Comprehension quiz

Food Festival Opening Speech

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of this speech?

To judge the cooking competition at the festival To thank the celebrity chefs for their demonstrations To review last year's festival in the old market square To open the food festival and give visitors important information

Question 2What time do the festival gates open each morning?

At ten o'clock At eleven o'clock At nine o'clock At midday

Question 3When will the fireworks display now take place?

On Saturday evening as originally planned On Sunday On Friday night before the festival It has been cancelled completely

Question 4Where is the food festival taking place this year?

In the old market square In the white marquee only On the harbourside promenade In the city exhibition centre

Question 5How much does a day ticket cost for a child under twelve?

Five pounds Eighteen pounds Nine pounds Nothing, children enter free

Question 6How many international street food vendors are attending this year?

Twelve Sixty Nine Eighteen

Question 7Where is the demonstration kitchen located at the festival?

Beside the information desk In the white marquee At the old market square On the promenade entrance

Question 8Why does the speaker recommend reserving places at the information desk?

Because tickets are cheaper when reserved early Because the information desk closes at midday Because chefs choose their audience in advance Because seating for the demonstrations is limited

Question 9What change has been made to the cheese tasting workshop on Saturday?

It has moved to the white marquee It has been postponed until Sunday It now starts at two instead of three It now requires a separate ticket

Question 10How does the speaker feel about the fireworks postponement?

She is angry with the organisers She is pleased with the new arrangement She thinks it makes no difference She regrets that it had to happen