B2ファーストFCEリスニング1

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

What does the speaker say about the early 消費 of chocolate among the マヤ?

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

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

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

A) To warn people about the health risks of modern chocolate. B) To describe the complex journey of chocolate through history. 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 チョコレート drink?

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

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

B2ファーストFCEリスニング1

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