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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore a higher-style GCSE writing question related to the environment. We will focus on tense formation before co-constructing a written answer. There is an opportunity to practise some independent writing at the end of this lesson.
  2. Purpose of language use: Wiederholung
  3. Grammar: Guided Writing: international events and environmental action

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13 Questions

Q1.
Select the correct translation for the following: In Zukunft werde ich wahrscheinlich umweltfreundliche Produkte kaufen.
In the future I will definitely buy environmentally friendly products
In the future I will occasionally buy environmentally friendly products
Correct answer: In the future I will probably buy environmentally friendly products
Q2.
Which of the following sentences is correct? (Check word order carefully)
Ich werde ein Umweltprojekt machen,wenn ich bin älter.
Wenn ich älter bin, ich werde ein Umweltprojekt machen.
Correct answer: Wenn ich älter bin, werde ich ein Umweltprojekt machen.
Q3.
Select the correct translation of the following sentence: I have recently separated the rubbish
Ich bin neulich den Müll getrennt
Correct answer: Ich habe neulich den Müll getrennt
Neulich haben ich den Müll getrennt
Q4.
Which of the following options is correct? TIP - the verb 'helfen' takes the dative case!
Ich habe den Umwelt geholfen
Correct answer: Ich habe der Umwelt geholfen
Ich habe die Umwelt geholfen
Q5.
Ich mache immer das Licht aus, wenn ich ein Zimmer verlasse. Which is the correct English translation?
I alway leave the light on when I leave a room.
Correct answer: I always switch off the light when I leave a room
I always switch on the light when I leave a room.
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
aber
Correct answer: but
or
since
Q8.
auch
Correct answer: also, too
and
therefore
Q9.
mag
Correct answer: I/(s)he likes
to like
Correct answer: we like
Q10.
mögen
I like
Correct answer: to like
you like
Q11.
morgens
Correct answer: in the mornings
this morning
tomorrow
Q12.
schnell
Correct answer: fast, quick(ly)
more quickly
slow
Q13.
zu
quite
Correct answer: too
very

13 Questions

Q1.
Which is the correct translation for ' I enjoyed it'
Ich bin es genossen
Correct answer: Ich habe es genossen
Ich hatte es genossen
Q2.
Which is the correct translation for ' If I had more time'
Wenn ich mehr Zeit habe
Wenn ich mehr Zeit hatte
Correct answer: Wenn ich mehr Zeit hätte
Q3.
Which is the correct translation for 'it would be cruel to neglect our neighbours'
Es ist unmenschlich, unsere Nachbarn zu vernachlässigen
Es war unmenschlich, unsere Nachbarn zu vernachlässigen
Correct answer: Es wäre unmenschlich, unsere Nachbarn zu vernachlässigen
Q4.
Which is the correct translation for ' Voluntary work can be demanding'
Freiwilligenarbeit kann anstrengend bin.
Correct answer: Freiwilligenarbeit kann anstrengend sein.
Freiwilligenarbeit könnte anstrengend sein.
Q5.
Which of the following does NOT mean 'In my opinion'
Correct answer: In meiner Meinung
Meiner Ansicht nach
Meiner Meinung nach
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
etwas
everything
nothing
Correct answer: something
Q8.
geben
to gain
Correct answer: to give
to have
Q9.
es gibt
Correct answer: there is/there are
there was/there were
there will be
Q10.
sprechen
to chatter
to gossip
Correct answer: to speak
Q11.
spricht
Correct answer: (s)he speaks, is speaking
I speak
they speak
Q12.
viel
a few
Correct answer: much, a lot
some
Q13.
wichtig
correct
Correct answer: important
incorrect