Former Chicago FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case
About this practice test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Former Chicago FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
What you’ll practice
Understanding detail
Follow specific information and examples.
Interpreting ideas
Identify main points and inferences.
Evaluating arguments
Assess claims, evidence, and limitations.
What to expect:
5 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
Read the questions, then listen before opening the transcript. Notice names, numbers and any corrections the speaker makes.
News lesson for this practice
Read the complete article and use its text or audio alongside these exercises: Former Chicago FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case.
Former Chicago FBI Chief Sues DOJ Over Broadview Six Case
Read a transcript excerpt
Douglas DePodesta, a former chief of the FBI office in Chicago, is suing the U.S. Department of Justice. He says he was wrongly blamed after prosecutions involving protesters known as the Broadview Six fell apart. DePodesta says U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros led the prosecutions. He says he was forced out of his job after those cases failed. His legal claim links the end of his work in Chicago to…
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What happened before DePodesta filed his lawsuit?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- The FBI opened a new office
- The prosecutions involving the protesters failed
- The court rejected his claim
- Boutros left the Justice Department
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- The prosecutions involving the protesters failed
The narration first describes the failed prosecutions and then the lawsuit.
He says he was wrongly blamed after prosecutions involving protesters known as the Broadview Six fell apart.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What does the Justice Department do, according to the narration?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It investigates every local crime
- It manages all Chicago offices
- It handles federal legal work
- It chooses all U.S. attorneys
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- Answer
- It handles federal legal work
The sentence states the department's general federal legal role.
The Justice Department is the U.S. government department responsible for federal legal work.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
How is the FBI described in the recording?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A federal agency investigating serious crimes and security issues
- A court that decides legal claims
- A department managing government lawyers
- A local group representing protesters
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- Answer
- A federal agency investigating serious crimes and security issues
The narration describes the FBI as a federal agency investigating serious problems.
The FBI is a federal agency that investigates many serious crimes and security issues.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What does DePodesta seek through the court process?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- A new federal position
- A court process about his removal
- An investigation of every protester
- A change to the FBI's mission
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- Answer
- A court process about his removal
The final paragraph says he seeks a process about his job removal.
DePodesta is seeking a court process over his removal from the job, which he connects to the Broadview Six cases.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Who was the U.S. attorney connected with the prosecutions?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Douglas DePodesta
- The former FBI director
- Andrew S. Boutros
- A Broadview Six protester
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Andrew S. Boutros
The narration identifies Boutros as the attorney named with the prosecutions.
In this dispute, DePodesta was the former Chicago FBI chief, while Boutros was the U.S. attorney named in connection with the prosecutions.
What to review next
Listen again to difficult sections, then open the transcript to check what you heard. Repeat a useful phrase aloud and try the recording once more without the text.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.
Before you practise: a worked example
Listen for the final information, especially when a speaker corrects or changes an earlier statement.
Example transcript: “Let’s meet at five — actually, half past five would be better.” What is the final suggested time?
The final suggested time is 5:30. Actually signals a correction; the first time is replaced by the later suggestion.
This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.