School, vocational training and working life have their own vocabulary. Practise identifying the institution responsible for a situation and the differences between school education, vocational training and employment.
English translations help you learn. The official examination is in German.
Welchen Schulabschluss braucht man normalerweise, um an einer Universität in Deutschland ein Studium zu beginnen?
What school-leaving qualification do you normally need to begin studying at a university in Germany?
das Abiturthe Abitur
ein Diploma diploma
die Prokuracommercial power of attorney
eine Gesellenprüfunga journeyman's examination
Correct answer and explanation
A.das Abitur
the Abitur
To study at a university, you normally need the Abitur or a comparable higher education entrance qualification. The Abitur gives access to many degree programs.
Question 250
In Deutschland hat man die besten Chancen auf einen gut bezahlten Arbeitsplatz, wenn man …
In Germany, you have the best chances of getting a well-paid job if you …
katholisch ist.are Catholic.
gut ausgebildet ist.are well educated and trained.
eine Frau ist.are a woman.
Mitglied einer Partei ist.are a member of a political party.
Correct answer and explanation
B.gut ausgebildet ist.
are well educated and trained.
Good education and professional qualifications improve the chances of getting a well-paid job. Religion, gender, or party membership must not be a requirement for this.
Question 257
Eine erwachsene Frau möchte in Deutschland das Abitur nachholen. Das kann sie an …
An adult woman in Germany wants to obtain her Abitur later in life. She can do this at …
einer Hochschule.a university.
einem Abendgymnasium.an evening grammar school.
einer Hauptschule.a Hauptschule.
einer Privatuniversität.a private university.
Correct answer and explanation
B.einem Abendgymnasium.
an evening grammar school.
Adults can also obtain the Abitur later in life. A typical option is an evening grammar school.
Question 259
Das Berufsinformationszentrum BIZ bei der Bundesagentur für Arbeit in Deutschland hilft bei der …
The Career Information Center (BIZ) at the Federal Employment Agency in Germany helps with …
Rentenberechnung.pension calculations.
Lehrstellensuche.finding an apprenticeship.
Steuererklärung.tax returns.
Krankenversicherung.health insurance.
Correct answer and explanation
B.Lehrstellensuche.
finding an apprenticeship.
The Career Information Center, or BIZ for short, provides information about occupations, training, and work. For example, it helps with finding an apprenticeship.
Question 260
In Deutschland hat ein Kind in der Schule …
In Germany, a child at school has …
Recht auf unbegrenzte Freizeit.the right to unlimited free time.
Wahlfreiheit für alle Fächer.freedom to choose all subjects.
Anspruch auf Schulgeld.a claim to school fees.
Anwesenheitspflicht.compulsory attendance.
Correct answer and explanation
D.Anwesenheitspflicht.
compulsory attendance.
Children in Germany must attend school regularly. That is why school attendance is compulsory.
Question 261
Ein Mann möchte mit 30 Jahren in Deutschland sein Abitur nachholen. Wo kann er das tun? An …
A man in Germany wants to obtain his Abitur at the age of 30. Where can he do this? At …
einer Hochschule.a university.
einem Abendgymnasium.an evening grammar school.
einer Hauptschule.a Hauptschule.
einer Privatuniversität.a private university.
Correct answer and explanation
B.einem Abendgymnasium.
an evening grammar school.
You can still obtain the Abitur at the age of 30. Evening grammar schools for adults are one option.
Question 269
In Deutschland haben Kinder ab dem Alter von drei Jahren bis zur Ersteinschulung einen Anspruch auf …
In Germany, children from the age of three until they start school are entitled to …
monatliches Taschengeld.monthly pocket money.
einen Platz in einem Sportverein.a place in a sports club.
einen Kindergartenplatz.a kindergarten place.
einen Ferienpass.a holiday pass.
Correct answer and explanation
C.einen Kindergartenplatz.
a kindergarten place.
From the age of three until starting school, children are entitled to a kindergarten place. Parents can apply for a childcare place.
Question 270
Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …
The adult education center (Volkshochschule) in Germany is an institution …
für den Religionsunterricht.for religious instruction.
nur für Jugendliche.only for young people.
zur Weiterbildung.for continuing education.
nur für Rentnerinnen und Rentner.only for retirees.
Correct answer and explanation
C.zur Weiterbildung.
for continuing education.
The adult education center offers courses for adults. There you can continue your education, for example in languages, work-related topics, or other subjects.
Question 284
Was man für die Arbeit können muss, ändert sich in Zukunft sehr schnell. Was kann man tun?
What you need to be able to do for work will change very quickly in the future. What can you do?
Es ist egal, was man lernt.It does not matter what you learn.
Erwachsene müssen auch nach der Ausbildung immer weiter lernen.Adults must continue learning even after completing their training.
Kinder lernen in der Schule alles, was im Beruf wichtig ist. Nach der Schule muss man nicht weiter lernen.Children learn everything at school that is important for work. After school, you do not need to continue learning.
Alle müssen früher aufhören zu arbeiten, weil sich alles ändert.Everyone must stop working earlier because everything is changing.
Correct answer and explanation
B.Erwachsene müssen auch nach der Ausbildung immer weiter lernen.
Adults must continue learning even after completing their training.
Occupations and requirements are constantly changing. That is why it is important for adults to continue learning and training even after completing their initial training.
Question 285
Frau Frost arbeitet als fest angestellte Mitarbeiterin in einem Büro. Was muss sie nicht von ihrem Gehalt bezahlen?
Ms. Frost works as a permanently employed office worker. What does she not have to pay from her salary?
Lohnsteuerwage tax
Beiträge zur Arbeitslosenversicherungunemployment insurance contributions
Beiträge zur Renten- und Krankenversicherungpension and health insurance contributions
Umsatzsteuervalue-added tax
Correct answer and explanation
D.Umsatzsteuer
value-added tax
A permanently employed person pays, for example, wage tax and social insurance contributions from their salary. Value-added tax, however, is not deducted directly from salary.
Question 286
Welche Organisation in einer Firma hilft den Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmern bei Problemen mit der Arbeitgeberin / dem Arbeitgeber?
Which organization in a company helps employees with problems involving the employer?
der Betriebsratthe works council
die Betriebsprüferin / der Betriebsprüferthe company auditor
die Betriebsgruppethe company group
das Betriebsmanagementthe company management
Correct answer and explanation
A.der Betriebsrat
the works council
The works council represents the interests of employees in a company. It can provide advice and support with problems involving the employer.
Question 287
Sie möchten bei einer Firma in Deutschland ihr Arbeitsverhältnis beenden. Was müssen Sie beachten?
You want to end your employment relationship with a company in Germany. What do you have to take into account?
die Gehaltszahlungensalary payments
die Arbeitszeitworking hours
die Kündigungsfristthe notice period
die Versicherungspflichtthe insurance obligation
Correct answer and explanation
C.die Kündigungsfrist
the notice period
Anyone who wants to end their employment relationship must observe the applicable notice period. It determines how long the employment relationship continues after notice is given.
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