Fourth year - Listening practice: family matters

Arranged marriages in Bangladesh:

Listen to the following conversation and answer the questions below:

1) Why are arranged marriages declining in Bangladesh?

a) Because it is against the law

b) Because young people don't like the custom

c) Because western culture is a great influence

2) The bride and groom only meet ________ before the wedding.

a) a few hours
b) a few weeks
c) a few months

3) Enam says he _______ to have an arranged marriage.

a) plans
b) has
c) does not want


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Bangladesh and Mexico: Divorce rate

Listen to the following conversation and answer the following questions:

1) Enam says the rate of divorce is _______ for arranged marriage.

a) impossible
b) not high
c) not very low

2) Enam says the key is _______ each other's values.

a) understanding
b) adapting to
c) ignoring

3) Katia say divorce _____ shocking.

a) is still
b) used to be
c) has never been

4) Katia thinks it is going up because of _______.

a) women's independence
b) changing laws
c) religious beliefs

5) She also think _____ has changed.

a) views of marriage
b) family size
c) family pressure


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