英语专业四级听力听写训练 第6期:约会 Dating

Dating

约会

Dating is the traditional first step toward marriage.

约会是传统上走上婚姻的第一步。

But dating and establishing a relationship can be hard work.

但是约会和建立关系并不容易。

So a lot of people want to go where they can meet people with similar interests.

因此很多人想在一个地方遇到兴趣相投的人。

They might look for someone who shares a common interest in religion or books, for example.

例如，他们会寻找有相同宗教或读书兴趣的人。

A lot of bookstores now have places that serve coffee and food.

很多书店现在提供咖啡和食物，

Many offer special programs and social activities for single people.

还有针对某些单身人士提供特别节目和社交活动。

Singles may join health clubs, or sports teams or maybe even a group for people who like to take long walks in the woods.

单身人士可以参加健身俱乐部或体训队，甚至是加入一群喜欢在树林里徒步的人。

If nothing else, at least they will have gotten some exercise.

不说别的，至少他们可以得到些许锻炼。

Some people use dating services, which help people choose a person they might like.

有些人会使用可以帮助选择自己可能喜欢的人的约会服务。

Many newspapers and magazines publish messages from people who are seeking someone to date.

很多报纸和杂志刊登找人约会的信息。

There are also telephone dating services, video dating services and online dating services

还有电话约会服务，视频约会服务和网络约会服务等。