听力题 Traditional Americans think marriage is a serious business. It begins with (36) 1. A young man asks the father of his sweetheart for (37) 2to marry his daughter. If the father agrees, the man later (38) 3 to her. The man usually. gives his fiancé a (39) 4ring as a (40) 5of their . Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there''s still room for American (41) 6. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a (42) 7. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. The (43) 8may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. But some things rarely change. (44) 9. As the ceremony begins, the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the congregation. (45) 10. They give each other a gold ring to ize their marriage commitment. At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests. (46) 11. Tradition says that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry. When the reception is over, the newlyweds run to their "decorated" car and speed off. Many s take a honeymoon, an one-to-two-week vacation trip, to celebrate their marriage.
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【正确答案】 1、engagement,    2、permission,    3、proposes,    4、diamond,    5、symbol,    6、individualism,    7、church,    8、couple,    9、The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.",    10、Traditionally, they promise to love each other "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.",    11、Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of single girls    
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