Practice listening english exercises for b2 dating english practice online


Practice Listening English Exercises for B2 – Dating
2 being introduced by a friend or relative
Practice Listening English Exercises for B2 – Dating
Man: Hey, I just got a letter from Jeff in Taipei. He’s getting married!
Woman: Getting married? I didn’t even know he had a girlfriend.
Man: He met her two months ago. He says someone introduced them – a matchmaker?
Woman: Oh, that’s pretty common in Asia. Lots of people ask a matchmaker to help them find a partner. Matchmakers introduce the people and help them to get to know each other.
Man: Hmm. Sounds risky.
Woman: Well, the main advantage is that the people can find out about each other’s backgrounds – family, education, job.
Man: Yeah, but the couple may never fall in love. I think that’s a disadvantage of this way. I mean, if Jeff’s only known this woman for two months, how could he know if he loves her? I wouldn’t leave something as important as my marriage up to a matchmaker.
Woman: Hmm. Well, I think matchmakers do help some people meet a great partner.
2 being introduced by a friend or relative
Woman: You know, going to a matchmaker isn’t so different from being introduced by a friend or a relative. This way’s just a little more informal.
Man: Yeah. And the advantage is that your friends really know you, so they can introduce you to someone with similar interests. I would definitely trust my friends to find a good partner for me.
Woman: There is one disadvantage, though.
Man: What’s that?
Woman: Well, think of the pressure. Your friends introduce you to someone. Then they keep asking you, “So what do you think? He’s great, isn’t he?” Then you feel like you have to date the person. I think the pressure is a major disadvantage. I’m not so sure about this way.
Man: Well, I can’t see any problem with it. I think my friends and family would choose someone I like.
3 meeting by chance
Woman: I really think the best way to meet someone is by chance. You know, you just meet someone you like, maybe someone at school, someone with the same interests. You learn more about the person. You date – go to dinners and movies. The advantage of this way is that you can really fall in love – true love. Now that’s the right way to meet someone!
Man: I totally agree. But I guess you might never find the right person. Then you might never get married. For me that’s the only disadvantage. But I still agree that it’s the best way.