B1 — Intermediate
More people are living alone these days. Many adults also do not have a partner. In the US, half of young men and women live without a partner. The same thing is happening in other countries.
There are many reasons why more and more people remain single and ready to mingle.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript explaining why many people are not in a relationship.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/why-many-people-are-single-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “dating“ mean here: ”Technology also changes dating.”? Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “rejection” mean here: “Younger adults don’t learn basic skills to meet people or manage feelings of rejection.”? Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “a falling number of something” mean? “ Social problems also happen when single people grow, for example, the need for smaller houses and a falling number of children.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Explain why many people are living alone and single.
- Is the same thing happening in your country? Why or why not?
- How has dating changed in your country over the years? Why do you think this is the case?
- What social problems can originate from the increasing number of singles?
- How has technology changed dating?
- What will the future be like if people stayed single?