The Cooking Competition

B2 level listening exercise. Listen and answer the questions.
Updated September 2025
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Choose the correct option to complete the The Cooking Competition below.
1

Who are the main people in the competition?

a.
Anna and Leo
b.
Anna and her sister
c.
Leo and the judges
2

What problem did Anna have during the contest?

a.
Her cake was too sweet
b.
Her oven stopped working
c.
She lost her recipe
3

What did Anna and Leo do after their dishes had problems?

a.
Started again from the beginning
b.
Combined their dishes
c.
Left the competition
4

How did the judges feel about Anna and Leo’s combined dish?

a.
They loved the creativity
b.
They thought it was boring
c.
They said it was too salty
5

What award did Anna and Leo receive?

a.
First place
b.
Most Original
c.
Best Taste
Anna and her colleague Leo signed up for an office cooking competition. Both were confident but had completely different styles. Anna preferred traditional recipes, while Leo liked experimenting. During the contest, Leo’s dessert didn’t set properly, and Anna’s oven stopped working halfway. Despite the setbacks, they decided to combine their dishes—Anna’s cake with Leo’s chocolate sauce. Surprisingly, the judges loved the creativity. They didn’t win first place but received the “Most Original” award. The experience reminded them that teamwork can solve almost anything.
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