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FSI - Spanish Headstart Latin America, Headstart Latin America 13

Headstart Latin America 13

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America Self-Evaluation Quiz for Module 1, Unit 1.

You will hear 10 situations. Respond to each situation during the pause provided. Then you will hear the correct response.

If you can respond to the situations correctly during the pauses, you are ready to go on to the next unit. Ready?

Here is situation 1. You are a sergeant attending a party in the evening with your wife, Gloria. You see Lieutenant Gomez. Greet him and introduce your wife to him.

Buenas noches, mi teniente Gomez. Le presento a mi esposa, Gloria.

Situation 2. Let's suppose that you have just been introduced to the wife of one of your friends. Tell her that you are glad to meet her.

Mucho gusto. Mucho gusto, señora.

Situation 3. Assume that you are Bob Miller and that you have just been introduced to someone. Give that person your full name and say, at your service.

Bob Miller para servirle. Or, Bob Miller a sus órdenes.

Situation 4. You are Lieutenant Edward Hudson and I am a colonel. It is 10 o'clock in the morning. Greet me and introduce yourself.

Buenos días, mi coronel. Yo soy el teniente Edward Hudson.

Situation 5. You want to introduce your wife, Anne, to Mr. Ramos. What would you say to Mr. Ramos?

Señor Ramos, le presento a mi esposa, Anne.

Situation 6. You want to introduce Pedro to Dr. Salazar. What would you say to Dr. Salazar?

Doctor Salazar, le presento a Pedro.

Situation 7. You want to introduce Captain Juárez to Mr. Fernández. What would you say?

Señor Fernández, le presento al Capitán Juárez.

Situation 8. I am Sergeant Pérez. It is shortly after noon. Greet me and ask, how are you?

Buenas tardes, Sergeant Pérez. ¿Cómo está usted?

Situation 9. A lady has just been introduced to Mr. Ramos. How would she tell Mr. Ramos that she is delighted?

Encantada, Señor Ramos.

Encantada.

Situation 10. You are Private Smith. I say to you,

Buenos días, Soldado Smith. ¿Cómo está usted?

How would you respond?

Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?

Muy bien, gracias.

Respondo a cada situación durante la pausa que se le ofrece. Entonces, escuchará la respuesta correcta.

Si puede responder a las situaciones correctamente durante las pausas, está listo para ir a la siguiente unidad. ¿Listo?

Situación 1. En una fiesta, está hablando con la persona que acabas de conocer.

Quieres preguntar cuánto tiempo esa persona ha estado viviendo en Balboa. ¿Qué dirías?

¿Cuánto tiempo hace que vive usted en Balboa?

Situation 2. A person asks you how long you have been living in Panama.

How would you say that you have been living in Panama for 7 months?

Hace 7 meses que vivo en Panamá.

Situation 3. Both you and another person have been asked if you like Fort Gulick.

Answer for both of you that you like it.

Sí, nos gusta.

Or...

Sí, nos gusta Fort Gulick.

Situation 4. At a party, someone asks you whether you like Panama.

Say yes, that you like Panama, but that it is very hot.

Sí, me gusta Panamá, pero hace mucho calor.

Situation 5. You've been talking to a Panamanian friend who asks if you like Quarry Heights.

Tell your friend that you don't like it.

No, no me gusta.

Or...

No, no me gusta Quarry Heights.

Situation 6. You would like to go to Santa Clara Beach,

but you don't want to go if it's too windy there.

How would you ask if it's very windy in Santa Clara Beach?

Hace mucho viento en Santa Clara.

Situation 7. You have just met Mr. Pérez. Ask him where he is from.

¿De dónde es usted?

Or...

¿De dónde es usted, señor Pérez?

Situation 8. You have just met a couple at Tocumán Airport.

You want to ask them where they are from. What would you say?

¿De dónde son ustedes?

Situation 9. A Panamanian official asks you and your spouse where you are from.

Answer for both of you that you are from California.

Somos de California.

Or...

Nosotros somos de California.

Situation 10. You meet a Panamanian who asks you...

¿Le gusta Panamá?

What does he want to know?

He wants to know if you like Panama.

Situation 11. Someone says to you and your spouse...

¿Les gusta Colón?

What did she ask?

She asked if you both like Colón.

Situation 12. You have some time off and would like to go to the island of Contadora.

You ask a Panamanian if it's cold there, and he says...

No, no hace frío en Contadora, pero hace un poco de viento.

What did he say?

He said that it's not cold in Contadora, but that it's a little windy.

Situation 13. Major Ortiz asks you...

¿De dónde es usted?

How would you answer his question?

You should have started your answer with...

Soy de...

followed by the place you are from.

The answers to the quiz are also printed in the key at the end of your book.

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America Self-Evaluation Quiz for Module 1, Unit 3.

You will hear 18 situations. Respond during the pause. Then you will hear the correct response.

Situation 1. You are talking to a couple you have just met. Ask whether they have any children.

¿Tienen ustedes hijos?

Situation 2. You and your spouse have just been asked if you have any children.

Answer for both of you that you have three children.

Situation 3. You want to ask a lady if she has any children. How would you ask her?

¿Tiene usted hijos?

Situation 4. A Panamanian friend has just asked you and your spouse if you have any children.

Respond for both of you that you don't have any children.

No, no tenemos hijos.

No tenemos hijos.

Situation 5. Assume that you want to ask two people where they work. What would you say?

¿Dónde trabajan ustedes?

Situation 6. At a party you are talking to a lady you have met. You want to know where she works. Ask her.

¿Dónde trabaja usted?

Situation 7. In the course of a conversation a gentleman asks you where you work. Tell him that you work at Fort Davis.

Trabajo en Fort Davis.

Situation 8. A person asks you if you work at Fort Gulick. Say that you don't work at Fort Gulick, that you work at Fort Davis.

No, no trabajo en Fort Gulick. Trabajo en Fort Davis.

Situation 9. You and your spouse have been introduced to another couple. During your conversation you decide to ask them where they live. What would you say?

¿Dónde viven ustedes?

Situation 10. Let's assume that you and your spouse have been asked where you live. Answer for both of you that you live in Balboa.

Vivimos en Balboa.

Situation 11. While talking to a Panamanian lady, you ask her where she lives. Tell her that you live in Balboa.

Situation 11. While talking to a Panamanian lady, you decide to ask where she lives. What would you say?

¿Dónde vive usted?

Situation 12. You live in Fort Gulick. At a social gathering, someone asks you where you live. Answer the question.

Vivo en Fort Gulick.

Situation 13. A Panamanian asks you and your spouse if you live in Colón. How would you answer for both of you that you don't live in Colón?

No, no vivimos en Colón.

Situation 14. Assume that you are talking to a Panamanian friend. Ask him if he lives in Balboa.

¿Vive usted en Balboa?

Situation 15. You have committed a social blunder. How would you say that you are sorry?

Or...

Lo siento mucho.

Situation 16. In the middle of a conversation, you realize that you must leave. Excuse yourself, saying that you are sorry, but you have to leave.

Lo siento, pero tengo que irme.

Situation 17. You and a Panamanian friend are winding up a conversation. Tell him that you will see him later.

Or...

Situation 18. You are assigned to Fort Amador. You, your wife, and your two daughters live in Quarry Heights. Answer the following questions.

¿Dónde trabaja usted?

Trabajo en Fort Amador.

¿Viven ustedes en Fort Amador?

No, no vivimos en Fort Amador. Vivimos en Quarry Heights.

Or...

No, vivimos en Quarry Heights.

¿Tenemos ustedes hijos?

Sí, tenemos dos hijas.

Or...

Sí, tenemos dos niñas.

After you have given the quiz your best effort, if you still have doubts about any of your answers, check the key at the end of the book.

If you were able to respond correctly and the pause is provided, you are ready to go on to the next module.

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Dónde queda el Hotel Panamá?

Muy amable, señor.

Muy amable, señor.

Un tiquete de ida y vuelta para Colón, por favor.

The word...

Boleto.

Or...

Pasaje.

...is also acceptable for ticket.

Situation 4.

You are at a bus station where you want to buy a one-way ticket to David.

What would you say to the ticket agent?

Un tiquete para David.

The word...

Boleto.

Or...

Pasaje.

...is also acceptable.

Situation 5.

You have asked for a ticket to Panama.

Now, you want to know how much it is.

How do you ask that?

Situation 6.

After buying your ticket, you want to say,

Thank you very much.

How do you say this?

Muchas gracias.

Situation 7.

You have forgotten your watch,

and you need to know what time it is.

How would you ask for the time?

¿Qué hora es?

Situation 8.

Someone has asked you what time it is.

Tell that person that it's ten past eleven.

Son las once y diez.

Situation 9.

You want to fly to San Blas.

How would you ask at what time the plane leaves for San Blas?

¿A qué hora sale el avión para San Blas?

Situation 9.

¿A qué hora llega el bus para San Blas?

Situation 10.

Before notifying a friend of your arrival time,

you need to find out when the bus will get to Panama.

How would you ask the ticket agent

at what time the bus arrives?

¿A qué hora llega el bus?

Situation 11.

You ask for directions to a certain restaurant,

and the police officer says to you,

En la próxima calle, doble a la derecha

y siga derecho hasta el final.

What did he say?

He said, at the next street,

turn right and continue straight ahead to the end.

Situation 12.

You have asked a ticket agent for some tickets.

As she hands them to you, she says,

Aquí tiene.

What did she say?

She said, here you are.

Situation 13.

Someone has just told you the time.

What time is it?

It's five to one.

Situation 14.

Someone has just told you the time.

What time is it?

It's twenty past nine.

Situation 15.

You have asked about the departure time

of a train for Colón.

The ticket agent says,

Sale a las cuatro y veinticinco.

What did she say?

She said, it leaves at twenty-five past four.

This is the end of the tape portion of the self-evaluation quiz.

Now do part two, which is in your book.

This is the Spanish Head Start Quiz.

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America

self-evaluation quiz for Module 2, Unit 2.

The quiz consists of two parts.

In part one, you will hear 18 situations.

Respond to each situation during the pause provided.

You will then hear the correct response.

Part two, which is in your text,

will test your ability to identify the road signs

you have learned in this unit.

If you can respond correctly on both parts,

you are ready to go on to the next unit.

Situation 1.

You are driving through a Panamanian town.

Your gas gauge shows that you need gas.

You want to find a Texaco station

so that you can use your credit card.

Ask a passerby,

Is there a Texaco station near here?

¿Hay una gasolinera Texaco cerca de aquí?

¿Cómo hago para llegar al restaurante Imperial?

Muchas gracias, señor guardia.

Muy agradecido, señor guardia.

¿Me llena el tanque, por favor?

Add a gas station.

Tell the attendant that you want 10 gallons of regular gasoline.

Or,

Situation 6.

Ask the station attendant to check the battery and also the tires.

Me chequeé la batería y también las llantas.

Necesito aceite.

¿Le pone un cuarto, por favor?

Or,

¿Le pone un cuarto de aceite, por favor?

¿Cuántos por todo?

Situation 10.

You have just asked a lady if there is a gas station nearby.

She says,

What did she say?

She said, yes, there is one on Columbia Street.

Situation 11.

After you ask if there is a hotel nearby,

a Panamanian says to you,

¿Qué hay cerca de aquí?

What did she say?

She said, no, there isn't any near here.

Situation 12.

You have asked a Panamanian for directions to a certain restaurant.

She says,

What did she say?

She said, turn left at that corner and you will see the restaurant.

Situation 13.

You and some friends in a car ask a passerby for directions to an ESO gas station.

The person tells you,

What did the person say to you?

He said, turn right at that street and keep going straight ahead to the ESO gas station.

Situation 14.

You ask a Panamanian friend to do you a favor.

He responds with,

What did he say?

He said, sure, or, of course, or, by all means.

Situation 15.

At a gas station, an attendant checks everything you have asked him to.

Then he says,

What did he say?

He said, everything is okay, but the radiator needs water.

Situation 16.

After checking your car, the gas station attendant comes up to you and says,

What did he say?

He said, all done.

Situation 17.

The mechanic says to you,

What did he say?

He said, 14.50 for the gas and 1.20 for the oil.

This is the end of the taped portion of the quiz.

Check the key if you have any doubts about the answers.

Now, do part two, which is in your text.


Headstart Latin America 13 Headstart Lateinamerika 13 Headstart Latin America 13

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America Self-Evaluation Quiz for Module 1, Unit 1.

You will hear 10 situations. Respond to each situation during the pause provided. Then you will hear the correct response.

If you can respond to the situations correctly during the pauses, you are ready to go on to the next unit. Ready?

Here is situation 1. You are a sergeant attending a party in the evening with your wife, Gloria. You see Lieutenant Gomez. Greet him and introduce your wife to him.

Buenas noches, mi teniente Gomez. Le presento a mi esposa, Gloria.

Situation 2. Let's suppose that you have just been introduced to the wife of one of your friends. Tell her that you are glad to meet her.

Mucho gusto. Mucho gusto, señora.

Situation 3. Assume that you are Bob Miller and that you have just been introduced to someone. Give that person your full name and say, at your service.

Bob Miller para servirle. Or, Bob Miller a sus órdenes.

Situation 4. You are Lieutenant Edward Hudson and I am a colonel. It is 10 o'clock in the morning. Greet me and introduce yourself.

Buenos días, mi coronel. Yo soy el teniente Edward Hudson.

Situation 5. You want to introduce your wife, Anne, to Mr. Ramos. What would you say to Mr. Ramos?

Señor Ramos, le presento a mi esposa, Anne.

Situation 6. You want to introduce Pedro to Dr. Salazar. What would you say to Dr. Salazar?

Doctor Salazar, le presento a Pedro.

Situation 7. You want to introduce Captain Juárez to Mr. Fernández. What would you say?

Señor Fernández, le presento al Capitán Juárez.

Situation 8. I am Sergeant Pérez. It is shortly after noon. Greet me and ask, how are you?

Buenas tardes, Sergeant Pérez. ¿Cómo está usted?

Situation 9. A lady has just been introduced to Mr. Ramos. How would she tell Mr. Ramos that she is delighted?

Encantada, Señor Ramos.

Encantada.

Situation 10. You are Private Smith. I say to you,

Buenos días, Soldado Smith. ¿Cómo está usted?

How would you respond?

Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted?

Muy bien, gracias.

Respondo a cada situación durante la pausa que se le ofrece. Entonces, escuchará la respuesta correcta.

Si puede responder a las situaciones correctamente durante las pausas, está listo para ir a la siguiente unidad. ¿Listo?

Situación 1. En una fiesta, está hablando con la persona que acabas de conocer.

Quieres preguntar cuánto tiempo esa persona ha estado viviendo en Balboa. ¿Qué dirías?

¿Cuánto tiempo hace que vive usted en Balboa?

Situation 2. A person asks you how long you have been living in Panama.

How would you say that you have been living in Panama for 7 months?

Hace 7 meses que vivo en Panamá.

Situation 3. Both you and another person have been asked if you like Fort Gulick.

Answer for both of you that you like it.

Sí, nos gusta.

Or...

Sí, nos gusta Fort Gulick.

Situation 4. At a party, someone asks you whether you like Panama.

Say yes, that you like Panama, but that it is very hot.

Sí, me gusta Panamá, pero hace mucho calor.

Situation 5. You've been talking to a Panamanian friend who asks if you like Quarry Heights.

Tell your friend that you don't like it.

No, no me gusta.

Or...

No, no me gusta Quarry Heights.

Situation 6. You would like to go to Santa Clara Beach,

but you don't want to go if it's too windy there.

How would you ask if it's very windy in Santa Clara Beach?

Hace mucho viento en Santa Clara.

Situation 7. You have just met Mr. Pérez. Ask him where he is from.

¿De dónde es usted?

Or...

¿De dónde es usted, señor Pérez?

Situation 8. You have just met a couple at Tocumán Airport.

You want to ask them where they are from. What would you say?

¿De dónde son ustedes?

Situation 9. A Panamanian official asks you and your spouse where you are from.

Answer for both of you that you are from California.

Somos de California.

Or...

Nosotros somos de California.

Situation 10. You meet a Panamanian who asks you...

¿Le gusta Panamá?

What does he want to know?

He wants to know if you like Panama.

Situation 11. Someone says to you and your spouse...

¿Les gusta Colón?

What did she ask?

She asked if you both like Colón.

Situation 12. You have some time off and would like to go to the island of Contadora.

You ask a Panamanian if it's cold there, and he says...

No, no hace frío en Contadora, pero hace un poco de viento.

What did he say?

He said that it's not cold in Contadora, but that it's a little windy.

Situation 13. Major Ortiz asks you...

¿De dónde es usted?

How would you answer his question?

You should have started your answer with...

Soy de...

followed by the place you are from.

The answers to the quiz are also printed in the key at the end of your book.

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America Self-Evaluation Quiz for Module 1, Unit 3.

You will hear 18 situations. Respond during the pause. Then you will hear the correct response.

Situation 1. You are talking to a couple you have just met. Ask whether they have any children.

¿Tienen ustedes hijos?

Situation 2. You and your spouse have just been asked if you have any children.

Answer for both of you that you have three children.

Situation 3. You want to ask a lady if she has any children. How would you ask her?

¿Tiene usted hijos?

Situation 4. A Panamanian friend has just asked you and your spouse if you have any children.

Respond for both of you that you don't have any children.

No, no tenemos hijos.

No tenemos hijos.

Situation 5. Assume that you want to ask two people where they work. What would you say?

¿Dónde trabajan ustedes?

Situation 6. At a party you are talking to a lady you have met. You want to know where she works. Ask her.

¿Dónde trabaja usted?

Situation 7. In the course of a conversation a gentleman asks you where you work. Tell him that you work at Fort Davis.

Trabajo en Fort Davis.

Situation 8. A person asks you if you work at Fort Gulick. Say that you don't work at Fort Gulick, that you work at Fort Davis.

No, no trabajo en Fort Gulick. Trabajo en Fort Davis.

Situation 9. You and your spouse have been introduced to another couple. During your conversation you decide to ask them where they live. What would you say?

¿Dónde viven ustedes?

Situation 10. Let's assume that you and your spouse have been asked where you live. Answer for both of you that you live in Balboa.

Vivimos en Balboa.

Situation 11. While talking to a Panamanian lady, you ask her where she lives. Tell her that you live in Balboa.

Situation 11. While talking to a Panamanian lady, you decide to ask where she lives. What would you say?

¿Dónde vive usted?

Situation 12. You live in Fort Gulick. At a social gathering, someone asks you where you live. Answer the question.

Vivo en Fort Gulick.

Situation 13. A Panamanian asks you and your spouse if you live in Colón. How would you answer for both of you that you don't live in Colón?

No, no vivimos en Colón.

Situation 14. Assume that you are talking to a Panamanian friend. Ask him if he lives in Balboa.

¿Vive usted en Balboa?

Situation 15. You have committed a social blunder. How would you say that you are sorry?

Or...

Lo siento mucho.

Situation 16. In the middle of a conversation, you realize that you must leave. Excuse yourself, saying that you are sorry, but you have to leave.

Lo siento, pero tengo que irme.

Situation 17. You and a Panamanian friend are winding up a conversation. Tell him that you will see him later.

Or...

Situation 18. You are assigned to Fort Amador. You, your wife, and your two daughters live in Quarry Heights. Answer the following questions.

¿Dónde trabaja usted?

Trabajo en Fort Amador.

¿Viven ustedes en Fort Amador?

No, no vivimos en Fort Amador. Vivimos en Quarry Heights.

Or...

No, vivimos en Quarry Heights.

¿Tenemos ustedes hijos?

Sí, tenemos dos hijas.

Or...

Sí, tenemos dos niñas.

After you have given the quiz your best effort, if you still have doubts about any of your answers, check the key at the end of the book.

If you were able to respond correctly and the pause is provided, you are ready to go on to the next module.

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Cuál es el tema que te preocupa más?

¿Dónde queda el Hotel Panamá?

Muy amable, señor.

Muy amable, señor.

Un tiquete de ida y vuelta para Colón, por favor.

The word...

Boleto.

Or...

Pasaje.

...is also acceptable for ticket.

Situation 4.

You are at a bus station where you want to buy a one-way ticket to David.

What would you say to the ticket agent?

Un tiquete para David.

The word...

Boleto.

Or...

Pasaje.

...is also acceptable.

Situation 5.

You have asked for a ticket to Panama.

Now, you want to know how much it is.

How do you ask that?

Situation 6.

After buying your ticket, you want to say,

Thank you very much.

How do you say this?

Muchas gracias.

Situation 7.

You have forgotten your watch,

and you need to know what time it is.

How would you ask for the time?

¿Qué hora es?

Situation 8.

Someone has asked you what time it is.

Tell that person that it's ten past eleven.

Son las once y diez.

Situation 9.

You want to fly to San Blas.

How would you ask at what time the plane leaves for San Blas?

¿A qué hora sale el avión para San Blas?

Situation 9.

¿A qué hora llega el bus para San Blas?

Situation 10.

Before notifying a friend of your arrival time,

you need to find out when the bus will get to Panama.

How would you ask the ticket agent

at what time the bus arrives?

¿A qué hora llega el bus?

Situation 11.

You ask for directions to a certain restaurant,

and the police officer says to you,

En la próxima calle, doble a la derecha

y siga derecho hasta el final.

What did he say?

He said, at the next street,

turn right and continue straight ahead to the end.

Situation 12.

You have asked a ticket agent for some tickets.

As she hands them to you, she says,

Aquí tiene.

What did she say?

She said, here you are.

Situation 13.

Someone has just told you the time.

What time is it?

It's five to one.

Situation 14.

Someone has just told you the time.

What time is it?

It's twenty past nine.

Situation 15.

You have asked about the departure time

of a train for Colón.

The ticket agent says,

Sale a las cuatro y veinticinco.

What did she say?

She said, it leaves at twenty-five past four.

This is the end of the tape portion of the self-evaluation quiz.

Now do part two, which is in your book.

This is the Spanish Head Start Quiz.

This is the Spanish Head Start for Latin America

self-evaluation quiz for Module 2, Unit 2.

The quiz consists of two parts.

In part one, you will hear 18 situations.

Respond to each situation during the pause provided.

You will then hear the correct response.

Part two, which is in your text,

will test your ability to identify the road signs

you have learned in this unit.

If you can respond correctly on both parts,

you are ready to go on to the next unit.

Situation 1.

You are driving through a Panamanian town.

Your gas gauge shows that you need gas.

You want to find a Texaco station

so that you can use your credit card.

Ask a passerby,

Is there a Texaco station near here?

¿Hay una gasolinera Texaco cerca de aquí?

¿Cómo hago para llegar al restaurante Imperial?

Muchas gracias, señor guardia.

Muy agradecido, señor guardia.

¿Me llena el tanque, por favor?

Add a gas station.

Tell the attendant that you want 10 gallons of regular gasoline.

Or,

Situation 6.

Ask the station attendant to check the battery and also the tires.

Me chequeé la batería y también las llantas.

Necesito aceite.

¿Le pone un cuarto, por favor?

Or,

¿Le pone un cuarto de aceite, por favor?

¿Cuántos por todo?

Situation 10.

You have just asked a lady if there is a gas station nearby.

She says,

What did she say?

She said, yes, there is one on Columbia Street.

Situation 11.

After you ask if there is a hotel nearby,

a Panamanian says to you,

¿Qué hay cerca de aquí?

What did she say?

She said, no, there isn't any near here.

Situation 12.

You have asked a Panamanian for directions to a certain restaurant.

She says,

What did she say?

She said, turn left at that corner and you will see the restaurant.

Situation 13.

You and some friends in a car ask a passerby for directions to an ESO gas station.

The person tells you,

What did the person say to you?

He said, turn right at that street and keep going straight ahead to the ESO gas station.

Situation 14.

You ask a Panamanian friend to do you a favor.

He responds with,

What did he say?

He said, sure, or, of course, or, by all means.

Situation 15.

At a gas station, an attendant checks everything you have asked him to.

Then he says,

What did he say?

He said, everything is okay, but the radiator needs water.

Situation 16.

After checking your car, the gas station attendant comes up to you and says,

What did he say?

He said, all done.

Situation 17.

The mechanic says to you,

What did he say?

He said, 14.50 for the gas and 1.20 for the oil.

This is the end of the taped portion of the quiz.

Check the key if you have any doubts about the answers.

Now, do part two, which is in your text.