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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34636 Short Dating
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Dating is never easy. Never mind first impressions and the getting-to-know-you awkwardness, the Internet has created a world where every foible, every flaw, every little thing (both literally and figuratively) is on display for the all the world, including potential dating partners, to see. “Surviving any worst-case scenario comes down to not panicking, having a plan, and ultimately being prepared, David Borgenicht, author of The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & Sex, told the Chicago Tribune in an interview. And this applies to the realm of dating.

What are the views of the author on dating?

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Option 1: "Internet has displayed all the emotions to the world."

Explanation: The text discusses how the Internet has made every flaw and foible visible to potential dating partners, indicating that emotions and personal traits are indeed on display. This aligns with the author's view that dating is complicated due to this exposure.

Option 2: "Dating is an easiest task one can do in the entire life."

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which states that dating is 'never easy.' The author's tone suggests that dating involves challenges, making this statement inaccurate.

Option 3: "Dating is awkward in the early stage while getting to know one another."

Explanation: The text mentions 'the getting-to-know-you awkwardness,' which directly supports this option. It highlights the author's acknowledgment of the discomfort that often accompanies the initial stages of dating.

Option 4: "Every little figurative thing is hidden from the world."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it contradicts the text's assertion that every flaw and foible is on display. The author's perspective emphasizes transparency in dating, not concealment.

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