Answer: C. the writer has a problem with his girl friend

Detailed reasoning: The first paragraph begins with the writer explicitly stating he has “a problem with a girl friend,” then provides supporting details: long dating history, readiness for marriage, and the key obstacle (her parents’ disapproval and her need for their approval). Those details all serve the central idea that the relationship is in trouble.

Option-by-option analysis:

A. the writer wants to get married → A supporting detail (“Now it is time for me to get married”), not the core problem.

B. the writer has been dating for years → Background information, not the paragraph’s main focus.

C. the writer has a problem with his girl friend → Correct; stated directly and developed throughout the paragraph.

D. the writer feels sure that they love each other → Another supporting detail, not the main point.

E. the writer's parents disapprove of his relationship → Incorrect; the text says his family “does not really mind,” while her parents disapprove.

LaTeX note (required symbols): Her parents’ influence is \( \gt \) his parents’ influence in the conflict.

Answer: E. Rio's girl friend couldn't defend her love for Rio.

Detailed reasoning: Rio says he first believed his girlfriend “had the power to defend our love,” but “then she surrendered.” This means she did not stand firm against her parents’ wishes, even though she loved him.

Option-by-option analysis:

A. Rio is not ready to get married → False; he says it is time to get married and later he was ready to marry her.

B. Rio's parents disagree to his marriage → False; his family “does not really mind.”

C. Rio and his girl friend often got conflicts → False; he says there were no conflicts.

D. Rio's girl friend didn't really love Rio → False; she loves him but also loves her family.

E. Rio's girl friend couldn't defend her love for Rio → Correct; she “surrendered” to family pressure.

LaTeX note (required symbols): Family approval is \( \gt \) personal relationship choice for the girlfriend.

Answer: D. they keep the Karonese tradition

Detailed reasoning: The text states that her parents want her to marry her cousin, which is described as “one of the traditions in the Karonese.” This directly shows the parents’ reason: preserving tradition.

Option-by-option analysis:

A. they don't like Rio → Not explicitly stated as the reason.

B. the girl is still studying → Not stated; both already have jobs.

C. Rio is from a different ethnic group → Not mentioned in the text.

D. they keep the Karonese tradition → Correct; explicitly supported by the cousin-marriage tradition.

E. the girl has chosen another guy → Not stated; the pressure comes from parents’ choice of cousin.

LaTeX note (required symbols): Tradition is \( \gt \) individual preference in the parents’ decision.

Answer: D. she is his first love

Detailed reasoning: The text emphasizes a long relationship: “since we were high school students” and “dating each other for years.” This strongly supports that she is his first love (a relationship beginning from youth). Other options are not supported by explicit information.

Option-by-option analysis:

A. she is very pretty → Not mentioned.

B. she is very faithful → Not stated; the relationship ended due to parents’ pressure.

C. she is his true love → He says he truly loves her, but the option asks “because,” and the strongest textual support is the long history from high school.

D. she is his first love → Best supported by “since we were high school students” and years of dating.

E. she is his last love → Not stated and cannot be concluded.

LaTeX note (required symbols): Long shared history is \( \gt \) appearance-based reasons in explaining his attachment.