AP Spanish Interpretación de Fuentes Auditivas 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an AP Spanish audio passage, a radio host says: 'El festival atrajo a miles de personas de toda la región, superando las expectativas de los organizadores.' What is the main idea?
- The festival was poorly attended
- The festival exceeded attendance expectations (Correct answer)
- The organizers were disappointed with turnout
- The festival was canceled due to low interest
Correct answer: The festival exceeded attendance expectations
The phrase 'superando las expectativas' means 'surpassing expectations,' indicating better-than-expected attendance.
Question 2: A speaker in an audio selection uses the word 'madrugada' repeatedly. What time of day is being discussed?
- Late afternoon
- Early morning hours before dawn (Correct answer)
- Midday
- Early evening
Correct answer: Early morning hours before dawn
'Madrugada' refers to the early morning hours, typically between midnight and dawn.
Question 3: In an AP Spanish audio, a speaker states: 'Sin embargo, los datos indican lo contrario.' What rhetorical function does 'sin embargo' serve?
- It introduces an example
- It signals a contrast or contradiction (Correct answer)
- It summarizes a previous point
- It introduces a cause
Correct answer: It signals a contrast or contradiction
'Sin embargo' is a transitional phrase meaning 'however,' used to introduce contrasting information.
Question 4: A podcast in Spanish discusses 'el efecto invernadero.' Which topic is being addressed?
- Agricultural greenhouse farming
- The greenhouse effect and climate change (Correct answer)
- Indoor plant cultivation
- Solar energy production
Correct answer: The greenhouse effect and climate change
'El efecto invernadero' literally means 'the greenhouse effect,' a key environmental concept.
Question 5: In an audio interview, the speaker's tone shifts from confident to hesitant when asked about budget cuts. What can be inferred?
- The speaker is enthusiastic about the cuts
- The speaker may be uncertain or uncomfortable about the topic (Correct answer)
- The speaker disagrees with the interviewer's premise
- The speaker has no knowledge of the budget
Correct answer: The speaker may be uncertain or uncomfortable about the topic
A shift from confidence to hesitance typically signals discomfort, uncertainty, or reluctance to address a sensitive subject.
Question 6: A news broadcast mentions that a city 'implementó medidas de austeridad.' What did the city do?
- Launched a new public spending program
- Introduced spending cuts and economic restrictions (Correct answer)
- Celebrated an anniversary
- Opened new government offices
Correct answer: Introduced spending cuts and economic restrictions
'Medidas de austeridad' means austerity measures — government policies to reduce spending.
Question 7: In an AP Spanish audio, a character says: 'Me alegra que hayas venido.' Which grammatical mood is used in 'hayas venido'?
- Indicative
- Conditional
- Subjunctive (Correct answer)
- Imperative
Correct answer: Subjunctive
'Hayas venido' is present perfect subjunctive, triggered by the emotion expressed in the main clause 'me alegra.'
AP Spanish Interpretación de Fuentes Auditivas 2
In an AP Spanish audio passage, a radio host says: 'El festival atrajo a miles de personas de toda la región, superando las expectativas de los organizadores.' What is the main idea?