Urlaubsenglisch Zugspitze 1

1. What is the Zugspitze? ______.
[Was ist die Zugspitze?] The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany.

a) The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany.
b) The Zugspitze is a famous river in Germany.
c) The Zugspitze is a large city in Germany.

2. How high is the Zugspitze? ______.
[Wie hoch ist die Zugspitze?] The Zugspitze is 2,962 meters high.

a) The Zugspitze is 2,962 meters high.
b) The Zugspitze is 1,962 meters high.
c) The Zugspitze is 3,962 meters high.

3. Where is the Zugspitze located? ______.
[Wo liegt die Zugspitze?] The Zugspitze is located in the Bavarian Alps.

a) The Zugspitze is located in the Black Forest.
b) The Zugspitze is located in the Bavarian Alps.
c) The Zugspitze is located in the Rhine Valley.

4. Can you ski on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Kann man auf der Zugspitze Ski fahren?] Yes, you can ski on the Zugspitze.

a) No, you cannot ski on the Zugspitze.
b) Yes, you can ski on the Zugspitze.
c) No, skiing is not allowed on the Zugspitze.

5. How can you reach the top of the Zugspitze? ______.
[Wie kann man den Gipfel der Zugspitze erreichen?] You can reach the top by cable car or train.

a) You can reach the top by car.
b) You can reach the top by walking only.
c) You can reach the top by cable car or train.

6. Is there a glacier on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Gibt es einen Gletscher auf der Zugspitze?] Yes, there is a glacier on the Zugspitze.

a) No, there is no glacier on the Zugspitze.
b) Yes, there is a glacier on the Zugspitze.
c) No, glaciers are only in the Himalayas.

7. Are there restaurants on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Gibt es Restaurants auf der Zugspitze?] Yes, there are several restaurants on the Zugspitze.

a) Yes, there are several restaurants on the Zugspitze.
b) No, you must bring your own food to the Zugspitze.
c) No, there are no restaurants on the Zugspitze.

8. What can you see from the top of the Zugspitze? ______.
[Was kann man vom Gipfel der Zugspitze aus sehen?] You can see four countries from the top of the Zugspitze.

a) You can see the Pacific Ocean from the top of the Zugspitze.
b) You can see all of Europe from the top of the Zugspitze.
c) You can see four countries from the top of the Zugspitze.

9. Is the Zugspitze popular with tourists? ______.
[Ist die Zugspitze bei Touristen beliebt?] Yes, the Zugspitze is very popular with tourists.

a) No, only locals visit the Zugspitze.
b) No, the Zugspitze is not popular with tourists.
c) Yes, the Zugspitze is very popular with tourists.

10. Can you hike to the top of the Zugspitze? ______.
[Kann man zur Spitze der Zugspitze wandern?] Yes, you can hike to the top if you are experienced.

a) Yes, you can hike to the top if you are experienced.
b) No, hiking to the top is not possible.
c) No, only helicopters can reach the top.

11. Is there a weather station on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Gibt es eine Wetterstation auf der Zugspitze?] Yes, there is a weather station on the Zugspitze.

a) Yes, there is a weather station on the Zugspitze.
b) No, weather stations are only in cities.
c) No, there is no weather station on the Zugspitze.

12. Can you visit the Zugspitze year-round? ______.
[Kann man die Zugspitze das ganze Jahr besuchen?] Yes, you can visit the Zugspitze year-round.

a) No, the Zugspitze is closed in summer.
b) Yes, you can visit the Zugspitze year-round.
c) No, the Zugspitze is closed in winter.

13. How can you get to the Zugspitze? ______.
[Wie kommt man zur Zugspitze?] You can get to the Zugspitze by train and then cable car.

a) You can get to the Zugspitze by boat.
b) You can get to the Zugspitze by train and then cable car.
c) You can get to the Zugspitze by airplane.

14. What activities can you do on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Was kann man auf der Zugspitze machen?] You can ski, hike, and visit the glacier.

a) You can only hike.
b) You can swim and sunbathe.
c) You can ski, hike, and visit the glacier.

15. Is the Zugspitze part of a national park? ______.
[Ist die Zugspitze Teil eines Nationalparks?] Yes, the Zugspitze is part of a national park.

a) No, national parks are only in the United States.
b) Yes, the Zugspitze is part of a national park.
c) No, the Zugspitze is not part of a national park.

16. Is the Zugspitze a UNESCO World Heritage site? ______.
[Ist die Zugspitze UNESCO-Welterbe?] No, the Zugspitze is not a UNESCO World Heritage site.

a) No, the Zugspitze is not a UNESCO World Heritage site.
b) Yes, all mountains are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
c) Yes, the Zugspitze is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

17. What is the weather like on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Wie ist das Wetter auf der Zugspitze?] The weather on the Zugspitze is cold and snowy.

a) The weather on the Zugspitze is warm and sunny.
b) The weather on the Zugspitze is hot and dry.
c) The weather on the Zugspitze is cold and snowy.

18. What is the Eibsee? ______.
[Was ist der Eibsee?] The Eibsee is a lake near the Zugspitze.

a) The Eibsee is a mountain near the Zugspitze.
b) The Eibsee is a city near the Zugspitze.
c) The Eibsee is a lake near the Zugspitze.

19. Can you see Austria from the Zugspitze? ______.
[Kann man Österreich von der Zugspitze aus sehen?] Yes, you can see Austria from the Zugspitze.

a) Yes, you can see Austria from the Zugspitze.
b) No, Austria is too far from the Zugspitze.
c) No, you cannot see Austria from the Zugspitze.

20. Is the Zugspitze in Bavaria? ______.
[Liegt die Zugspitze in Bayern?] Yes, the Zugspitze is in Bavaria.

a) Yes, the Zugspitze is in Bavaria.
b) No, the Zugspitze is in Switzerland.
c) No, the Zugspitze is in Austria.

21. Are there hotels near the Zugspitze? ______.
[Gibt es Hotels in der Nähe der Zugspitze?] Yes, there are many hotels near the Zugspitze.

a) No, you can only camp near the Zugspitze.
b) Yes, there are many hotels near the Zugspitze.
c) No, there are no hotels near the Zugspitze.

22. What is Garmisch-Partenkirchen? ______.
[Was ist Garmisch-Partenkirchen?] Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a town near the Zugspitze.

a) Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a river.
b) Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a town near the Zugspitze.
c) Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain.

23. Can you snowboard on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Kann man auf der Zugspitze snowboarden?] Yes, you can snowboard on the Zugspitze.

a) No, there is no snow on the Zugspitze.
b) No, snowboarding is not allowed on the Zugspitze.
c) Yes, you can snowboard on the Zugspitze.

24. What is the Zugspitzbahn? ______.
[Was ist die Zugspitzbahn?] The Zugspitzbahn is a train that goes up the Zugspitze.

a) The Zugspitzbahn is a bus.
b) The Zugspitzbahn is a train that goes up the Zugspitze.
c) The Zugspitzbahn is a car.

25. Is there a museum on the Zugspitze? ______.
[Gibt es ein Museum auf der Zugspitze?] Yes, there is a museum on the Zugspitze.

a) Yes, there is a museum on the Zugspitze.
b) No, museums are only in cities.
c) No, there is no museum on the Zugspitze.