AP Italian Language and Culture 2009 Free-Response Questions

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1 AP Italian Language and Culture 2009 Free-Response Questions The College Board The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,600 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT and the Advanced Placement Program (AP ). The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities and concerns. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, AP Central, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Permission to use copyrighted College Board materials may be requested online at: AP Central is the official online home for the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.com.

2 ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SECTION II Total time Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes Part A Suggested time 40 minutes Directions: Read the following passage. Then, based on the context provided by the entire passage, write on the line after each number the correct form of the verb in parentheses. In order to receive credit, you must spell the verb correctly and place accents and apostrophes where necessary. Be sure to write the verb on the line even if no change is needed. Do NOT use the passato remoto meaning, forms such as cantai, cantasti, cantò, cantammo, cantaste, cantarono. (Suggested time 5 minutes) Los Angeles, il Getty Museum cede. Tornano in Italia quaranta opere d arte. Ieri mattina, dopo mesi di trattative, il Getty Museum di Los Angeles (1) alla restituzione di 40 delle opere d arte del suo catalogo. Sono anni che il nostro Paese (2) queste opere rubate all Italia e in seguito acquistate per altro legalmente dal Getty. La questione su chi fosse il vero proprietario (3) mesi. Ma oggi, il Ministro per i Beni e le Attività Culturali Francesco Rutelli e il direttore del museo Michael Brand hanno annunciato di (4) finalmente un accordo. Nei prossimi mesi i tecnici italiani e americani (5) un calendario per il trasferimento delicatissimo delle opere d arte. Per la Statua di culto di una dea, meglio conosciuta come Venere di Morgantina, risalente a 2400 anni fa, bisognerà (6) fino al Mentre per la Statua di un giovane atleta vittorioso di Lisippo (7) una nota congiunta del ministero e del Getty Trust sono rinviate ulteriori discussioni. In cambio, ieri l Italia (8) un accordo di collaborazione con il museo che include prestiti di opere d arte significative, mostre congiunte, ricerca e progetti di conservazione e restauro. Per il Getty sembra che (9) di un affare; infatti, in cambio della restituzione di queste 40 opere, presto (10) attingere alle infinite riserve artistiche del nostro Paese. 1. (acconsentire) 2. (richiedere) 3. (durare) 4. (raggiungere) 5. (definire) 6. (aspettare) 7. (comunicare) 8. (sottoscrivere) 9. (trattarsi) 10. (potere) -2-

3 Directions: Read the following passage. Then, based on the context provided by the entire passage, write on the line, after each number, ONE single Italian word that is correct in meaning and form. In order to receive credit, you must spell the word correctly and place accents and apostrophes where necessary. Be sure to write a word for every blank. Do NOT use proper nouns meaning, names of people, such as Anna ; or places, such as Roma ; or things, such as Internet. (Suggested time 5 minutes) Vasco il magnifico Vasco Rossi, idolo del rock made in Italy, è riuscito in un impresa formidabile: cioè a farsi voler bene da tutti (11) italiani. Nessuno è in grado di spiegare la ragione per (12) Vasco riscuote un successo travolgente e generalissimo. Eppure le sue composizioni sono diventate (13) accompagnamento più naturale per l intera società italiana. Che cosa c è allora (14) canzoni di Vasco? C è la trasgressione controllata, la rivoluzione comportamentale moderata. Non c è tanta politica, dato che il suo mondo è una realtà sostanzialmente individualistica. Poi c è la formidabile energia (15) si trasmette dal palco, quel muro di suono che non cessa di affascinare il pubblico, la potenza delle chitarre. E infine (16) sono le sue parole, così semplici e così efficaci: ancora oggi, a metà dei suoi cinquant anni, Vasco scrive come scrivono gli adolescenti, con le maiuscole, i punti esclamativi, i puntini di sospensione, (17) se si trattasse di un diario da mostrare in pubblico. Lo si vede agitarsi sul palco e ci (18) chiede come sia possibile la passione per un tipo così. Si capisce: Vasco riassume tutto il suo pubblico, le esistenze dei fan, le loro parole, le loro frustrazioni, consentendo a ognuno (19) suoi ammiratori e ascoltatori di identificarsi (20) lui. Vasco vince, convince, trionfa, urla e magari si commuove, perché anche i rocker hanno un anima Edmondo Berselli, "Vasco il magnifico" L espresso (12 luglio, 2007) -3-

4 Directions: Write in Italian a well-organized and coherent composition of about 150 words on the topic below. Imagine you are writing the composition to submit it to an Italian writing contest. You should take a few minutes to organize your thoughts before you begin to write your composition. Your work will be evaluated for organization and clarity, range and appropriateness of vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, and spelling. (Suggested time 30 minutes) 21. Scegliere la propria carriera è una decisione difficile. Descrivi il tuo lavoro ideale. Quali sono le tue capacità che potrebbero qualificarti per questa professione? Come può contribuire questo lavoro al benessere della società? Giustifica la tua risposta con alcuni esempi specifici. END OF PART A. GO ON TO PART B. -4-

5 Part B Suggested time 30 minutes Directions: Write in Italian a well-organized and coherent composition of about 150 words on the topic below. Imagine you are writing the composition to submit it to an Italian writing contest. You should take a few minutes to organize your thoughts before you begin to write your composition. Your work will be evaluated for your knowledge of Italian culture, as well as its organization and clarity, range and appropriateness of vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, and spelling. 22. Scegli UNO specifico aspetto della famiglia in Italia (la sua struttura, il ruolo della donna, i rapporti tra generazioni, ecc.). Descrivi ALMENO DUE elementi diversi (impatto sui giovani, valori sociali, trasformazioni recenti, ecc.) che lo rendono importante e spiega perché. Giustifica la tua opinione con ALMENO UN riferimento culturale (cinema, letture, arte, musica, ecc.). Puoi anche includere esperienze personali e discussioni in classe. STOP END OF PART B -5-

6 The text on this and the following pages is the script for the recorded parts of the exam that students hear during the administration of the speaking part. This text does not appear in the exam booklet but is provided here for your reference. Track #1 Directions: Speaking Part This is the Speaking part of the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam. Break the seal and open your blue insert. (10 seconds) Read with me the directions for the speaking part. Your spoken responses will be recorded. Your score will be based on what you record. It is important that you speak loudly and clearly enough for the machine to record what you say. You will be asked to start, pause, and stop your recorder at various points during the exam. Follow the directions and start, pause, or stop the recorder only when you are told to do so. Your cue to start or stop speaking will always be this tone. If you have any problems or questions about the operation of the recorder, raise your hand and the proctor will help you. (30 seconds) Track #2 Story Narration You will now be asked to narrate a story in Italian based on the pictures on the following pages. Imagine you are narrating the story to a friend. You will have two minutes to look at and think about the six pictures. During that time, you may make notes in the insert. You will not be graded on those notes. You will then have two minutes to narrate a complete story as suggested by the pictures. Consider each of the six pictures, and give your story a beginning, a middle, and an end. No tone will sound between pictures. You will be scored on fluency of your response, ability to narrate, grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary, and pronunciation. The completeness of your response will affect your score. Be sure to use all of the time allotted. Do not start your recorder until you are told to do so. Go on to the next page. (6 seconds) You now have two minutes to plan your narration. (2 minutes) You will have two minutes to narrate the story. Now press Record to start the recorder. (6 seconds) Begin as soon as you hear the tone. (2 minutes) -6-

7 Press Pause to pause your recorder. (6 seconds) Go on to the next page. (6 seconds) Track #3 Directions: Conversation Now you will be asked to participate in a simulated conversation in Italian. The questions you will hear are not printed in your booklet. Each question will be spoken twice, and then you will hear a tone. After the sound of the tone, you will have twenty seconds to respond in Italian. Always wait until you have heard the tone before you speak. A second tone will sound after twenty seconds have elapsed; if you are still responding when you hear the second tone, stop speaking and listen. Do not be concerned if your response is cut off. Do not pause or stop the recording between questions. Your score will be based on your ability to answer each question fully and appropriately and to express yourself fluently and correctly. Credit will be deducted if the answer is too short. You should therefore use all of the time allotted. Track #4 (MA) Practice Question Now you will have a conversation with an Italian real estate agent about renting a room for you and your roommate. First, you will hear a practice question typical of the questions you will be asked. Try to answer it. Your answer to this practice question will not be recorded or scored. Here is the practice question. Com è la tua camera da letto ideale? Com è la tua camera da letto ideale? (20 seconds) You will be scored on the next five questions. Now press Record, or release Pause, to restart the recorder. (6 seconds) Now we will begin. -7-

8 Track #5 Question #1 Numero 1. (MA) Che cosa è essenziale avere nella camera che affitterai? Che cosa è essenziale avere nella camera che affitterai? (20 seconds) Track #6 Question #2 Numero 2. (MA) Preferiresti abitare in centro o in periferia? Perché? Preferiresti abitare in centro o in periferia? Perché? (20 seconds) Track #7 Question #3 Numero 3. (MA) Com è la persona con cui condividerai la stanza? Com è la persona con cui condividerai la stanza? (20 seconds) -8-

9 Track #8 Question #4 Numero 4. (MA) Come vi dovrete comportare per evitare problemi fra di voi? Come vi dovrete comportare per evitare problemi fra di voi? (20 seconds) Track #9 Question #5 Numero 5. (WA) Adesso, fa alcune domande all agente sulla sua disponibilità per un secondo appuntamento. Adesso, fa alcune domande all agente sulla sua disponibilità per un secondo appuntamento. (20 seconds) Track #10 Directions: End of Speaking Part Press Stop to stop your recorder. This is the end of the speaking part of the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam. Close your booklet. If you are using a cassette, at the tone begin to rewind the recording. If you are not using a cassette you may not need to rewind. (10 seconds) Stop rewinding, even though the recording is not completely rewound. (6 seconds) (20 seconds) You should now listen to your recording to make sure that your voice has been recorded. In the event that your voice was not recorded, raise your hand and the proctor will help you. Everyone should now press Play to play the recording. -9-

10 Press Stop. If you are using a cassette, now rewind the tape completely. (10 seconds) If you are using a cassette, remove your tape from the machine. Everyone should now wait for further instructions. (5 seconds) End of recording. -10-

11 ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SECTION II Part C Time Approximately 15 minutes Directions: Read with me the directions for the speaking part. Your spoken responses will be recorded. Your score will be based on what you record. It is important that you speak loudly and clearly enough for the machine to record what you say. You will be asked to start, pause, and stop your recorder at various points during the exam. Follow the directions and start, pause, or stop the recorder only when you are told to do so. Your cue to start or stop speaking will always be this tone. If you have any problems or questions about the operation of the recorder, raise your hand and the proctor will help you. You will now be asked to narrate a story in Italian based on the pictures on the following pages. Imagine you are narrating the story to a friend. You will have two minutes to look at and think about the six pictures. During that time, you may make notes in the insert. You will not be graded on those notes. You will then have two minutes to narrate a complete story as suggested by the pictures. Consider each of the six pictures, and give your story a beginning, a middle, and an end. No tone will sound between pictures. You will be scored on fluency of your response, ability to narrate, grammatical accuracy, range of vocabulary, and pronunciation. The completeness of your response will affect your score. Be sure to use all of the time allotted. Do not start your recorder until you are told to do so. Go on to the next page. -11-

12 The six pictures present a story. Imagine you are narrating the story to a friend. Narrate a complete story as suggested by the pictures. Give your story a beginning, a middle, and an end

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14 Directions: Now you will be asked to participate in a simulated conversation in Italian. The questions you will hear are not printed in your booklet. Each question will be spoken twice, and then you will hear a tone. After the sound of the tone, you will have twenty seconds to respond in Italian. Always wait until you have heard the tone before you speak. A second tone will sound after twenty seconds have elapsed; if you are still responding when you hear the second tone, stop speaking and listen. Do not be concerned if your response is cut off. Do not pause or stop the recording between questions. Your score will be based on your ability to answer each question fully and appropriately and to express yourself fluently and correctly. Credit will be deducted if the answer is too short. You should therefore use all of the time allotted. Now you will have a conversation with an Italian real estate agent about renting a room for you and your roommate. First, you will hear a practice question typical of the questions you will be asked. Try to answer it. Your answer to this practice question will not be recorded or scored. END OF PART C STOP END OF EXAM -14-