What is meant by the „Commonwealth of Nations“?

An association of Nations, many of which were former colonies

Nelson Mandela is sometimes referred to as…

„The icon of the rainbow nation“

words borrowed from English and used in another Language

The typical structure of a Shakespearean sonnet consists of…

Three quatrains and a rhyming couplet

What is the House of Commons?

It is the legislative branch of government

Lingua franca refers to…

English as a global means of Communication

The United Kingdom is made up of the countries…

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Employing another Company to do certain work for your Business

What is the typical structure of a drama or short story?

Exposition, rising Action, climax, denouement

The focus of most dystopian novels is on…

A warning against nightmarish developments

When referring to the integration of immigrants what is to be understood by the metaphor of the „salad bowl“?

the integration of citizens who retain some of their traditions

racial segregation in South Africa Untis 1994

What role does the House of Lords play today?

It has litte power but checks the work of the Government

What is to be understood by „Manifest Destiny“

A belief that settlers were destined by God t expand across North America

There has been an increased „downward mobility“ in America. This refers to…

the movement of an individual or group to a lower class or social status

Shakespeare`s works are considered by many as timeless as they…

Include themes relevant to all times

Applied science concentrates on research and is aimed at…

inventing new technologies or devices

In genetic engineering….

The DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changier

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1
What is meant by the „Commonwealth of Nations“?
An association of Nations, many of which were former colonies
Wealthy nations whose symbolic head of state is the British monarch
Countries that are in the EU but have not joined the European Union.
2
Nelson Mandela is sometimes referred to as…
„The founder of Nigeria“
„The leader of guerilla warfare in Africa“
„The icon of the rainbow nation“
3
Anglicisms are…
members of the Anglican Church in the UK
words borrowed from English and used in another Language
Developments such as British citizens moving to another Country
4
The typical structure of a Shakespearean sonnet consists of…
Four quatrains and a rhyming couplet
An octave and a sestet
Three quatrains and a rhyming couplet
Five Standard and a cpuplet
5
What is the House of Commons?
It constitutes the executive branch of government
It is the legislative branch of government
It is the judicial branch of government
6
Globalization is often seen as synonymous with…
Nationalism
Protektionist
Westernisation
7
Lingua franca refers to…
English as a global means of Communication
The Language spoken in France
Speaking frankly and openly during negotiations
8
The United Kingdom is made up of the countries…
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland and Wales
9
Dystopia comes from the Greek and means…
not a good Place
A good place
no place
10
Offshoring means….
Diving to deep while you are off-shore
Sending goods by ship to other countries in large Containers
the relocation of one aspect of your company`s Business to another Country
Employing another Company to do certain work for your Business
11
When did Nigeria gain its independence from GB?
1960
1947
The have not gained their independence yet
12
What is the typical structure of a drama or short story?
Denouement, rising Action, climax, falling Action, Solution
Exposition, rising Action, Flashback, falling Action, Solution
Exposition, rising Action, climax, denouement
13
The English word for „Nachhaltigkeit“ is…
availability
sustainability
attainability
14
a CEO is the…
Chief educational officer
Chief Executive officer
Cooperative executive organization
15
a CV is…
a curriculum vitae
A letter of motivation
A covering letter
16
NGÓs are…
Non-government organisations
Non-German organisations
Non-global organisations
Non-governmental Ornaments
17
The focus of most dystopian novels is on…
A warning against nightmarish developments
Entertainment and Illusion
glorifying scientific and technical developments
18
Which of the following famous plays by Shakespeare is not a tragedy?
A Midsummer Nigtht`s Dream
Macbeth
Hamlet
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When referring to the integration of immigrants what is to be understood by the metaphor of the „salad bowl“?
It refers to the various dishes that immigrants have brought to America
It denotes the integration of citizens who merge into a Single Culture
the integration of citizens who retain some of their traditions
20
Apartheid denotes…
the unresolved problem of the Rich-Pool Dividende
racial segregation in South Africa Untis 1994
the catastrophes caused by the climate change
21
What role does the House of Lords play today?
It has litte power but checks the work of the Government
It holds a lot of power and can present a bill from becoming law
No role. It wa abolished in 1999.
22
Who was one of the leading figures during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
Barack Obama
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King
23
What is to be understood by „Manifest Destiny“
A belief that settlers were destined by God t expand across North America
A belief in a divine mission to spread capitalism throughout the world
The concept of the American Dream, a Dream that anyone can be sucessful
24
There has been an increased „downward mobility“ in America. This refers to…
the movement of an individual or group to a lower class or social status
the downward trend at the New York stock exchange
A Migration of Americans from the northern to the southern states
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Shakespeare`s works are considered by many as timeless as they…
are written in English
Include themes relevant to all times
are so well know
26
Someone who works freelance….
works for the Government as a civil servant
is Self-employed
works for free and does volunteer work
27
Applied science concentrates on research and is aimed at…
inventing new technologies or devices
Prävention technologies from dominating our live
Creative science fiction novels or Films
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What function does the British monarch have today?
Only to attract tourists and bring revenues to Britain
No function at all
To reign but not to rule
29
Nigeria is often referred to as…
„The peaceful colony“
„The Giant of Africa“
„The jewel in the crown“
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In genetic engineering….
The DNA sequence of genes plays no specific role
The DNA sequence of genes can be mapped but not altered
The DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changier

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