' o '¿quiubo?'". Which conclusion is best supported by information placed in the overlap ("Ambas")?
20. **2. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 2.8]** A student is drafting the introduction to a presentational cultural comparison. The teacher reminds the student that an effective introduction should clearly identify both the student’s home community and a target language community. Which introduction best meets this goal?
Answer all parts of each question. Answers must be in essay form. Outlines or lists alone are not acceptable.
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