Question 2
In Germany, you have the best chances of finding a well-paid job if you …
German original: In Deutschland hat man die besten Chancen auf einen gut bezahlten Arbeitsplatz, wenn man …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- is Catholic.
- is well-educated. — Correct answer
- is a woman.
- is a member of a party.
Explanation
In Germany, education and vocational training significantly improve job opportunities. People with a university degree or qualified vocational training earn considerably more than those without qualifications. The education system offers many opportunities to gain further qualifications.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- work / labor — Work is an activity that people do to earn money or accomplish something. It can be physical or mental in nature.
- paid — Something is paid when money has been given in exchange for a service or product. The amount owed has already been handed over or transferred.
- workplace / job — A workplace is the place where a person carries out their professional activity. The word also refers to the position or job itself.
- paid — 'Paid' means receiving money in exchange for work or a service. For example, paid vacation refers to time off from work during which an employee still receives their regular salary.
- opportunities — Opportunities are favorable possibilities or occasions to achieve or improve something. They allow people to reach their goals.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.