B2 First FCE listening 1

1. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.

What does the speaker say about the early consumption of chocolate among the Mayans?

A) It was a bitter drink used in religious ceremonies. B) It was a solid sweet treat used as currency. C) It was exclusively consumed by children.

2. According to the speaker, how did the Aztecs value cacao beans?

A) They used them as a valuable currency to pay taxes. B) They only used them for medicinal purposes. C) They considered them a cheap alternative to gold.

3. Who is credited with introducing chocolate to Europe?

A) The Spanish aristocracy. B) The Spanish conquistadors. C) The Mayan emperors.

4. How did the Spanish aristocracy react to chocolate in the 16th century?

A) They refused to drink it because of its bitter taste. B) They immediately shared the recipe with the French. C) They kept it a secret from the rest of Europe for nearly a century.

5. What is the main purpose of the speaker’s presentation?

A) To describe the complex journey of chocolate through history. B) To warn people about the health risks of modern chocolate. C) To promote a new brand of sweet chocolate.

6. The speaker implies that the word ’chocolate’ originates from:

A) A Spanish word for 'sweet treat’. B) An Aztec term for 'currency’. C) An old word meaning 'bitter water’.

7. What addition helped to create the foam on top of the traditional chocolate drink?

A) A wooden chocolate whisk. B) A special type of chili pepper. C) Boiling milk.

8. According to Aztec beliefs, chocolate was:

A) A punishment sent by the gods. B) Discovered accidentally by a farmer. C) A gift from their god Quetzalcoatl.

9. Hernan Cortes originally travelled to the Americas in search of:

A) Gold and riches. B) New trade routes to Asia. C) New types of food.

10. What best describes the speaker’s attitude towards the history of chocolate?

A) Critical and skeptical. B) Indifferent and bored. C) Fascinated and appreciative.

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