Joe was a football player but he (1) has been retired (2) for three years. Joe and Sue (3) met at a party six years (4) ago and fell in love straight away but they (5) have only been married for three months. Joe has been working as a bodyguard (6) since he finished playing football and he enjoys his new job. He has (7) lived in New York (8) since 1990 but Sue has only lived in New York (9) for five years. Five years (10) ago she lived in Amsterdam and Joe flew over every month to see her. Joe has been (11) learning Dutch since he met Sue but he can still only speak a few words.

1 When did Joe meet Sue?

6 years ago

2 Have they been married for six years?

No

3 What is Joe’s job?

bodyguard

4 When did he start his new job?

When he finished playing football

5 How long has Joe lived in New York?

Since 1990

6 Where did Sue live before she moved to the USA?

In Amsterdam

7 Can Joe speak Dutch?

Yes, but only a few words