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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