<p>i read the format on ap central but i am still confused</p>
<p>can somebody explain the parts to me please?</p>
<p>also, what materials do we need for this exam?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Provided that it doesn’t change next year, the format this year was:</p>
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<li><p>Listening
2 short dialogues
2 short narratives
Both have multiple choice questions that go along with them. They read you the questions – the questions won’t be printed in the booklet. The answers, however, will be. You have two minutes (I think) to answer once they start reading the questions.
1 long dialogue
1 long narrative
Also have multiple choice questions, which are fully printed this time. Two minutes to read the questions before the listening, and two minutes after to answer.</p></li>
<li><p>Reading comprehension
Pretty straightforward. Several passages (literary or articles from magazines and stuff) with multiple choice questions you have to answer.</p></li>
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<p>For those two, all you need is a pencil.</p>
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<li>Writing
You’ll have one interpersonal writing prompt, where you’ll have to write a letter or an email. You have ten minutes, and should write at least 60 words. Then there’s a long essay. They give you a prompt, two written sources and one audio source. Cite and synthesize all three as you develop your position on the prompt. All of this should, obviously, be done in Spanish. You have a few minutes to read and plan and then 45 (I think) to write at least 200 words, in essay format (paragraphs, with intro/conclusion, etc).</li>
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<p>You’ll need a pen for the writing section.</p>
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<li>Speaking
You’ll have one interpersonal prompt, which is talking back and forth with a recording. They’ll give you a page with some vague cues printed on it, but you’ll need to listen to the source to respond appropriately. Then there’s one presentational speaking activity. They’ll give you a prompt, a written source, and an audio source. Generally you’ll need to compare and contrast the two, but always read the prompt to make sure that’s what’s going on. You have five minutes to read, then you listen to the audio, then two minutes to plan, and two minutes to speak.</li>
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<p>They’ll either give you a tape and your school / wherever you’re taking the exam will provide a tape recorder or you’ll do it digitally. it depends. But you shouldn’t need anything for this part of the exam.</p>