🇩🇪 A Journey Through Germany
Level: Intermediate | Topic: Culture & History
1. Vocabulary Match
Match the word to its definition. Click two cards to form a pair. Matched pairs will turn a unique color.
2. Short Reading Text
Read the text about Germany's profile. **Click the underlined words** to see their definition.
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany's history is incredibly complex, from the Holy Roman Empire to its reunification in 1990.
The capital, Berlin, is famous for its historical landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the remains of the Berlin Wall. The wall divided the city for almost three decades, from 1961 to 1989. Its fall marked a significant moment in modern history and led to the reunification of East and West Germany.
Beyond its history, Germany is known for its engineering, automotive industry (brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW), and vibrant cultural traditions. Oktoberfest, for instance, is a world-famous festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria. German cuisine, which includes sausages (Wurst) and bread (Brot), is also a key part of the culture.
3. Multiple Choice Comprehension
Choose the correct option based on the text.
1. What year did Germany reunify?
2. In which city is the world-famous Oktoberfest held?
3. Besides history and culture, Germany is renowned for its:
4. True or False
Decide if the following statements are true or false according to the reading text.
1. Germany is the most populous country in all of Europe.
2. The Berlin Wall divided the city for less than 20 years.
3. German food includes Wurst (sausages) and Brot (bread).
5. Word Matching: Synonyms & Collocations
Match the words that have a similar meaning. Click two cards to form a pair.
6. Grammar Focus: Reported Speech
Reported speech (or indirect speech) is used to tell someone what another person said, without using the person's exact words.
Key Tense Change:
When reporting speech in the past, the verb tense usually moves **backwards**.
- **Present Simple** (I live in Berlin) becomes **Past Simple** (She said she lived in Berlin).
- **Present Perfect** (I have been) becomes **Past Perfect** (He said he had been).
- **Will** becomes **Would** (They said they would travel).
Example: *Direct Speech:* "I will visit Oktoberfest next year."
*Reported Speech:* He said that he **would visit** Oktoberfest the following year.
7. Reported Speech: Choose the Correct Option
Convert the direct speech to reported speech. Choose the correct option.
8. Gap Fill: Click to Complete
Click a word in the bank, then click a gap to place it. Click a word in the gap to deselect it.
Word Bank:
9. Final Choice Activity
Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence (similar words).
1. The country's *populous / population* is the largest in the EU.
2. The Brandenburg Gate is a *site / sight* of historical importance.
3. Oktoberfest is an *annual / annually* event in Bavaria.