Question

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!

1.

A. lovers             B. couples                 C youths                  D. singles

 2.

A. learn            B. have                   C. explore                 D. develop

3.

A. equally         B. hardly                  C. definitely                D. eventually

 4.

A. chase           B. hurry                    C. focus                  D. cheer

5.

A. constantly    B. frequently              C. occasionally              D. unexpectedly

6.

A. making friends          B. speed dating    C. family planning         D. home improving

7.

A. sick           B. fond          C. aware                D. confident

 8.

A. acts            B. talks                   C. lives                   D. loves

9.

A. interest               B. background             C. intention               D. personality

 10.

A. spare           B. limited        C. appointed             D. luxurious

11.

 A. creative              B. passive                 C. negative               D. objective

12.

A. introduced            B. devoted                 C. mentioned            D. used

 13.

A. demanding      B. surprising               C. convincing     D. appealing

14.

A. fun          B. love                   C. friendship              D. adventure

15.

A. In a word        B. As a result               C. On the whole           D. Believe it or not

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.D

2.D

3.C

4.C

5.C

6.B

7.C

8.A

9.D

10.B

11.A

12.B

13.D

14.B

15.A

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