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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

1. Who did people think Maisa was dating?
2. What does Maisa say she loves in a man?
3. True or False: Maisa confirmed the dating rumors are true.

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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.

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