My Town: Lerne Englisch über deine Stadt

Question 1

You're planning a fun day at the park with your friends. You live nearby. Which way of getting there would be the most enjoyable?

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Walking together with your friends

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Riding your bikes together

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Driving in a car with your parents

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Taking a bus or train

Question 2

Where in your town do you usually buy fresh fruits and vegetables?

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Supermarket

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Bakery

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Library

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Pharmacy

Question 3

What is the English translation of the German word "das Rathaus"?

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Town hall

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Palace

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Cathedral

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Library

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a way to travel?

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Computer

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Bus

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Bicycle

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Helicopter

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a way to travel within a city?

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Using a computer

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Riding a bike

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Taking the bus

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Walking

Question 6

Wo kannst du in deiner Stadt Briefmarken kaufen?

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Bei der Post

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Beim Bäcker

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Im Supermarkt

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In der Bibliothek

Question 7

When thinking about the different places you can find in a town or city, which of the following would you NOT expect to find?

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A large forest

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A school

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A park

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A hospital

Question 8

Which of the following is an uncommon mode of transportation in a city?

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Horse-drawn carriage

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Subway

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Bicycle

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Taxi

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a typical way to travel within a city?

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Taking a helicopter

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Walking

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Driving

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Taking the train

Question 10

In the sentence 'The library is located _______ the city center,' which preposition should be used to indicate the library's position within the city center?

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in

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on

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at

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transportation?

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Bicycle

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Tram

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Metro

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a form of public transportation often found in big cities?

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Bike

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Subway

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Tram

Question 13

Which place is typically NOT found in a town?

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Farm

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School

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Hospital

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Playground

Question 14

What's the best way to learn about the history of your town?

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Take a guided tour of historical landmarks.

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Visit a museum dedicated to local history.

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Read books or articles about the town's history.

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Talk to elderly residents who have witnessed significant historical events.

Question 15

Which place in town allows you to borrow books without paying?

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Library

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Movie theater

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Bread shop

Question 16

Which place is not typically found in a town?

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Farm

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Post Office

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Library

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Supermarket

Question 17

Where in your town would you go to buy a new pair of shoes for school?

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Shoe store

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Butcher shop

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Grocery store

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Electronics store

Question 18

Where do people in a town usually go to buy food for their daily meals?

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A supermarket

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A cinema

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A post office

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A library

Question 19

Where in your town can you find a large collection of books that you can borrow for free?

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Library

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Bookstore

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School

Question 20

You're visiting a new town and want to buy a special souvenir to remember your trip. Which shop in the town center would you most likely find handmade crafts and local products?

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Souvenir shop

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Grocery store

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Hardware store

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Clothing store

Question 21

Where in your town would you go to enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors?

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A peaceful park

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A busy shopping center

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A busy town hall

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A quiet library

Question 22

When telling a story about something that happened yesterday, which word would you use to describe the action?

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Walked

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Walk

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Walking

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Will walk

Question 23

Which of these places is typically not found in a town?

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Forest

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Library

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School

Question 24

Which place in your town is usually NOT open to the public?

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A house

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The library

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The town hall

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A shopping mall

Question 25

Welches Verkehrsmittel ist KEIN öffentliches Verkehrsmittel, mit dem du in deiner Stadt unterwegs sein kannst?

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Fahrrad

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Bus

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Zug

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Fähre

Question 26

Which of these places is **least** likely to be found in a town?

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A lake

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A library

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A shopping center

Question 27

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for directions to the train station in English?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the train station?

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Hey, where's the train station?

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Can I ask you how to get to the train station?

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Show me the way to the train station.

Question 28

Where can you buy the freshest fruits and vegetables in your town?

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Greengrocer's

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Bakery

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Butcher shop

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of public transportation?

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Bicycle

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Bus

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Train

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Taxi

Question 30

What is the English word for a place where you can buy bread?

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Bakery

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School

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Hospital

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Library

Question 31

You're lost in a new town and need to get to the hospital quickly. You see a person walking down the street. Which question is the most polite and effective way to ask for directions to the hospital?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the hospital?

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Where is the hospital?

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I need to get to the hospital. Can you give me directions?

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Where's the hospital?

Question 32

You're giving directions to the town hall, a large, well-known building in your town. You tell your friend to turn left at the large building with a red roof. Which building are you referring to?

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The town hall

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The library

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The school

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The hospital

Question 33

Where can you go to borrow or read books?

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Library

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Bookstore

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School

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Coffee shop

Question 34

Which of these places is NOT typically found in a town?

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Forest

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School

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Park

Question 35

Which of these is typically NOT considered a form of public transportation in towns?

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Helicopter

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Bus

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Train

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Taxi

Question 36

When giving a tour of your town to a visitor, which approach is least effective?

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Sharing your personal experiences and opinions

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Providing specific examples and details

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Using vivid language and sensory details

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Organizing your description clearly

Question 37

When choosing the best location for a new school in your town, which of the following is NOT a relevant factor to consider?

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The school's mascot

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Availability of land

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Proximity to existing schools

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Access to public transportation

Question 38

Wie kam deine Heimatstadt zu ihrem Namen?

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Die ersten Siedler haben ihr den Namen gegeben.

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Der Name wurde in einem Wettbewerb unter den Bürgern gewählt.

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Der Name wurde im Laufe der Geschichte mehrmals geändert.

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Der Name ist ein Rätsel und seine Herkunft ist unbekannt.

Question 39

When planning a town festival that celebrates the diversity of the community, what is most important to consider?

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Incorporating activities that showcase different cultures

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Providing ample funding

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Anticipating a large turnout

Question 40

Which of the following types of buildings is typically NOT found in a German town?

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Skyscraper

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Rathaus (town hall)

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Schloss (castle)

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Kirche (church)

Question 41

What is the German word for "town square"?

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Marktplatz

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Hauptstraße (main street)

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Rathaus (town hall)

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Bahnhof (train station)

Question 42

Which mode of transportation is most commonly used for everyday travel in German towns?

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Bicycle

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Car

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Train

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Subway

Question 43

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of traditional German town architecture?

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Half-timbered houses

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Modern skyscrapers

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Romanesque churches

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Art Nouveau buildings

Question 44

Which activity would foster a sense of community and pride among the residents of a town?

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Hosting a community festival

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Conducting a town council meeting

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Implementing a neighborhood watch program

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Convening a school board meeting

Question 45

How can we make our town safer and more convenient for people walking?

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Create more pedestrian crossings

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Widen the sidewalks

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Install more traffic lights

Question 46

Imagine you're designing a new neighborhood in your town. What essential features and facilities would you include to make it a great place to live?

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Parks, playgrounds, and community centers

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Wide roads and plenty of parking

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Tall buildings with many apartments

Question 47

Which action would hinder your town's efforts to become more sustainable?

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Permitting new constructions in protected natural areas

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Implementing recycling programs

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Promoting the use of public transportation

Question 48

How has the history of your town shaped its current look and well-known places?

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The history of my town has played a big role in shaping its current look and well-known places.

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The history of my town has not had any impact on its current look and well-known places.

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The history of my town has only had a small impact on its current look and well-known places.

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I'm not sure how the history of my town has impacted its current look and well-known places.

Question 49

When planning a new shopping area, which factors should be considered when selecting the shops to include?

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Population of the town

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Size of the shopping area

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Location of the shopping area

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Weather conditions

Question 50

Which event showcases the unique character and traditions of your town?

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The yearly town festival

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The weekly farmers' market

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The daily rush hour traffic

Question 51

What is the German word for 'city center'?

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Innenstadt

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Marktplatz

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Rathaus

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Kirche

Question 52

Which tense is used to talk about finished actions in the past?

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Past Simple

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Present Simple

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Present Perfect

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Future Simple

Question 53

What is the name of the famous river that flows through Berlin?

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Spree

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Rhine

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Elbe

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Danube

Question 54

What is the correct preposition to use when talking about the location of a building?

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in

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on

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at

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by

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a means of transportation?

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computer

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bus

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train

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bicycle

Question 56

What is the name of the capital city of Germany?

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Berlin

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Munich

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Hamburg

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Frankfurt

Question 57

How can citizens actively participate in making decisions about their town's future?

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Join community groups

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Vote in local elections

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Attend town hall meetings

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Read social media posts

Question 58

Which iconic landmark is a symbol of German reunification and is located in Berlin?

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Brandenburg Gate

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Colosseum

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Great Wall of China

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Eiffel Tower

Question 59

What river meanders through the port city of Hamburg, Germany?

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Elbe

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Danube

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Thames

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Rhine

Question 60

Which festive German city is renowned for its traditional Christmas markets?

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Nuremberg

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Munich

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Berlin

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Cologne

Question 61

Translate the German word 'Bibliothek' into English.

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Library

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Cinema

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School

Question 62

What is the German term for a building where police officers work and provide assistance?

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Polizeistation

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Rathaus

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Krankenhaus

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Feuerwehr

Question 63

Which German city is globally recognized as a hub for the automotive industry?

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Stuttgart

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Hamburg

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Berlin

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Frankfurt

Question 64

Translate the German word 'Krankenhaus' into English.

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Hospital

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Library

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Cinema

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School