1.
Parque Máximo Gómez in Little Havana is also known as El Parque del . . .
Correct Answer
A. Dominó
Explanation
Parque Máximo Gómez in Little Havana is also known as El Parque del Dominó because it is a popular gathering spot for people who play the game of dominó. The park is known for its domino tables where players gather to socialize and compete in friendly games. It has become a cultural symbol of the Cuban community in Little Havana, where dominó is a beloved pastime. The park's name reflects its association with this traditional game and the vibrant community that enjoys playing it.
2.
Choose the sport or club that best fits this description:
se monta a caballo
Correct Answer
C. La equitación
Explanation
The correct answer is "la equitación" because it directly translates to "horseback riding" in English. The phrase "se monta a caballo" means "to ride on horseback," which is a popular activity in the sport of horseback riding. The other options, such as "la lucha libre" (wrestling), "la natación" (swimming), and "la oratoria" (public speaking), do not involve riding horses.
3.
What word or phrase best describes empatar?
Correct Answer
C. Tener el mismo puntaje.
Explanation
The word "empatar" in Spanish means to tie or draw, specifically in the context of a game or competition where both sides have the same score or result. Therefore, the phrase "tener el mismo puntaje" (having the same score) best describes the word "empatar."
4.
Which body part is most affected in the phrase:
Me rompí la muñeca cuando me caí.
Correct Answer
B. El hueso
Explanation
The phrase "Me rompí la muñeca cuando me caí" translates to "I broke my wrist when I fell." The word "muñeca" means "wrist" in Spanish. Therefore, the body part most affected in the phrase is the "wrist" or "el hueso" which means "bone" in Spanish.
5.
Which body part is most affected in the phrase:
Fui a la playa y me quemé con el sol.
Correct Answer
D. La piel
Explanation
In the given phrase, "Fui a la playa y me quemé con el sol", the phrase "me quemé con el sol" translates to "I got burned by the sun". The word "quemé" indicates that the person got burned, and "con el sol" specifies that it was due to the sun. Therefore, the body part most affected in this situation would be "la piel" (the skin), as it is the part of the body that is directly exposed to the sun and can get burned.
6.
Which body part is most affected in the phrase:
Me dio un calambre.
Correct Answer
C. El muslo
Explanation
In the phrase "Me dio un calambre," the word "calambre" translates to "cramp" in English. Cramps typically occur in muscles, causing sudden and involuntary contractions. Therefore, the body part most affected in this phrase would be "el muslo," which translates to "thigh."
7.
What phrase would best complete the following dialog:
- ¿Cómo te fue en la competencia de esquí acuático?
- Estuvo increíble. __________________________
Correct Answer
D. Esquié muy bien.
Explanation
The phrase "Esquié muy bien" best completes the dialog because it directly answers the question about how the person did in the water skiing competition. It indicates that they did very well in the competition.
8.
What phrase would best complete the following dialog:
- ¿Cómo te fue en la competencia de natación?
- No me fue muy bien. __________________________
Correct Answer
B. Nadé mal.
Explanation
The phrase "Nadé mal" best completes the dialog because it directly answers the question about how the person did in the swimming competition. It indicates that the person did not perform well in the competition.
9.
Use the correct form of the verb sentirse to complete this sentence:
Yo _____ muy contento cuando nos dieron el trofeo.
Correct Answer
A. Me sentí
Explanation
The correct answer is "me sentí". This is because the subject of the sentence, "Yo" (meaning "I"), is expressing their own feelings of happiness when they received the trophy. Therefore, the reflexive pronoun "me" is used with the verb "sentir" to indicate that the subject is feeling the emotion themselves.
10.
Complete the sentence with the correct preterite form of ser or estar:
La competencia _____ increíble.
Correct Answer
D. Estuvo
Explanation
The correct answer is "estuvo". In this sentence, we are describing the competition, which is a temporary state or condition. The preterite form of the verb "estar" is used to indicate a specific past action or event. Therefore, "estuvo" is the correct preterite form of "estar" to describe the competition as incredible in the past.