B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 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 solid sweet treat used as currency. B) It was exclusively consumed by children. C) It was a bitter drink used in religious ceremonies.

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

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

3. Who is credited with introducing chocolate to Europe?

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

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 kept it a secret from the rest of Europe for nearly a century. C) They immediately shared the recipe with the French.

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

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

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

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

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) A gift from their god Quetzalcoatl. C) Discovered accidentally by a farmer.

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

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

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

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

B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 1

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