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Man: Many happy returns. Here, I got you something for the occasion.

Woman: A disentanglement puzzle! You're trying to tell me something, aren't you?

Man: Having a little patience can be fun too, you know.

Woman: Thanks. It's because I proposed to you, isn't it?

Man: It did come a little sudden, I admit.

Woman: So that's what you think about me. Just a fling.

Man: That's not it at all. We've known each other for only three weeks. I'm head over heels with you. You're the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. But it's just too sudden for me to make such a commitment.

Woman: You really believe you'll find someone better than me? Or maybe I'm not even the only one. Are you suggesting I should "disentangle myself"?

Man: No, not at all. But I haven't finished my education, I haven't got a job and I'm certainly not ready for kids yet.

Woman: You've got less than a year left. And with your connections it won't take you long to get a decent job. You can't bail out of it now, I told my parents already.

Man: You what?

Woman: Sure, they're overjoyed and can't wait to meet you to fix the date.

Choose the best answer to the questions below:

1. What is the occasion mentioned in the conversation?

a. A beauty pageant.

b. High-school reunion.

c. The woman's birthday.

d. The couple's anniversary.

2. What commitment is the man talking about?

a. Getting a job.                           b. Getting married.

c. Finishing his education.             d. Visiting the woman's parents.

3. How does the man feel about the woman?

a. He loves her.                             b. He is indifferent.

c. He despises her.                        d. He is bored of her.

4. What does the woman mean by her being a "fling"?

a. A mate for life.                          b. A trusted friend.

c. A total stranger.                        d. A short-term girlfriend.

5. What would best describe the woman?

a. Realistic.                                   b. Prudent.

c. Impatient.                                  d. Heartless.

Solutions           1. c, 2. b, 3. a, 4. d, 5. c

By Mr. Test