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I. CULTURA: ¿Qué sabes del Perú y de los hispanos en Estados Unidos? Match the appropriate names, events, cultural and geographical references with the corresponding description. ¡Ojo!:Three items from the column on the right will not be used. (12×1 pt. each = 12 pts.)

J. ESCRITURA: “Una carta a mi amigo/a por correspondencia sobre mis pasatiempos con mis amigos y mis planes para este fin de semana” Instrucciones: Write a two-paragraph email to your pen pal, who lives in Peru, in which: you describe how you and your friends are spending your free time during a regular semester, what your plans are for this weekend (el viernes por la tarde, el viernes por la noche, el sábado por la mañana, etc.). Include at least 7 activities, 3 connectors such as “además”, “también”, “por último”, “por ejemplo”, “pero”, etc., 2-3 questions, and an appropriate greeting and closing. To express your weekend plans use the present tense of ir + a + infinitive Assessment: Content & Organization:7 pts.; Grammar/Language Use:5 pts.; Vocabulary:5 pts.; Mechanics:1 pts. → 18 pts.

G. FUNCIONES Y FORMAS:  Los adjetivos posesivos. Using the information shown in the chart, describe the objects using the appropriate possessive adjectives (mi/s, tu/s, su/s, nuestro/a/os/as) and the correct form of the verb ser. Follow the model given. (7 x 1.5 pts. each = 10.5 pts.) MODELO: tarea difícil   →   Mi tarea es difícil. YO    ADRIANA Y YO MAURICIA DAVID Y MIGUEL Modelo: tarea difícil 1. computadoras nuevas   2. libro interesante    3. profesora aburrida 4. bolígrafos rojos   5. amigo argentino    6. cuadernos amarillos 7. gatos blancos 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.                               

C. VOCABULARIO EN CONTEXTO: La comida. ¿Qué deben comer? Write down the items on the menu that are the best options for the following people.  Write two (2) items from the menu per person. Do not repeat items! (8×1 pt. each = 8 pts.) 1. Alina está enferma (sick) del estómago hoy. y 2. Jacobo necesita bajar de peso (lose weight). y 3. Tu madre es alérgica a los mariscos (seafood). y 4. Tu amiga Celia desea subir de peso (gain weight). y

A 32-year-old tennis player is referred to physical therapy after being diagnosed with median nerve entrapment. The patient’s chief complaints include paresthesias in the hand and progressive weakness. Which muscle would MOST likely contribute to the entrapment?

A patient sustained a fracture of the acetabulum that was treated with open reduction and internal fixation. The injury occurred in a motor vehicle accident approximately seven weeks ago. Which objective measure would be the MOST influential variable when determining the patient’s weight bearing status?

A patient informs a physical therapist assistant how frustrated she feels after being examined by her physician. The patient explains that she becomes so nervous, she cannot ask any questions during scheduled office visits. The MOST appropriate response is to:

A physical therapist assistant observes that a patient has difficulty controlling the affected lower extremity during the loading response. This phase is characterized by:

A physical therapist assistant reviews the medical record of a patient diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease prior to initiating treatment. Which objective finding would MOST severely limit the patient’s ability to participate in an ambulation exercise program?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient status post stroke on a mat program. The physical therapist assistant assists the patient in lateral weight shifting activities while positioned in prone on elbows. Which therapeutic exercise technique would allow the patient to improve dynamic stability with this activity?