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States, not to Mexico! You should spend your time learning English instead of watching that nonsense!”
[18]. When I was nine, my immigration to the US forced me to say goodbye to what had become a huge and
indispcnsible part of me. I needed to hear Spanish, to listen to it daily, and although Los Angeles could be
considered a Spanish speaker’s paradise, my largely Romanian neighborhood allowed for little interaction
with the language. For six years, destiny kept US apart and the feelings that Spanish had evoked in me soon
faded away.
But high school brought about a new era in my life, an era in which my love for Spanish was revived and
greatly amplified. For an hour a day, life was put on hold and I was able to speak and read Spanish more
actively than ever. After two years of Advanced Placement Spanish, I not only understood the language to
perfection, but spoke it flawlessly as well.
There are no words that can describe how proud and greatly accomplished I feel today at my ability to speak
Spanish. [19], One man, after seeing my romanian last name, asked me if it was my husband’s, for
undoubtedly, he believed, I was Mexican. Given to a Romanian girl, whose family members were oblivious
to the language, and who had learned it on her own despite their objections, this was the greatest
compliment of all. In the United States, Spanish is the second most spoken language and a great asset for
anyone who speaks it. It is not “nonsense,” as my father had dubbed it, and being able to prove this to him
has made me even prouder for loving Spanish.
My love of Spanish has influenced much of who I am today. [20]. It has made me stronger, and taught me
that I must always fight with unstoppable perseverance for all that is important to me. I am determined to
use my love and passion for Spanish to make an impact on the world. Currently, Spanish is the primary
language of 21 nations around the globe, and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. I want
to be the link that connects these nations to the United States, and to the 40 million Americans whose native
language is Spanish. I want to use my ability to speak Spanish to learn more about the people of these
nations, both on a professional and personal level, no matter where the path of life takes me, I wish for
Spanish to always be a part of me.
Through the years, Spanish has evolved into one of my most remarkable accomplishments. Today, I am
prouder than ever of loving Spanish - of having something that distinguishes me from the rest, something
that makes me unique. It is not often the case for a Romanian-American girl living in Los Angeles to exhibit
such passion and devotion towards a language that is foreign to both her native and adoptive countries,
nevertheless, Spanish is a big part of whom I am today, and an even bigger part of who I will be in the
future.
A. During a recent trip to Mexico, I was mistaken more than once for one of the natives.
B. Much of my love for Spanish came from my experience in Los Angeles when we moved to the States.
C The fight that I led against family objections and immigration to a new land has allowed me to develop an
ambitious and aggressive spirit in the face of adversity.
D. As I learned to read, I started associating the Romanian subtitles with the Spanish dialogue, and little by
little, I began understanding the language.
E. Sadly, my family’s objection was only the first of many hardships I was bound to encounter.
F. I often wondered if my decision to learn a language the right choice to make.
G. Having been born and raised behind the Iron Curtain, in a country where Western influence was limited
and the official and only language was Romanian, I was on my own.
91. Attending the party on Friday night is not an option for me as the deadline for my assignment is
approaching. (CHOICE)
As the deadline for my assignment is drawing skip the party on Friday night.
92. She felt greatly relieved when she received the news of her promotion. (INFORMED)
Much to her promotion.
93. John's aptitude for numbers enables him to solve complex mathematical problems effortlessly and
quickly, completing them within seconds. (HEAD)
John numbers, effortlessly solving complex mathematical problems in seconds.
94. During the pandemic, it was difficult to find enough masks and ventilators. (SUPPLY)
Masks and ventilators occurred.
95. Anne Hathaway truly excelled in sences that called for raw emotion and full-throttled singing, like the
one in the Les Miserables. (ELEMENT)
Anne Hathaway in scenes that called for raw emotion and full-throttled singing, like the one in the Les
Miserables.
96. The attendees of the party tolerated the unruly behavior of some individuals, despite feeling annoyed
and uncomfortable. (UP)
The unruly behavior of some individuals at the party the attendees, despite their annoyance and
discomfort.
97. As I stepped into the room, I was startled to discover that there was nothing left, no trace of furniture or
belongings to be found. (ABACK)
When I entered the room, I find it completely empty, devoid of any furniture or belongings.
98. I did not hear much that could surprise me in any way. (FAR)
Much of surprising.
99. A professional receptionist always gives a friendly smile whenever a guest enters the hotel, as to make
them feel welcomed. (IN)
A professional receptionist always to welcome guests when they enter the hotel.
100. Khanh found it difficult to accept that her dream job was no longer available. (TERMS)
Khanh had difficulty losing her dream job.
ERROR IDENTIFICATION (5 pts)
For questions 101-105, identify the five errors in the following passage and correct them. Indicate the line
at which mistakes are found, and how to correct them.
Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.
Example (*):
Line Error Correction
1 spectacle spectacles
(*) this example can not be written on your answer sheet
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each error/ correction on the answer sheet.
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1 The Olympic Games, one of the world's most prestigious athletic spectacle,
2 have roots dating back from ancient Greece, approximately 776 BCE. Originally,
3 they were religious events held in Olympia, in honor of Zeus, the king of the Greek
4 gods. Revived in the modern era by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1896, in Athens,
5 Greece, they eventually became a platform promoted international peace and
6 friendship through sports.
7 The Olympics have evolved significantly overtime, including the introduction
8 of the Winter Games in 1924 and the Paralympics for athletes with disabilities in
9 I960. Without obstacles like political boycotts, terrorism, and pandemics, the
10 Olympic Games have persistently symbolised the unifying spirit of global
11 competitor and fair play.