Getting Around Town: Master Public Transport, Directions, and Location Descriptions

Question 1

Welches der folgenden Verkehrsmittel gibt es in den meisten deutschen Städten NICHT?

Accepted Answer

Fähre

Answer

Bus

Answer

Straßenbahn

Answer

Zug

Question 2

Was solltest du tun, wenn du dich während der Nutzung öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel verirrst?

Accepted Answer

Ruhig bleiben und um Hilfe bitten

Answer

In Panik geraten und ziellos umherlaufen

Answer

Die Situation ignorieren und auf das Beste hoffen

Answer

Versuchen, es selbst herauszufinden

Question 3

Wie lautet das deutsche Wort für „Ampel“?

Accepted Answer

Ampel

Answer

Laterne

Answer

Straßenlampe

Answer

Kreuzung

Question 4

Wozu dient ein Zebrastreifen?

Accepted Answer

Als gekennzeichneter Überweg für Fußgänger

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Um Autofahrer vor Fußgängern zu warnen

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Um den Verkehr zu verlangsamen

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Um eine sichere Zone für Fußgänger zu schaffen

Question 5

You're lost and need to find the library. How should you politely ask a stranger for directions?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the library?

Answer

Hey, can you tell me where the library is?

Answer

I'm lost. Can you help me find the library?

Answer

Where's the library?

Question 6

What is the German word for 'bus stop'?

Accepted Answer

Bushaltestelle

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Bahnhof

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Straßenbahn

Answer

U-Bahn

Question 7

Which preposition do we use to describe a location that is 'across the street' from another place?

Accepted Answer

Gegenüber

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Neben

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Hinter

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Vor

Question 8

What does the phrase 'turn left at the next traffic light' mean?

Accepted Answer

Biegen Sie an der nächsten Ampel links ab.

Answer

Biegen Sie an der nächsten Ampel rechts ab.

Answer

Fahren Sie an der nächsten Ampel geradeaus.

Answer

Halten Sie an der nächsten Ampel an.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Answer

Subway

Question 10

Which gesture is used to indicate 'right' in English?

Accepted Answer

Pointing with the index finger

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Waving the hand up and down

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Shaking the head from side to side

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Raising the eyebrows

Question 11

What do you say in German to indicate that you want to get off at the next stop?

Accepted Answer

Nächste Haltestelle bitte

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Bitte halten

Answer

Hier aussteigen

Answer

An der nächsten Haltestelle aussteigen

Question 12

How do you say "turn left" in German?

Accepted Answer

Links abbiegen

Answer

Rechts abbiegen

Answer

Geradeaus fahren

Answer

U-Turn machen

Question 13

Which of the following is a cultural norm related to public transportation in Germany?

Accepted Answer

It is considered polite to give up your seat to the elderly or disabled.

Answer

It is common to talk loudly on the bus or train.

Answer

It is okay to eat and drink on public transportation.

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It is not necessary to validate your ticket before boarding.

Question 14

What is the German word for "traffic light"?

Accepted Answer

Ampel

Answer

Zebrastreifen

Answer

Kreuzung

Answer

Fußgängerüberweg

Question 15

What is the German word for 'bus stop'?

Accepted Answer

Bushaltestelle

Answer

Bahnhof

Answer

Straßenbahn

Answer

U-Bahn

Question 16

What is the German word for 'underground' (as in the subway system)?

Accepted Answer

U-Bahn

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Untergrund

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S-Bahn

Answer

Straßenbahn

Question 17

How do you say 'turn right' in German?

Accepted Answer

Rechts abbiegen

Answer

Links abbiegen

Answer

Geradeaus gehen

Answer

Zurückgehen

Question 18

What is the German word for 'ticket'?

Accepted Answer

Fahrkarte

Answer

Ticket

Answer

Karte

Answer

Schein

Question 19

How do you say 'excuse me' in German?

Accepted Answer

Entschuldigung

Answer

Pardon

Answer

Sorry

Answer

Excusez-moi

Question 20

You're lost in a town and need to find the train station. How should you ask someone for directions politely?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the train station?

Answer

Where's the train station?

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Do you know how far away the train station is?

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Can you show me the way to the train station?

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bus

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Train

Answer

Subway

Question 22

What does the phrase 'turn left at the next corner' mean?

Accepted Answer

Go straight until you reach the next corner and then make a left turn.

Answer

Go straight until you reach the next corner and then make a right turn.

Answer

Turn right at the next corner and then go straight.

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Turn left at the next corner and then go straight.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a mode of public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bus

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Tram

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Train

Question 24

What is the English translation of the word 'Bahnhof'?

Accepted Answer

Train station

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Bus stop

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Tram station

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Subway station

Question 25

If you are standing in front of a church, you would describe your location as:

Accepted Answer

next to a church

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inside a church

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behind a church

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on top of a church

Question 26

The river that flows through Berlin is called the:

Accepted Answer

Spree

Answer

Rhine

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Danube

Answer

Elbe

Question 27

The German word for 'library' is:

Accepted Answer

Bibliothek

Answer

Museum

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Kino

Answer

Theater

Question 28

Which mode of transport is NOT commonly used in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Answer

Tram

Question 29

When asking for directions to the train station, you could say:

Accepted Answer

How do I get to the train station?

Answer

Where is the bus stop?

Answer

Where is the cinema?

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Where can I get a taxi?

Question 30

Where would you go to buy a train ticket?

Accepted Answer

Ticket counter

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Bus ticket machine

Answer

Telephone box

Answer

Pharmacy

Question 31

Which is a polite way to ask for help in English?

Accepted Answer

Can you help me?

Answer

Give me the ticket, please.

Answer

Where is the toilet?

Answer

Can I have a coffee, please?

Question 32

When asking for the bus stop, you could say:

Accepted Answer

Where is the bus stop?

Answer

Where is the train station?

Answer

Where is the pharmacy?

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Where can I get a taxi?

Question 33

Which is a polite way to ask for information in English?

Accepted Answer

Can you tell me where the bus stop is?

Answer

Where is the bus stop?

Answer

Give me the ticket, please.

Answer

Can I have a coffee, please?

Question 34

When asking for the train station, you could say:

Accepted Answer

Where is the train station?

Answer

Where is the bus stop?

Answer

Where is the cinema?

Answer

Where can I get a taxi?

Question 35

What does the sign 'U-Bahn' mean?

Accepted Answer

Underground train

Answer

Overground train

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Suburban train

Answer

Tram

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a type of public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Bus

Answer

Taxi

Answer

Train

Question 37

You want to buy a ticket for the bus to the city center. How should you ask?

Accepted Answer

I'd like a ticket to the city center, please.

Answer

Can I get a ticket for the bus to the museum?

Answer

How much is a ticket to the park?

Answer

Where can I buy a ticket for the train?

Question 38

What is the meaning of 'zebra crossing'?

Accepted Answer

A place where pedestrians can cross the street safely

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A type of public transportation

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A sign that indicates a dangerous intersection

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A pedestrian zone

Question 39

When asking for directions in English, what is the most polite way to start?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the station?

Answer

Where's the station?

Answer

How far is the station?

Answer

Show me the station

Question 40

What does the sign 'U-Bahn' usually mean in a town?

Accepted Answer

Underground

Answer

Bus stop

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Train station

Answer

Tram stop

Question 41

Which of the following is not a typical mode of public transport in a town?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Answer

Tram

Question 42

When meeting someone new in English, what is a good way to start a conversation?

Accepted Answer

Hello, my name is...

Answer

Excuse me, do you know where the library is?

Answer

Can you help me, please?

Answer

Nice to meet you.

Question 43

What does the instruction 'turn left at the traffic lights' mean?

Accepted Answer

Go straight on and turn left when you see traffic lights.

Answer

Turn left before you reach the traffic lights.

Answer

Turn right at the traffic lights.

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Stop at the traffic lights and turn left.

Question 44

How do you say 'excuse me' in German?

Accepted Answer

Entschuldigung

Answer

Danke

Answer

Bitte

Answer

Hallo

Question 45

Translate the following sentence into English: 'Gehen Sie geradeaus.'

Accepted Answer

Go straight ahead.

Answer

Turn right.

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Turn left.

Answer

Take the bus.

Question 46

What does 'Underground' mean in German?

Accepted Answer

U-Bahn

Answer

Straßenbahn

Answer

Zug

Answer

Taxi

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a way to travel around town?

Accepted Answer

By plane

Answer

By bus

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On foot

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By bike

Question 48

How do you ask for directions in English?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train station, please?

Answer

Can you show me on the map?

Answer

Where is the train station?

Question 49

What does 'U-Bahn' mean?

Accepted Answer

Subway

Answer

Train

Answer

Bus

Answer

Tram

Question 50

What is the difference between a 'Straße' and an 'Allee'?

Accepted Answer

An 'Allee' is a street with trees on both sides.

Answer

An 'Allee' is a pedestrian street.

Answer

There is no difference.

Answer

A 'Straße' is a main road.

Question 51

Which of the following is a useful phrase for asking for help with directions?

Accepted Answer

Could you please show me the way to the train station?

Answer

Where is the train station?

Answer

I'm lost.

Question 52

Can you tell me where the nearest park is located?

Accepted Answer

It's just across the street from the library.

Answer

It's situated on the opposite side of the town.

Answer

I'm not sure. Sorry.

Answer

I'm not aware of any nearby parks.

Question 53

What does the traffic sign 'Einbahnstraße' indicate?

Accepted Answer

One-way street

Answer

Speed limit

Answer

Dead end

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No entry

Question 54

When using public transport, which safety measure is most important to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Remain alert to your surroundings and trust your instincts.

Answer

Avoid interacting with strangers.

Answer

Always occupy a seat at the front of the bus.

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a typical mode of transportation used to get around town?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Answer

Driving

Answer

Walking

Question 56

What is the German word for 'bus stop'?

Accepted Answer

Bushaltestelle

Answer

Busstop

Answer

Bushalt

Answer

Bushaltes

Question 57

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask for directions?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the train station?

Answer

How do I get to the train station?

Answer

Where is the train station?

Question 58

What does the sign 'Einbahnstraße' mean?

Accepted Answer

One-way street

Answer

Dead end

Answer

No entry

Question 59

What is the English translation for 'Fußgängerzone'?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrian zone

Answer

Walking area

Answer

No cars zone

Answer

People-only zone

Question 60

What is the German word for 'traffic light'?

Accepted Answer

Ampel

Answer

Licht

Answer

Zeichen

Answer

Signal

Question 61

What is the German word for 'bus station'?

Accepted Answer

Bushaltestelle

Answer

Haltestelle

Answer

U-Bahnstation

Answer

Bahnhof

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transport?

Accepted Answer

Taxi

Answer

Tram

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Question 63

You are standing in front of the town hall. How would you best describe your location?

Accepted Answer

I am standing in front of the town hall.

Answer

I am at the town hall.

Answer

I am next to the town hall.

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I am behind the town hall.

Question 64

If you want to buy a ticket for the bus, where would you usually go?

Accepted Answer

Ticket machine

Answer

Taxi stand

Answer

Information center

Answer

Bus stop