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Spanish (28) Practice TestANALYSIS FOR FIRST STRONG RESPONSE TO OPEN-RESPONSEITEM—WRITTEN EXPRESSIONThis is an example of a strong response because it is characterized by the following:Purpose: This response thoroughly fulfills the purpose because the candidate gives an elaborated overview of thearea (Cambridge), describing several cultural activities, and provides a personal anecdote about a specificexperience. It is completely appropriate in tone, using consistent formal language, and it is written in the form ofa letter.Coherence: In a well-organized manner, the candidate presents a unified discussion of cultural diversity and theeveryday activities that reflect it. In the third paragraph, the examinee clearly describes the varied culturalofferings of the city (e.g., restaurants, food, music, sites). Ideas are linked by using transitions (esa, por eso,también).Content: The main idea, cultural diversity, as reflected in daily activity, is well supported, with rich, relevantsupporting detail. The college community's diversity is reflected not only in the cuisine, people, and music of thearea, but also in the variety of activities seen on the city's streets. The personal experience connects indirectlywith both the food and cultural diversity.Grammar: The response exhibits mastery of grammatical forms and syntax. Adjective-noun phrases arecorrectly agreed and positioned: mucha gente diversa, personas jóvenes e interesantes. Subjects and verbs agree:Cambridge . . . ofrece; las universidades . . . forman. Use of the preterite-imperfect is correct: descubrimos,había, dejó, decidimos. Sentences are varied and subordination adds complexity: Los universidades deHarvard . . . por el mundo. Direct objects are correctly placed: nos dejó. The subjunctive is used correctly:ofrezcan.Vocabulary: The response demonstrates a broad command and appropriate use of vocabulary. Examplesinclude gozar de, enfoque educativo, estudiantil, artesanales, hacen mimo, divertir, cualquier instrumento, unoscuantos. The adjective estudiantil, which follows esta población, is an appropriate descriptor for this level. Alower-level response may have included de estudiantes.Mechanics: The response exhibits mastery of spelling and diacritical marks, whether they are used aspronunciation aids (anticipación) or tense indicators (gozará).70