groom whispered to the minister, “I thought we had a deal.” The minister put the $100 into his

hand and whispered back, “She made me a much better offer.”

1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F

Task 3: Long Distance Friendships

American weddings are not always the same. I d like to show you pictures of my wedding. When

we got engaged, an announcement was published in the newspaper. The announcement typically

includes the names of the bride, the bridegroom and their parents and the wedding is expected to

be held. About a month before the wedding, we sent out wedding invitations to relatives and

friends. This is the church where we had the wedding. My father gave me to my future husband.

Then the minister started the wedding ceremony. He greeted the guests, and talked about the

meaning of marriage. Next, we exchanged vows and gave each other rings. This is the main part

of the wedding. After the vows, the minister prayed for us. Then the minister declared us husband

and wife, and we kissed each other. Here is my sister, who was a bridesmaid. This is the bouquet I

carried. Traditionally, the unmarried women gather after the wedding, and the bride throws her

bouquet to them. The one who catches it will, according to tradition, be the next one to get

married. At the reception, we cut the wedding cake and fed each other bites of the cake. Then we

toasted each other with champagne. Finally the reception was over, and the minister signed the

marriage certificate and we were legally married.

1. A 2.B 3.C 4.D

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IV. Speaking Out

Model 1 I just broke up with Alice!

John: Hey, Se-Jin, what s wrong with you? You look so down!

Se-Jin: Nothing.

John: I know it s not your studies, so it must be girl trouble. You must have a broken heart.

Se-Jin: Well, you re right. I just broke up with Alice.

John: Oh, I m sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.

Se-Jin: Well, you never know. I want to settle down, but she wants a career while she s still young.

John: Well, it s always difficult to choose between career and family.

Se-Jin: Maybe you re right.

John: I don t know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up!

Se-Jin: Yeah, but it s hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for almost

three years.

John: There s lots more fish in the sea and you ll find your perfect match!

Now Your Turn

A: Why do you look so upset?

B: I m all right.

A: I know it s not your work. So anything wrong with Susan and you?

B: Well, you re right. I just spilt up with her.

A: Oh, I m sorry. I thought the two of you made a good match.

B: I think I should have a career first but she wants to get married right now.

A: Well, it s hard to make a choice between career and family.

B: Yeah, it s hard.