How to fuel the future – B1 English listening test

B1 Listening Test

Watch a video about the future of fuel and for questions 1 to 6, choose the correct answer.

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Listening comprehension test

Page 1 of 6

1 Saudi Arabia...

a.is the biggest producer of oil and gas.

b.is the richest country.

c.was a very poor country.

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2 The United States...

a.doesn't have to import oil from OPEC countries.

b.only imports oil from Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Iraq.

c.is less dependent on imported oil now.

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3 Oil...

a.is the source of most of the world's energy.

b.is the world's most used fuel.

c.will cost less and less every year.

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4 According to the video, by 2040...

a.we will need more energy.

b.we will produce less traditional energy.

c.the energy will be much cleaner.

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5 China is...

a.the world leader in electric car sales.

b.the country that consumes most oil.

c.the biggest manufacturer of solar panels.

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6 The transition to clean energy...

a.will produce wars in the Middle East.

b.will require the collaboration of the different countries.

c.will be almost impossible.

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