Germans are known for being hard workers, but they also enjoy a variety of leisure activities, from music and surfing the web to extreme sports.
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Watch the video called Das Geheimnis, and test your understanding by answering the questions below.
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Tobias has a secret. Has the lawyer discovered the truth? Or is he hiding something else?
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Viel Glück – good luck.
How long did Tobias spend skateboarding?
Three hours – “ich bin drei Stunden Skateboard gefahren.”
Timecode: 00.28
What does he say about free-running?
It’s his favourite trend sport because it keeps him fit and healthy – “es ist mein Lieblingstrendsport, weil es mich fit und gesund hält.”
Timecode: 00.47
How do you say in German: “I’m (also) interested in bungee jumping?”
As Tobias says: “ich interessiere mich (auch) für Bungeespringen.”
Timecode: 01.07
Why does Tobias like bungee jumping?
Sometimes it’s dangerous and tiring, but he likes a challenge – “manchmal ist es gefährlich und anstrengend, aber ich mag eine Herausforderung.”
Timecode: 01.14
The lawyer doesn’t believe Tobias. What does she think he’s planning to do?
She thinks he’s planning to hold up or raid a bank – “ich denke, dass er plant, eine Bank zu überfallen.”
Timecode: 01.27
