For busy people, the idea of speed dating has really caught on in popularity. In a speed dating event, usually 8-10 __66__ go around from table to table, each spending 6-8 minutes at each one. From that, you may not know for sure if you want to __67__ something more with an individual, but, you will __68__ know if you don't want to.

The first thing that you will realize about speed dating is that it makes you __69__. Unlike a bar, where you might get a whole evening to __70__ check a potential partner out and to see what they’ve got, when it comes to __71__, you know that you only have a certain amount of time to put your best foot forward there. You’ll find the other participants are __72__ of this and will put their best foot forward.

An 8-minute speed dating will also give you a chance to see how someone __73__ under pressure. You may already know a little more about their __74__ if you find someone who can’t seem to make eye-contact. The best advice is to make eye contact, be open and direct. You’ll find that the __75__ time can make for some excellent opportunities to really shine, and there’s nothing like a deadline to make you more __76__! An important detail to keep in mind is that you will be __77__ to a dozen or more singles in a short time. Those who feel that there is an advantage in larger numbers will surely find this __78__.          

When you are looking for __79__, you may not want to do the long search, so think about speed dating and see what you can do to make sure that it works for you. __80__, give this exciting opportunity a try!

小题1:

A. lovers          B. couples             C youths               D. singles

小题2:

A．learn

B．have

C．explore

D．develop小题3:

A．equally

B．hardly

C．definitely

D．eventually小题4:

A．chase

B．hurry

C．focus

D．cheer小题5:

A．constantly

B．frequently

C．occasionally

D．unexpectedly小题6:

A．making friends

B．speed dating

C．family planning

D．home improving小题7:

A．sick

B．fond

C．aware

D．confident小题8:

A．acts

B．talks

C．lives

D．loves小题9:

A．interest

B．background

C．intention

D．personality小题10:

A．spare

B．limited

C．appointed

D．luxurious小题11:

A．creative

B．passive

C．negative

D．objective小题12:

A．introduced

B．devoted

C．mentioned

D．used小题13:

A．demanding

B．surprising

C．convincing

D．appealing小题14:

A．fun

B．love

C．friendship

D．adventure小题15:

A．In a word

B．As a result

C．On the whole

D．Believe it or not