Daily Routine & House
What is the British English word for the top floor under the roof?
attic / loft
Name the river that flows through Prague.
The Vltava
What do you call the parents of your husband or wife?
parents-in-law (father-in-law / mother-in-law)
What is the British English word for the engine cover at the front of a car?
bonnet
Name two documents a driver must carry in a vehicle in the Czech Republic.
driving licence, vehicle registration document (technickĂ˝ prĹŻkaz)
Put these in order: have breakfast / wake up / have a shower / go to school.
wake up → have a shower → have breakfast → go to school
Name all four countries that border the Czech Republic.
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland
Give two adjectives that describe a friendly, outgoing person.
sociable, cheerful, easygoing, warm (any two)
What is an SUV? Give one example model.
Sport Utility Vehicle – a large, high-riding car. e.g. Škoda Kodiaq, Toyota RAV4.
What shape is a 'Give Way' sign?
Inverted triangle (pointing downward)
What is the difference between a 'detached house' and a 'semi-detached house'?
Detached = stands alone. Semi-detached = joined to one other house sharing a wall.
Describe the location of Prague Castle.
On the left (west) bank of the Vltava River, on HradÄŤany hill.
Explain the difference between 'nuclear family' and 'extended family'.
Nuclear family = parents + children only. Extended family = also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins.
Explain the difference between a 'saloon' and a 'hatchback'.
Saloon = 3-box body, separate boot (e.g. Octavia). Hatchback = 2-box body, rear door includes rear window (e.g. Fabia).
What is the difference between a compulsory and a prohibitory traffic sign?
Compulsory = blue circle, tells you what you MUST do. Prohibitory = red circle, tells you what you MUST NOT do.
Describe your home using at least 4 rooms and 2 adjectives.
Open answer – check vocabulary: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom; spacious, cosy, etc.
What is the Astronomical Clock (Orloj) and where is it located?
A medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall in Old Town Square, Prague. Dates to 1410.
Use 'into' in a sentence about a hobby.
e.g. I am really into hiking. / She is into photography.
Name 5 items you find on a car's dashboard.
speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, temperature gauge, odometer / warning lights / gear indicator
List three pieces of COMPULSORY equipment in a Czech vehicle.
warning triangle, first aid kit, reflective vest
Explain the word 'commute' and use it in a sentence.
Commute = travel regularly to work or school. e.g. I commute to school by train every day.
Describe the Czech Republic: location, neighbours, capital, currency, and one landmark.
Central Europe; neighbours: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland; capital: Prague; currency: Czech Crown (CZK); landmark: Charles Bridge / Prague Castle.
Describe your ideal free-time activity in three sentences.
Open answer – must include vocabulary: hobby/pastime, enjoy/be into, leisure time.
Describe a car's exterior: name 6 parts in English.
e.g. bonnet, boot, windscreen, headlights, bumper, side mirror, wheel arch, door handle, roof, wipers
Explain what a 'priority road' sign looks like and what rights it gives the driver.
Yellow diamond shape with white border. It means the driver has right of way over traffic joining from side roads. Ends with a crossed-out version of the same sign.