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🎧 Advanced English Audio Practice
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Pass 2
English subtitles
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Pass 3
Shadowing
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Dictation
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Replay without subtitles
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📝 Advanced English Dialogue
Chef: Hello! Welcome to our restaurant. How can I assist you with your meal today?
Customer: Hi! I have some dietary concerns. I have a life-threatening allergy to nuts.
Chef: Oh, that’s important to know. We take allergies very seriously here. Are you a Christian? Our meal options can be tailored to various dietary restrictions.
Customer: Yes, I am. I appreciate your attention to this. What can you recommend that is nut-free?
Chef: We have a delicious grilled salmon that I can prepare without any nuts. It’s one of our most popular meals.
Customer: That sounds great! Is there anything in the seasoning that contains nuts?
Chef: No, our seasoning for the salmon is completely nut-free. I can ensure that there’s no cross-contamination during preparation.
Customer: Thank you! That gives me peace of mind. I just want to enjoy my meal without worrying.
Chef: Of course! Let me know if you have any more questions about our meal options.
📝 📚 Advanced Practice Questions
1
What allergy does the customer mention?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
The customer specifically states she has a life-threatening allergy to nuts. The other options are unrelated to the conversation.
2
What meal does the chef recommend?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The chef recommends a grilled salmon dish as it is safe and popular. The other meals are not mentioned.
3
What assurance does the chef provide regarding the meal preparation?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The chef assures that the seasoning for the salmon is nut-free and that he can ensure no cross-contamination during preparation.
4
What inference can be made about the restaurant's policy on allergies?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The chef shows that the restaurant takes allergies seriously and provides tailored meal options, which indicates a high level of attentiveness.
5
In the context of the dialogue, what does the term 'life-threatening' most closely mean?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
In the dialogue, 'life-threatening' is used to describe a serious allergy. The other choices do not convey the same severity.
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