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!
小題1:
A. lovers          B. couples             C youths               D. singles
小題2:
A．learnB．haveC．exploreD．develop
小題3:
A．equallyB．hardlyC．definitelyD．eventually
小題4:
A．chaseB．hurryC．focusD．cheer
小題5:
A．constantlyB．frequentlyC．occasionallyD．unexpectedly
小題6:
A．making friends B．speed datingC．family planningD．home improving
小題7:
A．sickB．fondC．a(chǎn)wareD．confident
小題8:
A．a(chǎn)ctsB．talksC．livesD．loves
小題9:
A．interestB．backgroundC．intentionD．personality
小題10:
A．spareB．limitedC．a(chǎn)ppointedD．luxurious
小題11:
A．creativeB．passiveC．negativeD．objective
小題12:
A．introducedB．devotedC．mentionedD．used
小題13:
A．demandingB．surprisingC．convincingD．a(chǎn)ppealing
小題14:
A．funB．loveC．friendshipD．a(chǎn)dventure
小題15:
A．In a wordB．As a resultC．On the wholeD．Believe it or not

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“Finally.” read the big headline Thursday above a picture of the white phone on the homepage of Apple. com.
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B．it met some problems concerning design and manufacture
C．it lacked white manufacturing materials
D．its proximity sensor can’t save battery life
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According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
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B．The same design problems were also found in older white iPhones.
C．IPhone4 will be launched this fall.
D．Originally designers thought they could solve the problems before iPhone 4 was launched.
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What would be the best title for this passage?
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B．The History of iPhone 4
C．The Attraction of White iPhone 4
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A．Someone who has heart attack.
B．An old man who has got flu.
C．A person afraid of height
D．A woman having high blood.
小題2:How many titles has the Tower got?
A．2B．3C．4D．5
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A．333 --- the height of the tower
B．550 --- the number of people who work at the top of the tower
C．364 --- the days that the tower is open each year
D．360--- the degree of the restaurant revolves.
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A．You can go to visit the tower any day you like.
B．You can buy some gifts and eat as well while you are at the tower.
C．You have to climb the stairs to the top of the tower to enjoy the view.
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