1. Online Datiing
网上相亲

2. Self-introduction of the speaker
Hello! My name is Amanda and I'm 30 years old. I currently live in New York City, but grew up in Denver, Colorado. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in 2006 in International Relations and Mandarin Chinese. I currently attend Columbia University and will complete my Master's Degree in TESOL next year. I am also TEFL/TESOL certified. In between undergrad and grad school, I spent 3 years working in political consulting, 3 years as an administrative assistant, and 1 year teaching English abroad at University of Science and Technology Beijing (北京科技大学). Traveling, cooking, and reading are my biggest passions. I've been to nearly every country in Asia and Europe and am ready to visit South America next! I'm vegetarian and love cooking for my friends and family. When I'm not traveling or cooking, you'll find me reading a good book. I hope to meet and work with you soon!

3. Background
Online dating is a personal introductory system whereby individuals can find and contact each other over the Internet to arrange a date, usually with the objective of developing a personal, romantic, or sexual relationship. Online dating services usually provide unmoderated matchmaking over the Internet, through the use of personal computers or cell phones Users of an online dating service would usually provide personal information, to enable them to search the service provider's database for other individuals. Members use criteria other members set, such as age range, gender and location.

4. Advantages faster easier safe cheap
allow you to instantly meet 20 or more people that fit the profile qualifications you set.
a great way to expand your horizons
meet a great friend or your soul mate

5. Disadvantage
irreality
the security of personal information

6. New words
matchmaking mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
profiles personal information
novelty originality by virtue of being new and surprising

7. Questions 1.What is online dating?
2.What is the goal of onnline dating?
3.What kind of people will online dating services chose for you ?
4.Once a potential match is found, what can you do?

8. Answer
1.Online dating is a dating system that allows people to contact and communicate through the Internet.
2.The goal is to develop a romantic relationship.
3.The people who has similar interets as you.
4.You can , chat online, call, or even meet in person.

9. Discussion Have you ever dated online?
What‘s your opinion towards online dating?

10. Thank You!