European Stereotypes – C1 1 / 20 The phrase ‘shared values’ refers to: tourist attractions political treaties common principles economic interests 2 / 20 The word ‘tolerance’ in the last paragraph means: reluctant agreement polite silence acceptance of differences strict opposition 3 / 20 The phrase ‘crumble when faced with real human complexity’ means stereotypes: expand socially change into facts collapse under scrutiny become stronger 4 / 20 The word ‘bustle’ in ‘energetic bustle’ most nearly means: careful planning busy activity quiet reflection economic decline 5 / 20 In context, ‘preserve their own traditions’ means: adopt foreign customs modernise rapidly reject all outside influence maintain cultural practices 6 / 20 The phrase ‘representatives of a category’ means people are seen as: foreigners leaders experts stereotypes 7 / 20 The word ‘reinforce’ in the sentence means to: weaken ignore question strengthen 8 / 20 The expression ‘stiff upper lip’ refers to: emotional restraint physical discomfort humorous behaviour polite disagreement 9 / 20 The word ‘formality’ in the text most nearly means: legal obligation emotional expression casual attitude polite behaviour 10 / 20 The phrase ‘vibrant cultural life’ suggests: quiet isolation political stagnation energetic creativity economic decline 11 / 20 A ‘misconception’ is: an academic theory a traditional rule an incorrect belief a confirmed fact 12 / 20 The word ‘hospitality’ in the text means: political openness economic generosity strict traditions welcoming behaviour 13 / 20 A ‘social philosophy’ like Janteloven is a set of: shared cultural principles legal regulations economic policies religious laws 14 / 20 The word ‘exaggerated’ most nearly means: ignored repeated overstated clarified 15 / 20 In context, ‘collective responsibility’ refers to: shared accountability individual freedom government control economic inequality 16 / 20 The word ‘chaotic’ as used in the text means: culturally rich perfectly organised lacking order emotionally calm 17 / 20 The phrase ‘grain of truth’ means: a misleading idea a humorous remark a small element of accuracy a complete truth 18 / 20 A ‘stereotype’ is best defined as: an oversimplified belief a proven fact a scientific theory a political system 19 / 20 The word ‘misunderstood’ in the text implies: strongly supported not accurately perceived widely respected easily explained 20 / 20 What does ‘mosaic of nations’ most nearly suggest? a unified culture a fragmented conflict a diverse mixture a rapidly changing society Your score isThe average score is 55% Restart quiz