AP Spanish Interpretación de Fuentes Auditivas 2

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?

Accepted Answer

The festival exceeded attendance expectations

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Early morning hours before dawn

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

It signals a contrast or contradiction

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect and climate change

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

The speaker may be uncertain or uncomfortable about the topic

Answer

A shift from confidence to hesitance typically signals discomfort, uncertainty, or reluctance to address a sensitive subject.

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AP Spanish Interpretación de Fuentes Auditivas 2