Study the following information. It could be useful while interpreting the talk about appearance, character, and family.

Appearance. Character. Family

Study the vocabulary.

resemble
to be on a diet
plastic surgery
awkward
to strive
flawless model
to be obsessed with
to make an impression
well-groomed
fashion trends
typical traits
to be content
adolescent
domestic/career minded
to live one’s dream
warm-hearted
goal-oriented
even-tempered
cheerful

divorce
hearth and home
keep the family
put up with
romantic chance
soul mate
long hull
marriage of convenience
passions die down
arranged marriage

Study the following information. It could be useful while interpreting the talk about appearance, character, and family.

A marriage of convenience (plural marriages of convenience) is a marriage contracted for reasons other than the reasons of relationship, family, or love. Instead, such a marriage is orchestrated for personal gain or some other sort of strategic purpose, such as political marriage. The phrase is a calque of French: mariage de convenance – a marriage of convention, or marriage of suitability. In the cases when it represents a fraud, it is called sham marriage.

Arranged marriage (also called pre-arranged marriage) is a mar­riage arranged by someone other than the couple getting wedded, curtailing or avoiding the process of courtship. Such mar­riages had deep roots in royal and aristocratic families around the world, in­cluding Europe. Today, arranged marriage is still practiced in South Asia, and the Middle East and East Asia to some extent. It should not be confused with the practice of forced marriage. Arranged marriages are usually seen in Indian, traditional European and African cultures, especially among royalty, and are usually decided by the parents or an older family member. The match could be selected by parents, a matchmaking agent, matrimonial site, or a trusted third party. In many communities, priests or religious leaders as well as relatives or family friends play a major role in matchmaking.

“ All You Need Is Love ” is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the program was broadcast via satellite on 25 June 1967.The BBC had com­missioned The Beatles to write a song for the United Kingdom's contribution. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #362 in their 500 greatest songs of all time.

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