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Korean 1 Study Guide

Examination for Acceleration (EA)/Credit by Exam (CBE)

The exam you are interested in taking is designed to test your proficiency in the relevant subject
matter. You should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take the
exam. This EA/CBE Study Guide can help you prepare for the exam by giving you an idea of what
you need to review.
Every question that appears on the EA/CBE is derived from the knowledge and skills
statements and student expectations within the Texas-mandated standards, the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). You can view the TEKS for this exam online via the following
link: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter114/ch114c.html.
Because questions are not taken from any one source, you can prepare for this exam by
reviewing any of the state-adopted textbooks.
Materials Needed
You will need to bring a #2 pencil to complete the exam. You will receive a computer-graded
answer sheet when you arrive at the testing center. In addition, you can complete the listening and
speaking portions of the exam in one of several ways:
Online: The testing site will provide a computer with Internet access and a headset with a
microphone.
CD-ROM: The testing site will provide an exam CD and listening/recording device. You must
provide a blank, recordable CD.
Cassette Tape: The testing site will provide an exam tape and tape player. You must provide a
blank cassette tape.
IMPORTANT: Please check with your testing center in advance to see which of the above
options are available to you!
Exam Structure
You will be allowed 3 hours to complete this exam. This exam consists of the following seven
parts, for a total of 100 points:
Part 1: Grammar, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 2: Vocabulary, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 3: Reading, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 4: Culture, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 5: Listening, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 6: Writing, 3 writing prompts, 5 points each
Part 7: Speaking, 3 speaking prompts, 5 points each

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Parts 15: These sections consist of multiple-choice questions. Use your computer-graded answer
sheet (bubble sheet) to fill in the answers. WARNING: You must fill in each bubble completely
or the answer may not scan correctly. Also, be careful not to bend or crease the sheet, or it may not
scan properly. In addition, be aware that questions left blank, improperly erased, or with more than
one answer will be counted wrong.
Part 6: You will need to write your answers in the space provided for each question. You can
attach an extra sheet of paper if necessary.
Part 7: You will record your answers in the approved manner (online, on CD, or on cassette) and
return the recording with your completed exam. DONT FORGET! Students sometimes forget to
include the recording with the exam, or they fail to mark their name and Student Identification
Number in a clearly visible manner on the recording device.
Scholastic Honesty
When you arrive at the testing center you will be asked to carefully read the exam rules and sign a
statement agreeing to take the exam in accordance with the rules. This is called the Examinees
Certification. The following is a copy of these rules:

Examinees Certification
This certification must be signed before the exam is administered and then returned with the
completed examination attached, or credit for the exam will not be given.
Scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation that will not be tolerated. Scholastic
dishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to:
copying from another students work;
using an unauthorized testing proctor or taking the exam at an unauthorized testing
location;
using materials not authorized by a testing proctor;
possessing materials that are not authorized by a testing proctor, such as lessons, books, or
notes;
knowingly using or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered test;
collaborating with or seeking aid from another student without authorization during the
test;
substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, in
taking a course test or completing any course-related assignment;
using, buying, stealing, or transporting some or all of the contents of an unadministered test,
test rubric, homework answer, or computer program.
Evidence of scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of F on the examination and an F in
the course (if applicable).
At the testing center, you will be asked to sign a statement that says
you have read the above and agree to complete the examination with scholastic honesty.
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General Study Tips

The following are general tips to keep in mind while preparing for this exam.
Use standard Korean. (Avoid regional dialects.)
The exam requires that you be able to read and write Hangul at the introductory level.
Know the variations in written and spoken Korean. For example, ~/ and ~/
are considered the same though they differ in formality.
Additional Study Tips
The following information provides direction for your studies and sample questions for each part
of the exam. For each part, you will find study tips and sample questions to give you a general idea
of the types of questions to expect. For the writing and speaking sections, you will also find rubrics
to help you understand how your answers will be graded.
Part 1: Grammar
This section relates to grammar, or the rules of language, associated with the Korean language.
There are 20 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points.
Grammar Study Tips:
Familiarize yourself with common topics and when/how they are used:
Adverbs and negative adverbs; e.g., and

Conjugations of irregular verbs and adjectives; e.g., , , , /

Conjugations of regular verbs and adjectives; e.g., /, /

Conjunctions; e.g., , , , ,

Copulas and /

Counters; e.g., , , , , , ,

Location indicators; e.g., /, /, /,

Particle omissions
Particles; e.g., /, /, /, , , , , /, /

Polite speech style and honorifics/polite forms; e.g., ~() and ~/

Present, past, and future tenses; e.g., present: ~/, past: ~/,
future: ~ () )

Probabilities; e.g., ~/

Request form; e.g., ~()

Sentence pattern (word order)

Subject-verb agreement; e.g., ?

Tag questions; e.g., ~?

Vowel contractions

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Sample Grammar Questions:

The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to replace the missing words or phrases.
1. : ?
: _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.

2. . ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.

.
.
.
.

DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to the following question.

3. ?

A.
B.
C.
D.

.
.
.
.
[Answers: 1: B; 2: C; 3: C]

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Part 2: Vocabulary
This section targets your understanding of specific Korean words and how they are used. There are
20 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points.
Vocabulary Study Tips:
Familiarize yourself with common Korean vocabulary, such as the following:
Activity nouns for daily life; e.g., study, ; homework, ; meal,

Adjectives for describing people, things, places, activities, and feelings; e.g., fun,
interesting, quiet, new, difficult, delicious, tired, tall, pretty, glad, far, sad

Adverbs; e.g., , very; , well; , much

Animals
Color terms
Direction terms; e.g., up/down, /; forward/backward, /

Expressions for gratitude and apology

Family members; e.g., /, /, /

Foods and drinks (American and Korean); e.g., , ,

Greetings, farewells, introductions, and occasions

Major city and country names, including residence and hometown
Musical instruments
Nationalities and languages
Negations; e.g., /

Numbers up to 100 (plus Sino-Korean numbers for 1,000 and 10,000)

Occupations
Phone numbers
Public places; e.g., terms for hospital, park, post office
Question words; e.g., , , , ,

School-related words; e.g., subjects, objects, activities, and places at school

Seasons and weather-related adjectives
Shopping
Sports, including traditional Korean cultural sports
Telling time
Time expressions; e.g., today, yesterday, tomorrow, afternoon, everyday, later, meal times
Tools; e.g., telephone, watch, clock
Vacation and traveling
Verbs used in daily life; e.g., go, ; come, ; eat, ; give, ;
receive, ; sleep,

Years, months, days of the week/weekend, and dates

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Sample Vocabulary Questions:

The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST translation for each word or phrase.
1. Happy birthday to you!
A.
B.
C.
D.

.
.
.
.

2. .
A.
B.
C.
D.

around
behind
beside
near

DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST description of each underlined word or phrase.

3. 10 .
A.
B.
C.
D.

buys
sells
opens
closes

DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to each of the following.

4. Which word does NOT belong in this series?
A.
B.
C.
D.

[Answers: 1: A; 2: D; 3: D; 4: A]

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Part 3: Reading
This section assesses your Korean reading comprehension skills. There are 10 questions in the
section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points.
Reading Study Tips:
Practice reading Korean characters. During the exam, refer back to the passage as often as
necessary to find the answers to each question.
Sample Reading Questions:
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Carefully read the passage below, and then select the BEST response for
each question.
.
. .
. .
. .
.
.
1. The author compares riding the subway to _____.

A.
B.
C.
D.

riding a bicycle
riding in a car
riding the bus
walking

2. About how long does it take to go from the subway station to school?
A.
B.
C.
D.

5 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

3. According to the passage, which statement BEST describes the subway in Seoul?
A.
B.
C.
D.

It is clean and fast.

It is hard to use.
It takes longer than expected.
It is crowded all day long.
[Answers: 1: C; 2: A; 3: A]
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Part 4: Culture
This section consists of multiple-choice questions about Korean practices, perspectives, and
products. It is designed to test your basic understanding of key topics related to Korean culture.
There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points.
Culture Study Tips:
As you might imagine, there are many, many aspects to Korean culture. The exam will cover the
following topics specifically:
Geomancy as a term used to describe the way in which many Korean people choose to
buy a house
Birthday traditions and practices; particularly, what is eaten on ones birthday, when
birthdays are celebrated, and when a child is considered one year old
Custom of taking off shoes when entering a house in Korea
Dates; particularly, as they are usually written in Korea

Fathers and mothers; particularly, Korean words to describe them

Flag of Korea
Food; particularly, a basic understanding of how kimchi and bibimbap are prepared
Geography of Korea (basic); particularly, the name of the highest peak
Hangul () as the name of the Korean alphabet system

Holidays and associated traditions; particularly, the age at which is celebrated and
the playing of Yut on New Years Day
Holidays; particularly, the names and basic descriptions of Seollal, Dano, Chuseok,

Honorifics used to show respect; e.g.,

Houses; particularly, traditional Korean (Hanok)

North and South Koreayear of official separation
Religious traditions in Korea; particularly, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shamanism
Sports originating in Korea, particularly Taekwondo

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Sample Culture Questions:

The following are sample questions that may appear on your exam. The correct answers are below,
but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to each of the following.
1. What is the name of the Korean alphabet system?
A.
B.
C.
D.

2. What is the traditional, formal manner for Korean people to greet each other?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Bowing
Hugging
Kissing
Nodding

3. What is the term used to describe the way in which many Korean people choose to buy a
house?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Geomancy
Kimchi
Necromancy
Shamanism

4. Korean traditional houses are called _____.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Hanbok
Anchae
Sarangchae
Hanok
[Answers: 1: B; 2: A; 3: A; 4: D]

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Part 5: Listening
For this part of the exam, you will listen to several recordings and answer questions about what
you hear. There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of
10 points.
Listening Study Tip:
Practice listening to Korean audio.
Sample Listening Questions:
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Listen carefully to each short recording, and select the letter of the BEST
response to each question.
[Recording:]

1. Based on what you heard, what is the speaker MOST likely to be doing today? (Images
show people (A) running, (B) motorcycling, (C) playing baseball, and (D) skiing.)
[Recording:]

: ?
:

2. What is the MOST likely setting for this conversation?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A market
A classroom
A subway
A playground
[Answers: 1: D; 2: B]

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Part 6: Writing
For this part of the exam, you will respond to several written prompts in Korean. There are
3 writing prompts in the section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. The
questions are written in English; however, you must answer the questions in Korean. See below
for a bank of questions from which your questions will appear. On the next page, you will find a
rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam.
Writing Study Tips:
You will receive three prompts from the following set of six.
You will NOT be allowed to choose which three prompts you answer, so prepare by
writing a response in Korean to all six.
Use complete sentences with correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
Reread, edit, and rewrite your answers until you are comfortable responding to a prompt in
Korean on the exam.
Writing Prompts:
You will receive three of the following prompts.
DIRECTIONS: In the spaces provided, respond in Korean to each of the following questions.
You will be graded on your ability to clearly express yourself using complete sentences,
appropriate vocabulary, and the Korean writing system.
1. Suppose you are applying to help Korean speakers at a local elementary school. The
following is your application. Write your answers in the spaces provided in Korean. (The
application includes blanks you fill in with your name, age, school name, grade level,
hometown, favorite subject, and 23 sentences about why you would be a good volunteer.)
2. In Korean in 34 complete sentences, describe how you think Korean culture has
influenced American culture or vice versa.
3. In Korean in 34 complete sentences, describe a favorite hobby of yours. What do you
like about it? How did you get interested in that hobby?

4. In Korean, use complete sentences to describe 34 objects a person might find in a

classroom, along with a short description of each. (One example you might use, in Korean,
is: There is a red book. It is a biology textbook.)

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5. In 34 simple Korean sentences, describe how you could use Korean one day to further a
career interest or to better prepare yourself for a career. For example, can you imagine
teaching Korean or traveling to Korean for business? Or, more generally, how does
learning a language help prepare your mind for future work endeavors?
6. Suppose the following is your daily schedule. Read the schedule, and then, in Korean,
answer the questions that follow. Answer in complete sentences using accurate word
choices, and show the appropriate use of the Korean writing system.
My Daily Schedule
7:00 a.m.
Wake up.
7:15 a.m.
Have breakfast and get ready.
8:10 a.m.
Ride my bike to school.
9:00 a.m.
Study Korean. (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Study Art. (Tues/Thurs)
12:00 p.m.
Have lunch at the cafeteria.
3:00 p.m.
Go to gym with Tony.
5:00 p.m.
Have dinner at home.
6:30 p.m.
Study in the school library.
9:00 p.m.
Come home, visit with family.
10:00 p.m.
Go to sleep.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

How do you get to school?

Do you have Korean class every day?
Where do you eat lunch?
What do you do right after school?
Where do you study?

See the next page for the rubric your instructor will use to grade this portion of the exam.

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Writing Rubric:
Your instructor will use the rubric below to grade the writing portion of your exam. To get the
maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the Mastery column below.

Lack of
Competency
(1 pt.)
Too little writing
is provided
and/or fails to
show minimal
understanding.

Writing Rubric
Each prompt is worth 5 points total.
Minimal
Adequate
Advanced
Competency
Competency
Competency
(2 pts.)
(3 pts.)
(4 pts.)
Limited
Response briefly
Response
response shows
develops ideas
addresses the
some evidence of
with some
prompt with
understanding.
transitions.
details and
transitions.

Mastery
(5 pts.)
Response fully
addresses the
prompt with
elaboration and
clear transitions.

Lacks control of
grammar and
uses inaccurate
or very basic
vocabulary.

Limited control
of grammar and
narrow range of
vocabulary.

General control
of grammar and
competent range
of vocabulary.

Consistent
control of
grammar and
wide range of
vocabulary.

Proficient
control of
grammar and an
advanced range
of vocabulary.

Significant
language control
errors make the
response difficult
to follow.

Language control
errors may
distract from
meaning.

Language control
errors may occur
but do not
distract from
meaning.

Few, if any,
language control
errors.

No language
errors.

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Part 7: Speaking
For this part of the exam, you will respond to several written prompts by speaking Korean. There
are 3 speaking prompts in this section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. The
questions are written in English; however, you must answer the questions in Korean. See below
for a bank of questions from which your questions will appear. On the next page, you will find a
rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam.
Speaking Study Tips:
You will receive three prompts from the following set of six.
You will not be allowed to choose which three, so prepare by answering all six.
Write a response to each of the following prompts in Korean. Be sure to use complete
sentences with correct grammar and pronunciation.
Practice reading your responses in Korean. You may wish to record your responses and
play them back to listen to yourself.

When you are taking the exam, it may help to write your responses and then read what you
have written.

Sample Speaking Prompts:

You will receive three of the following prompts:
1. In Korean, introduce yourself to your Korean teacher in 34 complete sentences.
2. In Korean, describe 34 things that interest you about the Korean culture. Use complete
sentences.
3. Suppose you accidentally left your bag in the subway in Seoul. Now you are at the Lost &
Found trying to locate your bag. Greet the clerk and ask for help in Korean in a minimum
of four complete sentences. Be sure to describe the bags color and size.
4. What do you usually do on Saturday or Sunday? In Korean in 34 complete sentences,
describe your weekend activities to your teacher. (e.g, Where do you go? Who do you meet
with? What activity do you do?)
5. Pretend that you are currently enrolled in a Korean class. In Korean in 34 complete
sentences, describe your Korean class to other students who want to take the course.
(Where are you learning Korean? What have you learned? Who is your teacher? etc.)

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6. Suppose you are invited to your best friends birthday party where you will meet new
people. In Korean, introduce yourself, including your name, age, school name and grade,
and where you are from. Also, tell your friend, Happy birthday! in Korean.
When you are finished, it is very important that you listen to the recording to make sure it is
audible. Then make sure your name is attached to your recording device, and submit it with
your exam. You would be surprised how many students forget to submit their recording, or
fail to realize it was a poor recording and thus get no or limited credit for this portion of the
exam.
Speaking Rubric:
Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade the speaking portion of your exam. To get
the maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the Mastery column below.

Speaking Rubric
Each prompt is worth 5 points total.
Lack of
Minimal
Adequate
Advanced
Competency
Competency
Competency
Competency
Mastery
(1 pt.)
(2 pts.)
(3 pts.)
(4 pts.)
(5 pts.)
Too little speech
Limited
Response briefly
Response
Response fully
is recorded or it
response shows
develops ideas
addresses the
addresses the
fails to show
some evidence of
with some
prompt with
prompt with
minimal
understanding.
transitions.
details and
elaboration and
understanding.
transitions.
clear transitions.
Lacks control of
grammar and
uses inaccurate
or very basic
vocabulary.

Limited control
of grammar and
narrow range of
vocabulary.

General control
of grammar and
competent range
of vocabulary.

Consistent
control of
grammar and a
wide range of
vocabulary.

Proficient
control of
grammar and an
advanced range
of vocabulary.

Pronunciation
errors may create
confusion.

Pronunciation
may create
confusion.

Pronunciation is
competent.

Pronunciation is
advanced.

Pronunciation is
excellent.

Frequent and
severe language
control errors
make the
response difficult
to follow.

Language control
errors may
distract from
meaning.

Language control
errors do not
interfere with
meaning.

Few, if any,
language control
errors.

No language
control errors.

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