Listening questions - marriage - Foundation
Opinions on marriage
On a radio phone-in, people are talking about their views on marriage. Listen to each caller and decide which issue they are talking about. Choose from the options in the table.
Question
| A | Marriage is outdated. |
| B | Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C | Weddings are too expensive. |
| D | Some people get married again after being divorced. |
| A |
| Marriage is outdated. |
| B |
| Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C |
| Weddings are too expensive. |
| D |
| Some people get married again after being divorced. |
The answer is B.
Transcript:
Salut, je m’appelle Mei. Je n’aime pas l’idée du mariage parce que mes parents se sont séparés et c’est difficile pour les enfants.
Hi, my name’s Mei. I don’t like the idea of marriage because my parents separated and it is difficult for the children.
Question
| A | Marriage is outdated. |
| B | Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C | Weddings are too expensive. |
| D | Some people get married again after being divorced. |
| A |
| Marriage is outdated. |
| B |
| Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C |
| Weddings are too expensive. |
| D |
| Some people get married again after being divorced. |
The answer is A.
Transcript:
Moi, c’est Franck. Le mariage ? Je n’aime pas ça. C’est démodé.
I’m Franck. Marriage? I don’t like it. It’s outdated.
Question
| A | Marriage is outdated. |
| B | Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C | Weddings are too expensive. |
| D | Some people get married again after being divorced. |
| A |
| Marriage is outdated. |
| B |
| Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C |
| Weddings are too expensive. |
| D |
| Some people get married again after being divorced. |
The answer is D.
Transcript:
Bonjour, je m’appelle Michelle. Ma tante était divorcée mais elle s’est remariée. Les personnes changent, c’est normal.
Hello, my name’s Michelle. My aunt was divorced but she got married again. People change. That's normal.
Question
| A | Marriage is outdated. |
| B | Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C | Weddings are too expensive. |
| D | Some people get married again after being divorced. |
| A |
| Marriage is outdated. |
| B |
| Separation can be difficult for children. |
| C |
| Weddings are too expensive. |
| D |
| Some people get married again after being divorced. |
The answer is C.
Transcript:
Salut, je m’appelle Ezra. Pourquoi se marier si on peut vivre ensemble ? Ça coute cher, et tout ça pour une grande fête.
Hi, my name’s Ezra. Why get married if you can live together? It is expensive, and all that for a big party.
