PASSAGE 22 It has long been seen as a less romantic way of meeting Mr Right But finding love over the Internet is a good way of meeting a marriage partner, research has showed It found that one in five of those who have used dating sites to find their perfect partner have gone on to marry someone they met over the web The study, by consumer group Which?, also revealed that more than half of the 1, 504 people questioned had been on a date with someone they met in cyberspace Sixty-two per cent agreed that it was easier to meet someone on a dating site than in other ways, such as in a pub or club, or through friends At the same time, the under-35s were more likely to know someone who had been on a date or had a long-term relationship with someone they met through Online dating The survey also found that Match.com and Dating Direct were the most popular dating websites Jess Ross, editor of which.co.uk, said: “Online dating is revolutionising the way people meet each other Switching the Computer on could be the ĩirst step to success.” According to industry surveys, more than 22 million people visited dating websites in 2007, and more than two million Britons are signed up to singles sites Previous research has shown that couples who get to know each other via emails are more lilcely to see each other again after their first date Two years ago, a study by Bath University revealed that those who met on dating websites were 94 per cent more likely to see each other after their first meeting than other couples The researchers studied relationships íbrmed on Online dating website Match.com over a six-month period They found that consummate love – described as a balance of passion, intimacy and commitment – was evident at around 12 months into a relationship Of the 147 couples who took part in the study, 61 per cent said their relationships had high levels of these components The researchers also found that men were more likely to find true love on the Internet than women Some 67 per cent of men but just 57 per cent of women said they had experienced consummate love with an Online partner Companionate love – a relationship with high levels of intimacy and commitment, but lower levels of passion – was the next most frequently experienced form of love, exhibited by 16 per cent of the study group Dr Jeff Gavin, who led the team, said: “To date, there has been no systematic study of love in the context-of relationships formed via Online dating sites But with the popularity of Online dating, it is imperative we understand the factors that influence satisfaction in relationships fonned in this way.” Charlotte Harper, of Match.com, said: “We were thrilled to fìnd so many of our fonner members have found love lí supports our belief that the Internet does in fact encourage old-fashioned courtship.” (Source: http://www.dailymail co uk) Question According to the passage, Online dating is seen as A A modem romantic way of dating B An economical way of dating C the fastest way to find a soul mate D a great change in the way people meet Question The words “cyberspace” in paragraph probably means A Dating agency B group dating C Online network D school club Question According to the passage, the number of people taking part in a study by Bath University was _ A More than 1500 B more than 750 C about 150 D about 300 Question The words “systematic” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A efficient B fixed C flexible D insecure Question Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? Page A Consummale love has higher levels of passion than companionate love B Less than 20 million people visited dating websites in 2007 C Many members of match.com have found love D Men are more iikely to find their ideal partner Online than vvomen Question The word “imperative” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A Crucial B minor C optional D useless Question Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A Many couples got married within 12 months since their first meeting B Men were more likely to visit dating websites than women C The number of single people in Britons reduced owing to Online dating D Many people had a long-tern relationship through Online dating Question Which of the following vvould serve as the best title for the passage? A Internet does- in fact encourage old-fashioned courtship B Online dating – a good way of meeting people C Online dating is showed to help you find your perfect partner D The revolution of Online dating is alarming ĐÁP ÁN 1-D 2-C 3-D 6-A 7-D 8-C 4-B 5-B LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: Theo đoạn văn, hẹn hò trực tuyến xem A Một cách hẹn hò lãng mạn B Một cách hẹn hị kinh tế C cách nhanh để tìm bạn đời D thay đổi lớn cách người gặp => Dẫn chứng: But finding love over the Internet is a good way of meeting a marriage partner, research has showed It found that one in five of those who have used dating sites to find their perfect partner have gone on to marry someone they met over the web Nhưng tìm kiếm tình yêu qua Internet cách tốt để gặp gỡ đối tượng kết hơn, nghiên cứu Nó phần năm số người sử dụng trang web hẹn hị để tìm đối tượng hồn hảo họ tiếp tục kết với người mà họ gặp web Question 2: Các “khơng gian mạng” đoạn có nghĩa A Cơ quan hẹn hị B hẹn hị nhóm C Mạng trực tuyến D câu lạc trường học Question 3: Theo đoạn văn, số người tham gia vào nghiên cứu Đại học Bath _ A Hơn 1500 B 750 C khoảng 150 D khoảng 300 Page => Dẫn chứng: Of the 147 couples who took part in the study, 61 per cent said their relationships had high levels of these components Dịch: Trong số 147 cặp tham gia nghiên cứu, 61% cho biết mối quan hệ họ có mức độ cao thành phần Question 4: Từ có “hệ thống” đoạn có nghĩa gần với _ A hiệu B cố định C linh hoạt D khơng an tồn => Dẫn chứng: Jeff Gavin, who led the team, said: “To date, there has been no systematic study of love in the context-of relationships formed via Online dating sites DỊch: Jeff Gavin, người lãnh đạo nhóm cho biết: Cho đến nay, khơng có nghiên cứu cố định tình yêu bối cảnh - mối quan hệ hình thành thơng qua trang web hẹn hò trực tuyến Question 5: Phát biểu sau KHƠNG theo đoạn văn? A Tình u hồn hảo có mức độ đam mê cao tình yêu đồng hành B Ít 20 triệu người truy cập trang web hẹn hò năm 2007 C Nhiều thành viên match.com tìm thấy tình yêu D Đàn ơng có nhiều khả tìm thấy đối tác lý tưởng họ trực tuyến phụ nữ => Dẫn chứng According to industry surveys, more than 22 million people visited dating websites in 2007, and more than two million Britons are signed up to singles sites Dịch: Theo khảo sát ngành, 22 triệu người truy cập trang web hẹn hò năm 2007 hai triệu người Anh đăng ký vào trang web độc thân Question 6: Từ “bắt buộc” đoạn có nghĩa gần với A quan trọng B nhỏ C tùy chọn D vô dụng Question 7: Phát biểu sau ĐÚNG theo đoạn văn? A Nhiều cặp kết vịng 12 tháng kể từ lần gặp B Đàn ơng có nhiều khả truy cập trang web hẹn hò phụ nữ C Số người độc thân Anh giảm hẹn hị trực tuyến D Nhiều người có mối quan hệ lâu dài thơng qua hẹn hị trực tuyến => Dẫn chứng: Of the 147 couples who took part in the study, 61 per cent said their relationships had high levels of these components Dịch: Trong số 147 cặp đôi tham gia nghiên cứu, 61% cho biết mối quan hệ họ có khả đạt mức lâu dài Question 8: Câu sau đóng vai trị tiêu đề hay cho đoạn văn? A Internet thực tế - thực khuyến khích tán tỉnh kiểu cũ B Hẹn hò trực tuyến - cách tốt để gặp gỡ người C Hẹn hò trực tuyến hiển thị để giúp bạn tìm thấy đối tác hồn hảo D Cuộc cách mạng hẹn hò trực tuyến đáng báo động Page => Dẫn chứng: It found that one in five of those who have used dating sites to find their perfect partner have gone on to marry someone they met over the web Nó phần năm số người sử dụng trang web hẹn hị để tìm đối tượng hồn hảo họ tiếp tục kết hôn với người mà họ gặp web Page ... industry surveys, more than 22 million people visited dating websites in 2007, and more than two million Britons are signed up to singles sites Dịch: Theo khảo sát ngành, 22 triệu người truy cập... relationship through Online dating Question Which of the following vvould serve as the best title for the passage? A Internet does- in fact encourage old-fashioned courtship B Online dating – a good way... minor C optional D useless Question Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A Many couples got married within 12 months since their first meeting B Men were more likely