Dating and First Impressions
Build confidence with friendly greetings, invitations, compliments, and polite ways to express your wishes on a first date.
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1. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
Jordan and Maya are meeting for the first time. What can Jordan say to start the conversation?
Maya: "Hi, I'm Maya."
- It's nice to meet you, Maya.
- Good to see you again, Maya.
- It was nice meeting you. Goodbye.
They have not met before, and the conversation is just beginning.
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- It's nice to meet you, Maya.
Use "Nice to meet you" for a first meeting. "Good to see you again" is for someone you already know.
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2. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
Where is the meeting point?
Alex: "Let's meet outside the café, by the front door."
- At a table inside the café.
- Near the entrance, outside the café.
- At the counter where people order.
Notice both the place and the position.
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- Near the entrance, outside the café.
"By the front door" means near the main entrance. A clear meeting point makes finding each other easier.
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3. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
Which reply accepts the invitation?
Sam: "Would you like to get coffee on Saturday?"
- I'm not sure yet. Can I let you know?
- Thanks, but I'm not interested.
- That sounds great. What time?
One person says yes and asks for a detail.
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- That sounds great. What time?
"That sounds great" shows a positive response. Asking about the time helps turn an invitation into a plan.
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4. Seřaďte slova.
You want to learn about your date's hobbies.
- in your free time?
- you like
- What do
- to do
The question begins with "What do."
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What do you like to do in your free time?
This question invites more than a yes or no answer, so it can help a conversation develop.
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5. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You give a friendly compliment about someone's jacket.
"I really like your jacket. It ___ great on you."
- looks like
- looks
- looks at
"Great" describes how the jacket appears.
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"I really like your jacket. It looks great on you."
"Looks" can come directly before a describing word: "looks great" or "looks comfortable."
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6. Seřaďte slova.
You arrive late, and your date has been waiting for you.
- for keeping
- waiting.
- I'm sorry
- you
Begin with the apology, then mention what happened.
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I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.
"Keeping you waiting" recognizes that the other person's time matters.
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7. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
Pat wants Lee to describe the experience.
Lee: "I tried a cooking class last weekend."
Pat: "That sounds fun. What was it ___?"- alike
- likely
- like
This common question asks for a description.
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Lee: "I tried a cooking class last weekend."
Pat: "That sounds fun. What was it like?""What was it like?" invites someone to describe an experience, including how it felt.
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8. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What do we learn about Jamie and Taylor?
Jamie: "I love old movies."
Taylor: "So do I! Have you seen any good ones recently?"- They both enjoy old movies.
- Only Jamie enjoys old movies.
- Neither of them enjoys old movies.
Taylor agrees with Jamie's positive statement.
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- They both enjoy old movies.
"So do I" means "I do too." It is a short, natural way to show a shared interest.
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9. Poslechněte si nahrávku a napište odpověď.
At the end of a date.
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- Is it okay if I take a picture of us?
Asking permission first lets the other person decide whether they want to be in a photo.
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10. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What does Casey suggest?
The server brings the bill after dinner.
Casey: "Let's split the bill."- One person should pay for both meals.
- They should each pay a share of the total.
- They should ask the server for a lower price.
Think about sharing the cost.
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- They should each pay a share of the total.
"Split the bill" means share the cost, often equally. It does not mean asking for a discount.
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11. Doplňte chybějící slovo.
You do not want to date this person, but you want to continue the friendship.
"Thanks for asking, but I'd ___ stay friends."
- prefer
- rather to
- rather
The next word is the verb "stay," without "to."
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"Thanks for asking, but I'd rather stay friends."
"I'd rather" expresses a preference and takes a verb without "to." It can make a refusal gentle but clear.
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12. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What is Morgan comfortable with right now?
Avery: "Can I have your number?"
Morgan: "Let's keep our messages on this app for now."- Continuing to chat on the app without sharing a phone number.
- Exchanging phone numbers before talking again.
- Ending all contact immediately.
Morgan suggests continuing the conversation in a particular place.
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- Continuing to chat on the app without sharing a phone number.
"For now" describes a current choice. It does not necessarily mean the choice will stay the same forever.
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13. Seřaďte slova.
You have just met someone and want to say that the conversation feels easy and enjoyable.
- talk to
- for hours.
- I could
- like someone
- You seem
Start with your impression of the person.
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You seem like someone I could talk to for hours.
"You seem" presents an impression, not something you know for sure about someone you have just met.
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14. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
How does Robin describe the difference between expectation and reality?
Robin: "You're different from what I expected—in a good way."
- The person is exactly as Robin expected.
- The person is a pleasant surprise.
- Robin is disappointed by the difference.
The final phrase tells you how Robin feels about the surprise.
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- The person is a pleasant surprise.
"In a good way" makes the positive meaning clear when "different" might otherwise sound uncertain.
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15. Vyberte správnou odpověď.
What is clear from Riley's reply?
Dana: "Would Saturday work for another date?"
Riley: "Saturday might work. I'll check my schedule and get back to you."- Riley has definitely agreed to meet on Saturday.
- Riley cannot meet on Saturday.
- Saturday is possible, but Riley has not confirmed it.
Notice the difference between a possibility and a definite plan.
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- Saturday is possible, but Riley has not confirmed it.
"Might" leaves the plan uncertain, while "get back to you" promises a later reply with more information.