Questions of Paragraph 1: Paragraph 1: Who arranged matchmaking for young people? Why did they arrange matchmaking? What things would the parents and matchmakers take into consideration? What could be preserved?

Questions of Paragraph 1: Paragraph 1: Who arranged matchmaking for young people? Ans: The old generation. (especially parents) Why did they arrange matchmaking? Ans: They didn't consider young people mature enough to find a suitable partner for life. What things would the parents and matchmakers take into consideration? Ans: Educational level, the compatibility of the social and financial status of the two families, etc. What could be preserved? Ans: Social Classes.

Questions of Paragraph 2: Paragraph 2: When did the age-old matchmaking system begin to be despised? Why did arranged marriages begin to be despised? Why are professional matchmaking firms using computer technology back on track?

Questions of Paragraph 2: Paragraph 2: When did the age-old matchmaking system begin to be despised? Ans: It began to be despised in the 20 th century. Why did arranged marriages begin to be despised? Ans: Because more and more young people insisted on the right to seek their own partners. Why are professional matchmaking firms using computer technology back on track? Ans: As modern life becomes more hectic and complex, people don't have time.

Questions of Paragraph 3: What methods do online dating services use to sort through user information? Examples of those methods mentioned above. How do the services work to find the best possible matches? What are the two steps? (Step 1) (Step 2)

Questions of Paragraph 3: What methods do online dating services use to sort through user information? Ans: They use "scientific" methods to sort through user information. Examples of those methods mentioned above. Ans: Educational level, financial status, and physical feature. How do the services work to find the best possible matches? What are the two steps? Ans: (Step 1) Users need to fill out a long questionnaire with tests that determine personality traits and values. (Step 2) The data can be used to recommend potential matches for clients.

In this paragraph, the writer used two examples. What are the two examples that proves “Online matchmaking has become a booming industry around the world.” ? (EX1) (EX2) (EX2) Questions of Paragraph 4:

In this paragraph, the writer used two examples. What are the two examples that prove “Online matchmaking has become a booming industry around the world.” ? (EX1) A survey revealed Taiwan's market for online dating services has enormous potential. (EX2) The number of couples trying the knot through one online matchmaking giant accounts for 2% of all marriages in the U.S. (EX2) The number of couples trying the knot through one online matchmaking giant accounts for 2% of all marriages in the U.S. Questions of Paragraph 4:

Questions of Paragraph 5: Paragraph 5: According to the paragraph, what problems might occur? (Problem1) (Problem2)

Questions of Paragraph 5: Paragraph 5: According to the paragraph, what problems might occur? Ans: (Problem1) Users lying in their profiles or setting their sights too high. (Problem2) Online friendship failing to translate into real-life compatibility.

Any Questions ? Please look at Part C. Related Topics for Speaking and Writing 口說與寫 作相關問題 For students who want to have extra credit, please compose a writing using one of the questions in part C. (no less than 120 words.) Please write on an A4-sized paper (a notebook is acceptable) and try to use the writing strategy taught today. The due day is 6/10 (Fri.)