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Activity Type Introduction

Reading and Writing This fun online dating worksheet helps introduce students to
Exercises: gap-fill online profiles.
completing and writing
sentences Procedure
Speaking Activity: guided Give each student a copy of the two-page worksheet.
discussion, guessing
communicative practice, Students start by reading the profiles of six people on a dating
(pair work) app.

Students then complete sentences about the people with the

Focus correct person's name.
Online profiles
Exercise B - Answer key

Aim 1. Lia 2. Alexa 3. Sasha 4. Ali

5. Sasha 6. Nick 7. Ken 8. Ali
To learn about and
practice writing online Next, in pairs, students discuss and write down which of the six
profiles. people they think would be suited to each other (three couples),
giving reasons for their choices.

Preparation Exercise C - Possible Answers

Make one copy of the
two-page worksheet for 1. Sasha - R
 easons: They both enjoy walking and eating healthy
each student. food. They both have pets.

2. Alexa - R
 easons: They both enjoy gaming, staying at home,
Level and eating unhealthy food. Neither of them likes
exercising.
Pre-intermediate (A2)
3. Lia - R
 easons: They both enjoy going out, having new
experiences, and trying interesting food.
Time
30 minutes Working alone, students then write an online profile of their own.

When the students have finished, collect in the profiles and then
give each student someone else's profile.

Lastly, students take turns reading out another student's profile

to the class, who try to guess whose it is.

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A. Read the profiles of six people posted on an online dating app.

KEN
About me: I am a 22-year-old teacher from London. I am very athletic and go to the gym
every day. My hobbies are cooking, sports, and looking after my dog.
I would spend my perfect weekend: outdoors, being active and eating healthy food.
I'm looking for: someone who enjoys exercise, has a healthy lifestyle, and loves animals.
I'm not looking for: anyone who is lazy and doesn't look after their body.

ALI
About me: I am a-24-year old IT worker from Leeds. I really love gaming and spend most
of my free time online. My favourite food is pizza, and I eat it every night.
I would spend my perfect weekend: on the sofa, playing games and ordering pizza.
I'm looking for: someone who also enjoys gaming and likes spending time at home.
I'm not looking for: a partner who is active and enjoys healthy food.

NICK
About me: I am a 21-year-old actor from York. I love visiting new places and seeing new
things. I really enjoy trying different foods and having new experiences.
I would spend my perfect weekend: exploring a new city and trying new foods.
I'm looking for: someone who likes having new experiences and doesn't have a pet.
I'm not looking for: anyone who likes staying at home and who doesn't like change.

ALEXA
About me: I am a 23-year-old business student from Hull. My hobbies are watching horror
films at home and playing games on my computer.
I would spend my perfect weekend: at home watching TV, gaming and eating fast food.
I'm looking for: someone who likes doing similar things and who has a big television.
I'm not looking for: anyone who likes exercise and enjoys going out.

LIA
About me: I am a 25-year-old artist from Essex. I absolutely love travelling and have visited
every country in South America and Asia. I love eating spicy food, but I don't enjoy cooking.
I would spend my perfect weekend: visiting a new city and eating interesting food.
I'm looking for: someone who has similar interests and likes going out.
I'm not looking for: anyone who is lazy and does the same thing every day.

SASHA
About me: I am a 26-year-old dog walker from Wales. Dogs are my life, and I have six of
them at home. I love walking in the mountains, cooking fresh food, and gardening.
I would spend my perfect weekend: going for walks and cooking food from my garden.
I'm looking for: someone who is active and enjoys spending time indoors.
I'm not looking for: anyone who doesn't enjoy exercise or is afraid of dogs.

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B. Complete the sentences with the correct person's name.

1. .......................... enjoys eating hot food but doesn't enjoy preparing it.

2. .......................... is still studying.

3. .......................... has lots of animals at home.

4. .......................... has the same food for dinner every evening.

5. .......................... enjoys eating food that they grow.

6. .......................... does not want a partner with a pet.

7. .......................... does not want a partner who doesn't look after their health.

8. .......................... spends a lot of time using the Internet.

C. With a partner, decide who would be a good match for the three people below.

1. I think Ken would be a good match for ..........................

Reasons: .....................................................................................................................

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2. I think Ali would be a good match for ..........................

Reasons: .....................................................................................................................

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3. I think Nick would be a good match for ..........................

Reasons: .....................................................................................................................

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D. Now, create a dating profile of your own. Do not write your name on it.

About me: ..................................................................................................................

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I would spend my perfect weekend: ...........................................................................

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I'm looking for: .........................................................................................................

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I'm not looking for: ...................................................................................................

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