Marie and Inge live on the island of Baltrum - Junior Cycle German - Question 1 - 2014
Question 1
Marie and Inge live on the island of Baltrum. Give details about the island.
- It is located in the North Sea.
- The island is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide.
- It is th... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Marie and Inge live on the island of Baltrum - Junior Cycle German - Question 1 - 2014
Step 1
Marie and Inge live on the island of Baltrum. Give details about the island.
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The island is located in the North Sea.
It is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide.
Baltrum is the smallest of the North Sea islands in Germany.
It is part of 'Niedersachsen' (Lower Saxony).
The island has about 500 inhabitants and has only one supermarket/shop.
Step 2
What must the two sisters do from time to time? Explain why.
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They have to take the ferry or boat to the mainland or town.
They go shopping or buy Christmas decorations because they can't get everything they need on the island.
Step 3
One day, the sisters receive an unexpected letter. Give details of its content.
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Their cousin Hans will visit on Tuesday.
He is currently on holidays.
He will arrive by ferry at 4 p.m.
Step 4
What has Hans already done by the time Marie and Inge get up?
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Hans has set the table and made tea.
He got up at six in the morning, went to the beach, did exercises, and went swimming.
Step 5
According to Inge, what is important to the sisters? Give details.
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They want peace and quiet or to be left alone.
Sleeping in for a long time is also important to them.
They enjoy doing what they want.
Step 6
What two useful changes does Hans make in the sisters' house?
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He repairs the lamp and the light in the kitchen.
He also fixes the toilet.
Step 7
According to the sisters, what unnecessary changes does Hans make? Give three examples.
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He paints the inside and outside of the house.
He washes and cleans the windows.
He tidies their rooms and sends the cat and dog outside.
Step 8
What reason does Hans give for his sudden departure?
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Hans states that he needs peace and quiet to relax.
Step 9
Why are Marie and Inge quite happy about this?
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They are happy because they can now let the cat and dog sleep on the sofa again.
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