A "Friendship Wedding" That Is Also a Real Commitment
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Some people have a special kind of wedding. It is called a friendship wedding.
A friendship wedding is a party between close friends. It is not always about romantic love.
One person talked about their friendship wedding. They said it was not just a fiesta. They said it was also a real commitment.
This means the friends promise to support each other. They want to show their love is important too.
In other news, a famous TV host named Cyril Hanouna is in the news. He works on French television.
Cyril Hanouna gave his girlfriend a work promotion. Her name is Shana Loustau.
After that, he took a big step. He showed her to his mother. This means their love is serious.
People now say the two are officially a couple. At a recent event, Shana caught a wedding bouquet.
In many cultures, catching a bouquet means marriage may come soon. People think Cyril and Shana might marry soon.
Vocabulary7 words
- wedding
- a special event when people get married
- fiesta
- a fun party
- commitment
- a strong promise
- girlfriend
- a woman someone is dating
- promotion
- a better job or position
- couple
- two people who are together romantically
- bouquet
- a group of flowers
Quiz
Answer key
1. It was also a real commitment 2. A work promotion 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Some people have a special kind of _____. It is called a friendship wedding.
A friendship wedding is a party between close _____. It is not always about romantic love.
One person talked about their friendship wedding. They said it was not just a _____.
They said it was also a real _____.
This means the friends promise to support each other.
In other news, a famous TV host named Cyril Hanouna is in the news.
Cyril Hanouna gave his _____ a work promotion. Her name is Shana Loustau.
After that, he took a big step. He showed her to his _____.
People now say the two are officially a _____.
At a recent event, Shana caught a wedding _____.