This is America. Гришенкова Е.Г. - 56 стр.

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6. What American companies provide dating services?
7. What messages do newspapers and magazines publish to help organize a date?
8. How do telephone services work?
9. Why are American women afraid to meet through a computer dating service?
10. When single people finally get together, what do they do on a date?
AMERICAN DATE
Thursday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. On that day, many people buy
cards or flowers for those who are important in their lives. Valentine’s Day gives
lovers a chance to express their feelings.
However, millions of people in the United States are alone. They are not
married or involved in a close relationship. Some of these people wish they could
find someone to date. They wish they could celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special
person.
There are a number of ways to find someone to date. Some people meet at
work. Others meet by chance in a public place. Still others visit places where other
single people go. Or they can use businesses that help organize dates. Many men and
women find dates through services they find on their personal computers.
The purpose of dating is to have fun. Sometimes people who date develop a
close relationship. Some people decide to live together, yet remain unmarried. Others
decide to get married.
In the past, young people in America usually lived with their parents until they
got married. Today, some still do. Yet most young people live a more independent
life. They have a job. They travel. They rent or own their own apartment or house.
They wait longer to get married. While waiting, they date.
Often a friend will plan a meeting between two unmarried people who do not
know each other. This is called a “blind date.” The people involved are not blind.
They just have never seen each other.
However, most unmarried people have to find their own dates. Many go to
public eating, drinking or dancing places. Every city in America has them. Some
places are popular with young people. Others are for older people.
Many Americans, however, want to go where they are sure they can meet
people with similar interests. For example, they may go to a bookstore. Some
bookstores in America now serve coffee and food. Many offer special programs and
social activities for single people. Other singles join health clubs to exercise and to

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