Understanding 'Ambiguity of Belonging' and its Impact on Identity Formation

Name: Short Test 1 - Ambiguity of Belonging

Credits: 175/24

I. Translate these sentences into English. Use the new words.

1. Das Geschlecht, das Aussehen und die Volkszugehörigkeit beeinflussen die Form der Identität. • Gender, outward appearance, and ethnicity influence the form of identity.
2. Die politische Zugehörigkeit und der Beruf kennzeichnen jeder Persönlichkeit. • Political affiliation and occupation characterize everyone's personality.
3. Bei Kollegen und dem Ehepartner sollte man sich selbst treu bleiben. • One should remain true to oneself with colleagues and the spouse.
4. Mit Gewalt streben Geschwister die Erfüllung und Erhaltung ihrer Selbstachtung an. • With violence, siblings strive for the fulfillment and preservation of their self-esteem.
5. Eine intime Beziehung zu führen und soziale Bindungen zu haben, kann bedrohlich sein. • Maintaining an intimate relationship and social bonds can be threatening.

Grade: MNPR

2. Alienation

The feeling of isolation or estrangement from the environment or people around you.
Date: 17/10/2019

III. Explain the Meaning of the Following Words.

1. Prejudice
   An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough knowledge.
2. Nationality
   The idea of belonging to a particular nation.

IV. Find a Word from the Vocab List that Matches the Following Definition.

1. a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer

• Congregation

1. a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is

• Outward appearance

V. Find the Correct Preposition.

1. On the bottom of the picture
2. In the foreground of the picture
3. In the right-hand corner
4. Who is that man? What

• At

VI. Put the Verb into the Correct Form, Present Progressive or Simple Present.

Be careful with questions!

1. She told me her name, but I don't remember it now.
2. I am thinking of selling my car. Would you be interested in buying it?
3. I think you should sell your car. You don't use it very often.
4. The air consists mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.