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1
Shakespeare‘s works are considered by many as timeless because…
they are written in English
they are so well known
they are about relevant topics
2
A CEO is the chief executive officer of a company.
True
False
3
The English word for „Nachhaltigkeit“ is sustainability.
True
False
4
During Brexit, Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the UK.
False
True
5
The ability to effectively comprehend and use written symbols is referred to as…
Illiteracy
Copyright
Literacy
Consumerism
6
What does “downward mobility“ stand for?
a migration of Americans from the northern to the southern states
the downward trend at the New York stock exchange
movement of an individual or group to a lower class or social status
7
What is the Commonwealths of National?
An association of nations, many former colonies
Countries that have left the EU
Wealthy nations whose symbolic head of state is the British monarch
Countries that are in the EU
8
Shakespeare lived during the reign of Queen Victoria.
True
False
9
NGOs are…
non-government organisations
non-global organisations
non-German organisations
10
The term “salad bowl“ refers to the integration of citizens who do not merge into a culture but retain own traditions
True
False
11
Most companies nowadays do not ask for a CV.
False
True
12
Nigeria has the nickname “Giant of Africa“
False
True
13
Uncle Sam is a personification of…
the American government
the wealthy American citizen
the FBI
14
The United Kingdom is made up of the countries of…
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland and Wales
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
England, Wales and Ireland
15
What is the focus of most dystopian novels?
warning against nightmarish developments
entertainment and illusion
glorifying scientific and technical development
16
When did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?
1912
They have not gained independence yet.
1960
1947
17
“Dystopia“ comes from the Greek and means “no place“.
False
True
18
Nigeria‘s biggest industry is…
movies
tobacco
sugar
oil
19
Offshoring means…
relocate one aspect of your company‘s business process to another country
employing another company do certain work for your business
sending goods by ship to other countries in large containers
20
Who was one of the leading figures during the Civil Rights Movement?
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Martin Luther King Jr.
21
In literature a round character is…
four dimensional
three dimensional
two dimensional
22
Lingua franca refers to…
speaking frankly and openly during negotiations
the language spoken in France
English as a global means of communication
23
Globalization is often seen as synonymous with nationalism.
True
False
24
“Brave New World“ is a dystopian novel.
False
True
25
Someone who works freelance…
works for the government
works for free and does volunteer work
is self-employed
26
What function does the British monarch have today?
No function at all.
To attract tourists.
To reign but not to rule.
27
Which symbol is not associated with America?
Bald Eagle
Star-Strangled banner
Union Jack
28
Which of the following famous plays by Shakespeare is not a tragedy?
Romeo & Juliet
A Midummer Night‘s Dream
Hamlet
Macbeth
29
The ship that took the first settlers to the New World was called “The Santa Maria“.
True
False
30
Genetic screening is the process of…
examining DNA for specific qualities
producing clones by rearranging DNA strains
exchanging certain genes in embryos
