Monday, 24 February 2014

72. Leisure Time in Germany Quiz Answers

72.  Leisure Time in Germany Quiz Answers

1    The people of the German speaking world enjoy many sport & leisure activities.

2    The  seasons  determine many of the activities.

3    Many of the world's best  skiers,  sledders  &  skaters come from Germany.

4    This region has produced many winners at Winter Olympics & World Cup level.

5    Ski fields in these regions produce a wonderful  variety  of ski fields

6    These differ in terms of  difficulty & enjoyment.

7    Transport to the top slopes is provided by chair lifts, cable cars funicular rail.

8    The ski runs (pistes)  are often  generous  &  well groomed.

9    Pulverschnee  is  powder snow.

10  The snow in spring can often be  soft slushy.

11   It is important at this time to wear sunscreen  & sunglasses.

12   The ski slopes in Kaprun are on a glacier  in Austria.

13   Many ski areas  link up  to other areas & you can ski all day on different runs.

14   Skiing in Wagrain / Flachau in Tyrol  allows you to ski on both sides of the hill.

15   Many sports are conducted  indoors  to counter the winter conditions.

16   Skating on  frozen ponds  & lakes is also very popular.

17   Clubs  are very popular in the German speaking world and not just for sport.

18   Hobbies such as  music  & art  are very much sought after.

19   Community  bands  are usually found in most localities.

20   The most popular sport by far, however, is  football.  

21   The German Bundesliga 1st division  has produced many of the world's best.

22   Germany has won   world cups in football.

23   Supporters can watch football in fantastic stadiums in the larger cities.

24   The Austrian and Swiss competitions for football are also very  strong.

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