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 |
