housing
What is another word for one-family house?
detached house
What do many young people do after graduating from school to learn a trade (usually around 3 years long)?
They do an apprenticeship / job training.
What can you do personally to protect the environment? Name two examples!
--> Go on foot or use the bike for short distances.
--> Use public transport.
-> Air rooms effectively, i.e. open windows completely for a short time, esp. in heating season.
--> Don't overheat rooms and turn down heating when you leave the room / your house.
--> Take a shower instead of a bath.
What are the two main languages spoken in the USA?
English and Spanish
What are the three different road types?
streets, country roads and highways/autobahns/interstates/motorways
What must you pay to the landlord every month ?
You pay rent.
What is your status after you finish your job training? What is the word used for this position or state of skills?
You are a journeyman.
Name some types of pollution!
air, water, ground, light, electronic, magnetic, sound pollution, radiation
How big is the population of Canada?
37,59 million (2019)
What kinds of public transport are there?
There are buses, trains, taxis, ferries, planes, ...
What is the activity called that describes changing from one apartment to the next?
move
After you have joined the forces, what are the next three months called?
They are called boot camp or basic training.
What are the sources of air pollution? In other words, what pollutes the air?
Some of the sources are
--> emissions of the industry
--> "cow farts"/ industrial farming (methane gas, 2,7% of emissions)
--> exhaust fumes of traffic (30% of emissions in EU)
--> ...
What are the most popular sights in Australia? Name 2!
Some of the most popular sights are
> Uluru (formerly known as Ayer's Rock)
> Great Barrier Reef
> the opera house in Sydney called The Oyster
> Sydney Harbor Bridge
> Bondi Beach is a popular surf spot
> Great Ocean Road
What are the places called where you go to catch
a train?
a bus?
a taxi?
a plane?
a ferry?
station
bus stop
taxi stand
airport
ferry terminal/harbor/port
What is included in the utilities? Name at least 3 features!
Gas, water, electricity, waste water, facility management, sometimes cleaning service
What must you write and send to a designated employer in order to get a job or place for a job training?
You write an application.
How can you make your house more environmentally friendly? Name two measures!
You can
> install a photovoltaic system
> modernize your heating system, install e.g. thermal heating
> insulate the walls to reduce heat loss
> install double- or even triple-glazed windows
Which famous family lives in Buckingham Palace in London and who is their head?
The Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth has been representative head of state since 1953!
What measures should you take after an accident?
> stay calm / don't panic
> put on your reflective safety vest
> secure the accident site,
e.g. put up warning-triangle
> call the emergency number
> give first aid
What must you pay as a security before you get the key and can move in?
the deposit
What are the people called who work with you? Note that there are two different words for civilians and military staff.
In the military you have comrades.
In civilian jobs you have colleagues.
(One answer is sufficient here.)
How can you reduce the fuel consumption of your car? Name two issues!
You can
> check your tire pressure
> drive defensively
> reduce the weight of your car by not having unneccessary items in your car
> reduce your average speed
How much higher is the US murder rate compared to Germany?
It is 5 times higher.
In Germany the murder rate per one million people is 8,44. In the US it is 42,1.
Name three differences between driving in Germany and driving in another country of your choice!
example:
> in the UK you drive on the left, the speed limit on motorways is lower, the steering wheel is on the right.
> in the US the legal blood alcohol limit is 0,0 mg/ml ("Don't drink and drive!"), the speedlimit on highways is lower, overtaking on either side is possible