Kate Middleton (left) and Jennifer (right) were both given engagement rings
Popping the question
In this fifth episode we hear about how the men in our couples asked their partners to marry them.
Section One: William and Kate
Listen to this interview with Prince William and Kate Middleton, and see if you can answer these questions.
1. In which country in Africa did William propose to Kate?
2. How long did William carry the ring in his rucksack?
Listen to William and Kate
The answers are at the bottom of the page. You can also download a transcript of the interview on the right-hand side.
David got down on one knee to propose to Jennifer
Section Two: David and Jennifer
Now listen to 成人快手 Learning English's Yang Li interview David and Jennifer. When you've listened, try answering these questions.
3. Who lives near the place in Scotland where David proposed to Jennifer?
4. David says he wasn鈥檛 brave enough to use a real ring when he proposed to Jennifer. What does he call the one he used?
Listen to David and Jennifer
Answers to the questions
- 1. In which country in Africa did William propose to Kate?
Kenya.
- 2. How long did William carry the ring in his rucksack?
About three weeks.
- 3. Who lives near the place in Scotland where David proposed to Jennifer?
David's parents.
- 4. David says he wasn鈥檛 brave enough to use a real ring when he proposed to Jennifer. What does he call the one he used?
A stunt ring.
Next week: Planning for the future
