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
