Englischverständnis für fortgeschrittene Anfänger – Buch 1

politicians and the public.
    6.
Which two types of cell are not examples of somatic cells?
    The sperm and egg cells, these are reproductive cells.
    7.
Was Dolly the sheep the first animal clone experiment?
    No, scientists had been experimenting with animal cloning for years.
    8. Give an example of when a gardener would use cloning?
    When a gardener grows a plant from a cutting.
    9.
According to the text, if scientists clone humans, which method would they use?
    If scientists clone humans, they will probably use the somatic cell nuclear transfer method (SCNT).
    10. True or false? – Dolly was grown in a tank.
    False – The embryo which became Dolly was implanted into a surrogate mother.
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    Language Death
     
    1. Where were schools stopped from teaching a language?
    In Hawaii.
    2. What are the two examples of language revival?
    Hawaiian and Hebrew.
    3. According to the text, how could we avoid more wars?
    By having one global language.
    4. Where are 16% of the world’s languages spoken?
    New Guinea.
    5. Which three factors can kill language speakers?
    Genocide, disease and natural disaster.
    6. How many languages are spoken in the world today?
    Between 6000 and 7000.
    7. Name three languages mentioned in the text.
    Three from - English, Hebrew, Hawaiian and Kutchi.
    8. What happened to reduce the number of people who speak Kutchi?
    There was an earthquake which killed approximately 30,000 speakers of Kutchi.
    9. When did Hawaii become part of the US?
    1898
    10. True or false? – The American government banned people from speaking Hawaiian.
    False – the American government banned schools from teaching Hawaiian.
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    British Cuisine
     
    1. What made people use eels in pies?
    The price. At the time eels were cheaper than beef.
    2. What do most British people have for breakfast?
    Toast or cereal and a cup of tea.
    3. Why does Britain have so much international food?
    Because it was brought by immigrants in the 1950s.
    4. Why is stir-fry a popular meal?
    It is quick and easy to prepare.
    5. How many vegetables are served with a traditional Sunday lunch?
    Three - two different kinds of vegetables and also potatoes.
    6. What is Britain’s most popular meal?
    Stir-fry.
    7. What are the usual meats served with a traditional Sunday lunch?
    The most common meats served for Sunday lunch are beef, lamb, pork or chicken.
    8. Where does chicken tikka masala come from?
    India.
    9. Which three examples of Asian food are mentioned in the text?
    Chinese, Thai and Indian.
    10. True or false – Each week the average British person spends over £10 on food and drink outside the home.
    True - The average person spends £11.54 a week on food and drink outside the home.
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    Cosmetic Surgery
     
    1. Who was the first person to do a nose job?
    The ancient Indian physician Sushruta.
    2. Why might a cosmetic surgeon refuse to operate on someone?
    They person might not need the operation or there could be a medical risk.
    3. Which cosmetic procedure would you have to remove fat?
    Liposuction.
    4. Other than appearance, why might someone have a nose job?
    To correct breathing issues and to help alleviate the symptoms of snoring.
    5. Other than surgery, what two ways of losing weight are mentioned?
    Healthy eating and regular exercise.
    6. In ancient India, why did they amputate people’s noses and earlobes?
    For religious, criminal or military punishment.
    7. Apart from death, what are the risks of breast enlargement?
    Scarring or different sized breasts.
    8. Which type of surgery might leave a patient unable to close their mouth?
    A face lift (rhytidectomy).
    9. Name three signs of getting older which are mentioned in the text.
    Three from: lines, wrinkles, loose skin, crow’s feet and brown spots.
    10. True or false? – The number of people having cosmetic surgery is rising each year?
    True – The number of people using surgery to improve their appearance is growing every year.
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    Stockholm
     
    1. What are ‘T-bana’?
    Underground trains.
    2. What is the most popular museum in Stockholm?
    The Vasa Museum.
    3. What do some people call Stockholm?
    The Venice of the north.
    4. Which part of Stockholm has old-fashioned buildings?
    Gamla Stan (Old Town).
    5. What four types of transport are mentioned in the text?
    Trains, trams, underground trains (T-bana) and buses.
    6. When do trams travel to Djurgården Island?
    In the summer.
    7. What is