Sports Vocabulary
What is the English word for “schlitteln”?
tobogganing
Who led the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
Edward Whymper
“There aren't ___ apples.”
any
What was the name of the first woman to climb the Matterhorn?
Lucy Walker
Name three traditional Swiss foods.
e.g. cheese fondue, rösti, chocolate, raclette
Translate: “Ich fahre Ski.”
I go skiing.
How many climbers reached the summit?
7
Make a question using “any” and “games”.
Do you have any games?
Where was Lucy Walker from?
England/ Great Britain
Describe a place in Switzerland you would recommend to a tourist and why.
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What do you need to play tennis?
A racket and a ball.
When was the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
1865
Explain when we use “some” and when we use “any”.
“Some” in positive sentences, “any” in questions/negatives
What did she wear during her climb?
A long white dress (a typical 19th century outfit)
Switzerland has four official languages. Match each one to a region or canton.
German – Zürich/Bern, French – Geneva/Vaud, Italian – Ticino, Romansh – Grisons
Name 4 sports you can do outside during winter.
e.g. skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing
What tragic event happened on the way down from the summit?
Four climbers fell and died
Fill in: “We don’t have ___ milk.”
any
When did she reach the summit?
1871
Name 3 cultural traditions or events that are typically Swiss and explain one of them.
e.g. Alpabfahrt, yodelling, Schwingen (Swiss wrestling), Sechseläuten. Explain one in 1–2 sentences.
Name 7 sports you can do outside.
e.g. football, tennis, cycling, running, skiing
What made the 1865 ascent of the Matterhorn so dangerous?
The steep north face, weather, lack of equipment
Translate: “Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?”
Do you have any questions?
Why did she start climbing?
She had problem with her health and the doctor said: Lucy has to start walking.
Why is Switzerland called a neutral country? What does that mean?
It does not join military conflicts or alliances; stays politically neutral.