Maisa Denies Dating Rumors With Footballer Memphis Depay
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Maisa is a famous actress from Brazil. She talked about her love life. People asked her about rumors with a footballer.
The footballer's name is Memphis Depay. Some people said Maisa and Depay were dating. Maisa said this is not true.
Maisa said she is not in a relationship with Depay. She said she likes a man who is funny. She said, 'I love a funny man.'
Maisa also talked about what she wants in a partner. She has clear standards for love. She said she will not change them.
Maisa said, 'I deserve good things.' This means she wants a good partner. She will not accept less.
Many fans follow Maisa's life. They were curious about the rumors. Now Maisa has given a clear answer.
Vocabulary15 words
- dating
- spending romantic time with someone
- relationship
- a romantic connection between two people
- standards
- rules you use to choose something good
- rumors
- things people say that may not be true
- footballer
- a person who plays football
- deserve
- to be good enough to get something
- partner
- the person you are in love with
- funny
- able to make people laugh
- famous
- known by many people
- actress
- a woman who acts in movies or shows
- presenter
- a person who talks on TV shows
- curious
- wanting to know more
- clear
- easy to understand
- accept
- to say yes to something
- true
- correct; not false
Quiz
Answer key
1. Memphis Depay 2. Being funny 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Maisa is a famous actress from Brazil. She talked about her love _____. People asked her about _____ with a footballer.
The footballer's name is Memphis _____. Some people said Maisa and Depay were _____. Maisa said this is not true.
Maisa said she is not in a _____ with Depay. She said she likes a man who is _____. She said, 'I love a funny man.'
Maisa also talked about what she wants in a _____. She has clear _____ for love. She said she will not change them.
Maisa said, 'I _____ good things.' This means she wants a good partner. She will not accept less.