SwitzerlandKultur, Traditionen und Symbole 19 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What is an Alpabzug?
In the exam (German)
Was ist ein Alpabzug?
- aThe mountain railways close down for the winter.Die Bergbahnen schliessen im Winter ihren Betrieb.
- bSchool children hike up to a mountain pass in summer.Die Schulkinder wandern im Sommer auf einen Pass.
- cFarmers bring their harvest to the market in spring.Die Bauern bringen im Frühling ihre Ernte auf den Markt.
- dIn autumn, decorated cows come down from the alp to the valley.Die Kühe kommen im Herbst geschmückt von der Alp ins Tal.Correct answer
Why?
In summer, many cows graze on the mountain pastures (Alpen). When they return to the valley in autumn, they often wear flower decorations and large bells, and the village celebrates.
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