Read and match texts (1-3) to (A-C). Listen and check. Then, explain the words in bold.

Here's the matching of texts and explanations of the bold words: * Text 1 matches Text C. * Text 2 matches Text A. * Text 3 matches Text B. Explanations of the words in bold: * hurtful: causing pain or injury. * rumours: gossip; a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts. * blame: to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. * co-operate: to work together.