London and UK Culture Quiz
Test Your Vocabulary
51. The Tube is a key part of London’s ______ system.
transport
a) transport (Verkehr)
b) education (Bildung)
c) healthcare (Gesundheitswesen)
52. The ______ is the oldest metro system.
underground
a) underground (U-Bahn)
b) bus (Bus)
c) tram (Straßenbahn)
53. The skyscrapers in Canary Wharf are ______.
towering
a) short (Kurz)
b) towering (Ragend)
c) old (Alt)
54. The British Museum is ______ in size.
monumental
a) small (Klein)
b) monumental (Monumental)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
55. The city has an ______ charm.
authentic
a) fake (Gefälscht)
b) authentic (Authentisch)
c) modern (Modern)
56. The Great Fire of London was a ______ event.
revolutionary
a) minor (Unbedeutend)
b) revolutionary (Revolutionär)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
57. The Prime Minister is a ______ figure.
distinguished
a) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
b) distinguished (Hervorragend)
c) unknown (Unbekannt)
58. London's Christmas markets are ______.
enchanting
a) boring (Langweilig)
b) enchanting (Bezaubernd)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
59. Theatre performances in the West End are ______.
captivating
a) dull (Langweilig)
b) captivating (Fesselnd)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
60. The nightlife in Soho is ______.
exciting
a) exciting (Aufregend)
b) boring (Langweilig)
c) quiet (Ruhig)
61. The West End has ______ theatres.
exclusive
a) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
b) exclusive (Exklusiv)
c) outdated (Veraltet)
62. The Queen was a ______ leader.
respected
a) disrespected (Respektlos)
b) respected (Respektiert)
c) unknown (Unbekannt)
63. Heathrow Airport is a ______ to Europe.
gateway
a) barrier (Barriere)
b) gateway (Tor)
c) exit (Ausgang)
64. Green parks provide ______ in London.
greenery
a) pollution (Verschmutzung)
b) greenery (Grünflächen)
c) noise (Lärm)
65. Notting Hill is a ______ area.
charming
a) dull (Langweilig)
b) charming (Charmant)
c) industrial (Industriell)
66. The Victoria Memorial is ______.
grandiose
a) small (Klein)
b) grandiose (Großartig)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
67. The Houses of Parliament are ______.
ornate
a) plain (Schlicht)
b) ornate (Verziert)
c) modern (Modern)
68. The Tower of London has a ______ feel.
medieval
a) futuristic (Futuristisch)
b) medieval (Mittelalterlich)
c) modern (Modern)
69. Bond Street is a ______ shopping district.
fashionable
a) fashionable (Modisch)
b) outdated (Veraltet)
c) quiet (Ruhig)
70. The O2 Arena is an ______ venue.
enormous
a) small (Klein)
b) enormous (Enorm)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
71. London is a ______ city.
progressive
a) traditional (Traditionell)
b) progressive (Fortschrittlich)
c) outdated (Veraltet)
72. The skyline is a mix of ______ and old.
contemporary
a) contemporary (Zeitgenössisch)
b) ancient (Antik)
c) boring (Langweilig)
73. Christmas markets in London are ______.
festive
a) dull (Langweilig)
b) festive (Festlich)
c) quiet (Ruhig)
74. The Houses of Parliament are ______ buildings.
stately
a) small (Klein)
b) stately (Staatlich)
c) modern (Modern)
75. The river views in London are ______.
scenic
a) ugly (Hässlich)
b) scenic (Malerisch)
c) boring (Langweilig)
76. Westminster Abbey is a ______ landmark.
distinguished
a) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
b) distinguished (Ausgezeichnet)
c) unknown (Unbekannt)
77. Tourists always feel ______ in London.
welcomed
a) welcomed (Freundlich)
b) unwelcomed (Unfreundlich)
c) ignored (Ignoriert)
78. The city has many ______ spots.
photogenic
a) ugly (Hässlich)
b) photogenic (Fotogen)
c) boring (Langweilig)
79. London is an important ______ center.
political
a) political (Politisch)
b) industrial (Industriell)
c) agricultural (Landwirtschaftlich)
80. The city has a ______ dining scene.
sophisticated
a) simple (Einfach)
b) sophisticated (Anspruchsvoll)
c) boring (Langweilig)
81. People from all over visit the ______ capital.
worldly
a) isolated (Isoliert)
b) worldly (Weltgewandt)
c) rural (Ländlich)
82. The skyscrapers are ______ over London.
towering
a) short (Kurz)
b) hidden (Versteckt)
c) towering (Erhaben)
83. London is a ______ business hub.
global
a) local (Lokal)
b) global (Global)
c) regional (Regional)
84. The city has a ______ background.
historical
a) modern (Modern)
b) historical (Geschichtlich)
c) futuristic (Futuristisch)
85. London is a ______ economy.
prosperous
a) struggling (Kämpfend)
b) prosperous (Wohlhabend)
c) declining (Rückläufig)
86. The city's charm is ______.
memorable
a) forgettable (Vergesslich)
b) memorable (Unvergesslich)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
87. London’s skyline is ______ at night.
illuminated
a) dark (Dunkel)
b) illuminated (Beleuchtet)
c) plain (Schlicht)
88. The city streets are always ______ with people.
bustling
a) bustling (Ruhiglos)
b) empty (Leer)
c) quiet (Ruhig)
89. The Mayfair district is known for its ______ residents.
wealthy
a) poor (Arm)
b) wealthy (Wohlhabend)
c) middle-class (Mittelständisch)
90. British history makes London a ______ cultural city.
rich
a) poor (Arm)
b) rich (Reichhaltig)
c) simple (Einfach)
91. The Prime Minister is an ______ figure.
influential
a) unimportant (Unwichtig)
b) influential (Einflussreich)
c) unknown (Unbekannt)
92. Trafalgar Square is a ______ meeting point.
central
a) remote (Abgelegen)
b) central (Zentral)
c) hidden (Versteckt)
93. Westminster Abbey has a ______ presence.
majestic
a) plain (Schlicht)
b) majestic (Eindrucksvoll)
c) modern (Modern)
94. The British Museum contains an ______ collection.
extensive
a) small (Klein)
b) extensive (Umfassend)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)
95. Oxford Street is often ______ during holidays.
crowded
a) empty (Leer)
b) crowded (Voll)
c) quiet (Ruhig)
96. Londoners are known for being ______ in tough times.
resilient
a) weak (Schwach)
b) resilient (Widerstandsfähig)
c) indifferent (Gleichgültig)
97. The city is highly ______ with tall buildings.
urbanized
a) rural (Ländlich)
b) urbanized (Urbanisiert)
c) natural (Natürlich)
98. The people in London are ______ to new ideas.
open-minded
a) closed-minded (Engstirnig)
b) open-minded (Aufgeschlossen)
c) indifferent (Gleichgültig)
99. London’s theatre scene is ______ and world-famous.
cultured
a) uncultured (Unkultiviert)
b) cultured (Kultiviert)
c) boring (Langweilig)
100. The Tower of London is one of the most ______ sites.
historic
a) modern (Modern)
b) historic (Historisch)
c) ordinary (Gewöhnlich)