Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies” and answer 5 comprehension questions.
About this practice test
Listen to the B1 Daily News report “Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies” 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: Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies.
Some people with alpha-gal syndrome change their diets after meat allergies
Read a transcript excerpt
Some people with alpha-gal syndrome have to make major changes to the way they eat. The condition can cause allergic reactions to meat from mammals. This includes meat from animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep, although the verified story does not describe each person’s exact experience. Because of these reactions, many people with the syndrome change their diets. They avoid the foods that cause problems and look for other…
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Which foods do people with the syndrome often avoid?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Foods that cause problems
- All foods containing vegetables
- Meals prepared by family members
- Every food found in restaurants
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- Answer
- Foods that cause problems
The narration states that they avoid foods causing problems.
They avoid the foods that cause problems and look for other ways to get protein.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What may a person need to consider when changing meals?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Less common foods
- Only mammal meat
- More shopping trips abroad
- Recipes with no protein
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- Answer
- Less common foods
The recording says people may consider less common foods.
A person may need to rethink familiar recipes and consider less common foods.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Why can the safest food choices differ between people?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- People have different health needs.
- People eat at different restaurants.
- Families use different recipes.
- Protein comes from different animals.
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- Answer
- People have different health needs.
Different health needs can require different safe choices.
The safest choices can be different for each person, depending on their health needs.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What may help people continue building meals?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- Changing to other proteins
- Eating mammal meat less regularly
- Ignoring how food is prepared
- Choosing the same meals every day
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- Answer
- Changing to other proteins
Other proteins can replace mammal meat in meals.
Changing to other proteins may help them continue to build meals while avoiding foods that may cause problems.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
What does the recording say about protein?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- It helps build and repair cells.
- It causes every allergic reaction.
- It is found only in meat.
- It changes family shopping habits.
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- Answer
- It helps build and repair cells.
The recording explains protein’s role in building and repairing cells.
Protein is a nutrient that helps the body build and repair cells.
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.