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Spanish (28) Practice TestOPEN-RESPONSE ITEM: ORAL EXPRESSION(You will see in the test booklet and hear on the recording:)Read the instructions below. You will have one minute to study these instructions. Then, when youare told to do so, begin to respond in Spanish. You may take up to two minutes to complete yourresponse. You will be told when the two minutes are up. You may begin studying the instructionsnow. You will be told when to begin speaking.(You will see in the test booklet:)Imagine that you are talking with a Spanish-speaking friend. Your friend is considering beginning a newhobby or pastime. Speaking in Spanish, discuss hobbies and pastimes with your friend and offer youradvice. You may wish to include, but are not limited to, the following:• a description of hobbies or pastimes you enjoy;• your advice to your friend about a hobby or pastime you think your friend would enjoy; and• why you think this hobby or pastime is particularly appropriate for your friend.(You will have one minute to study the instructions above. Then you will have two minutes to respond onthe audiotape.)52