Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
easy | dating and marriage | men | 02:20 |
What things are most important to you in a date or marriage partner? Rank the top four ideas in order of importance to you.
“break up with someone” = end a relationship with someone
“Jacob feels terrible because his girlfriend broke up with him last night.”
“tie the knot” = get married
“When are you going to tie the knot? You and Sarah have been engaged for two years.”
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Ryan: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, and I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital.
Ryan: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, and I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital.
Ryan: I enjoy reading books on history, hiking with my dog, Amelia, and eating Japanese food.
Nate: Hi. I'm Nate. I'm 24 years old, and I am a guitar player in a rock band.
Nate: I love traveling to new countries, watching action movies, and playing video games with my friends.
Nate: And I love women who like my music, don't mind loud rock music, and a person who loves a good cheeseburger over the grill. I think I'm the man for you.
Charles: Hello. My name is Charles. I'm 29 years old, and I teach English at the University of Utah.
Charles: I teach English at the University of Utah.
Charles: In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, gardening, and raising chickens in my back yard. I also help feed the homeless once a week.
Charles: I prefer women who have a good sense of humor, and cook all kinds of food, and who find joy in serving others.
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Ask your parents about their dating and marriage using some of these questions:
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