B2 第一 FCE 听力 1

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

What does the speaker say about the early consumption of 巧克力 among the 玛雅人?

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 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 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 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 ’巧克力’ originates from:

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

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

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

8. According to Aztec beliefs, chocolate was:

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

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

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

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

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

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