ABRIENDO PASO ©2012 is a highly respected two-volume program specifically designed to address the needs of high school students in upper-level study, including classes that focus on preparation for the Advanced Placement® Spanish Language Examination. Lectura The updated anthology provides selections that include a wide range of genres, themes, styles, and difficulty levels. The extensive activities develop language proficiency in all four skills while preparing students for the AP® Language Examination. Lesson Plans provide teaching support. The Testing Program provides blackmaster tests for each literature selection. The Answer Key is included. 28 selections--short stories, poetry, magazine articles, and a play.  See Table of Contents link in the left margin for a revised list of selections. New! Nota cultural activities expand cultural understanding. Extensive pre- and post-reading speaking and writing activities with activities to practice the AP® testing formats Un poco más de práctica test practice Updated Audio CDs to practice new testing formats Gramática The text is an independent grammar book that features explanations in English followed by a variety of controlled and open-ended practice opportunities. This text is an ideal companion to Lectura or can be used alone. Computer Test Bank The ExamView® Test Generator CD-ROM provides test banks for both texts.