The Journey of Coffee (Listening Practice) (High-Intermediate)

The Journey of Coffee

Listen to the following text and choose the correct answer:

Choose the correct answer:

1. According to the text, how does coffee rank in global legal trade?

A) It is the most traded commodity in the world.

B) It is the second most traded commodity, after oil.

C) It is less popular than it was ten years ago.

D) It is only traded within the "Bean Belt."

2. What is the "Bean Belt"?

A) A manufacturing plant where beans are processed.

B) A specific type of conveyor belt used in roasting.

C) The tropical region between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

D) A group of countries that refuse to export coffee.

3. Why is Arabica coffee often more expensive or highly valued?

A) It has the highest caffeine content.

B) It is easier to grow in any climate.

C) It has a sweeter and more complex flavor profile.

D) It is naturally a dark brown color before roasting.

4. What is a major disadvantage of growing Arabica beans mentioned in the script?

A) They are very bitter.

B) They are difficult and "temperamental" to grow.

C) They contain no caffeine.

D) They can only grow at sea level.

5. How does Robusta coffee differ from Arabica in terms of caffeine?

A) Robusta has almost twice as much caffeine.

B) Robusta has half the caffeine of Arabica.

C) Both beans have the exact same amount of caffeine.

D) Robusta caffeine is removed during the roasting process.

6. What is the "green seed" referred to in the passage?

A) A bean that has been over-roasted.

B) The coffee bean after the fruit (cherry) is removed but before roasting.

C) A poisonous part of the coffee plant.

) The leaf of the coffee plant used for tea.

7. Where does the "magic" of flavor development primarily happen?

A) During the harvesting of the cherries.

B) During the shipping process across the ocean.

C) During the roasting process.

D) While the beans are still growing on the tree.

8. Which statement best describes the flavor of a dark roast?

A) Sweet and fruity.

B) Bold and smoky.

) Bitter and woody.

D) Flavorless and green.

9. Why do light roasts typically have more caffeine than dark roasts?

A) Light roasts are made from Robusta beans only.

B) Dark roasts are diluted with water.

C) The long roasting process for dark beans breaks down caffeine molecules.

D) Caffeine is added to light roasts after they are cooled.

10. What is the speaker’s main goal in this talk?

A) To convince the audience to stop drinking Robusta.

B) To explain the process of coffee from growth to roasting.

C) To complain about the high price of international oil.

D) To teach the audience how to harvest coffee cherries.

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