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Cultural Background
Cultural Background
Everyday life
100

Olomouc - Horní a Dolní náměstí – what can you find there?

Upper and Lower Square - fountains, historical buildings, cafes, shops, town hall, astronomical clock 

100

Hlavní města England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast

100

Capital of Australia, USA, UK, Canada, the Czech Republic, New Zealand

Canberra, Washington D.C., London, Ottawa, Prague, Wellington

100

What can you find in Sydney?

Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, beaches, Darling Harbour

100

What do you pack for a holiday at the seaside?

swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, hat, sunglasses, flip-flops

200

Karlův most a Pražský hrad – what can you find there?

statues, Charles Bridge towers, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, royal gardens

200

Sloup Nejsvětější Trojice a další tři české UNESCO památky

Olomouc – Holy Trinity Column, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora (St. Barbara’s Church), Lednice-Valtice

200

River or mountain range in Australia, USA, Czech Republic, UK

Murray River, Rocky Mountains, Vltava, Giant Mountains, Thames, Pennines

200

Which US state is famous for Hollywood and film industry? What is the city famous for, where is it?

California, Los Angeles, movies, entertainment, West Coast

200

What do you pack for a holiday in the mountains?

hiking boots, warm clothes, backpack, raincoat, map, water bottle

300

Václavské a Staroměstské náměstí – what can you find there?

National Museum, Wenceslas statue, Old Town Hall, astronomical clock, shops, restaurants

300

Velikonoční pomlázka a malování vajec

Easter whip tradition, painted Easter eggs, Czech Easter customs

300

Name the two houses of the UK Parliament

House of Commons, House of Lords

300

Which US city is known as “The Big Apple”? Where is it? What else is there?

New York City, New York state, Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Wall Street

300

Describe an airport

check-in counters, security, gates, boarding, luggage, customs, shops, cafes

400

Velký bariérový útes – what is it and where?

the world’s largest coral reef, Australia, marine animals, coral formations

400

Polopenze, plná penze, jednolůžkový a dvoulůžkový pokoj

 half board, full board, single room, double room

400

Name the national sport of Australia

Rugby, Netball, Australian Rules Football / Cricket

400

Who are the indigenous inhabitants of Australia and New Zealand?

Australia – Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islanders; New Zealand – Māori

400

What do the Czechs celebrate on October 28th?

Czechoslovak Independence Day (foundation of Czechoslovakia, 1918)

500

Národní parky USA – name at least three

Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Everglades, Zion

500

Předkrm, polévka, hlavní jídlo, zákusek

 starter/appetizer, soup, main course, dessert

500

Which American holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

Thanksgiving

500

Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom? Name other members of the royal family

King Charles III; Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince Harry

500

Give examples of formal correspondence

email to employer, cover letter, letter of complaint, official request