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Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet.
Basically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to
meet them in person first.
The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile (简介) which can include
your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph
increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time
registration fee to use their services.
Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search
down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in
person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent
way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy
way to meet people who share your interests.
Just as in conventional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person
you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some
people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their
own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating
partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few simple
precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.
1. The purpose of writing the passage is to _____.
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A. persuade readers to go dating on the Internet
B. inform us how to date on the Internet
C. warn readers against web love
D. introduce Internet dating to us
2. Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?
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A. A photo.
B. A profile.
C. Registration fee.
D. Business experience.
3. One advantage of Internet dating is that _____.
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A. you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning
B. you're sure to find a partner-with the same interests
C. you'll find absolutely reliable information of others
D. you'll gain fame and money overnight
4. The underlined word "pitfalls" in Paragraph 4 most probably means _____.
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A. rules
B. trends
C. problems
D. skills
5. What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?
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A. Conventional dating.
B. Hidden advantages.
C. Safety measures.
D. Romantic love.