READ THE FOLLOWING TEXTS AND DO THE EXERCISES BELOW:

FIND WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS IN THE TEXT WHICH MEAN:

- adapting to: …….……………

- managing with…: ……...……………

- always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings: …………………………

- I feel really comfortable with this person: ……..………………………………………

- different from : …….……………………………

- … makes me feel encouraged and more hopeful: …..... …………………………

- …but not so much : ……...………………………

- To say it in a few words…: …………………………………

- We met frequently: ………..…………………………………

- I really give importance to…: ……. .………………………………

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE:

1.- Was Josephine an actress when she was young?

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2.- How long had Nguyen been in USA before he met Josephine?
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3.- What was Josephine doing when Nguyen first saw her?
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4.- How was he coping with life in Los Angeles when they first met?
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5.- What was one of the first things Josephine did after meeting him?
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6.- What qualities has Nguyen got? (Name at least three)
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7.- Why does Nguyen think he can see Josephine so often?
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8.- What are Nguyen’s plans now?

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9.- Has Josephine got any family?
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10.- What does Nguyen do?
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Answers:
FIND WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS IN THE TEXT WHICH MEAN:

- adapting to: settling into

- managing with…: coping with
- always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings: considerate
- I feel really comfortable with this person: I’m very easy in his company
- different from : alien to
- … makes me feel encouraged and more hopeful: is really heartening
- …but not so much : to a lesser extent
- To say it in a few words…: To cut a long story short…
- We met frequently: We saw quite a lot of each other
- I really give importance to…: I place great value on…

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE:

1.- Was Josephine an actress when she was young?

No, she wasn’t. She just trained to be one, but then she became a teacher.
2.- How long had Nguyen been in USA before he met Josephine?
He had been in USA for 9 or 10 weeks.
3.- What was Josephine doing when Nguyen first saw her?
She was walking her dog and doing her shopping.
4.- How was he coping with life in Los Angeles when they first met?
He was feeling very lonely and suffering from culture shock. He spoke little English and didn’t have
many clothes.
5.- What was one of the first things Josephine did after meeting him?
She bought him some clothes.
6.- What qualities has Nguyen got? (Name at least three)
He is honest, kind and considerate.
7.- Why does Nguyen think he can see Josephine so often?
Because she lives alone.
8.- What are Nguyen’s plans now?
He wants to go to college.
9.- Has Josephine got any family?
Yes, she has three children and ten grandchildren.
10.- What does Nguyen do?
At present, he is a pizza delivery boy.