Blind Date

Idioms, Discussion & Listening Activity

A.Match the idioms with the word BLIND to their definitions on the right.

IDIOM	DEFINITION
1.Blind date	a)A case of being in love and not seeing the faults of the one you love.
2.Blind luck	b)One inexperienced or incompetent person telling another about something.
3.Blind spot	c)An absolute coincidence or complete fortune in doing or getting something.
4.To turn a blind eye	d)Completely sightless or not able to see well.
5.Love is blind	e)A social meeting between two people who have not met before, usually arranged by a mutual friend.
6.The blind leading the blind	f)To choose to ignore behaviour that you know is wrong.
7.(To be) Blind as a bat	g)A  matter you do not understand or  an area which is impossible or difficult to see due to an obstruction.

B. Complete the sentences below using one of idioms above.

1)I knew Simon was eating all the cookies but I ................................. because he is just a kid.

2)I agreed to go on a .............................  with my coworker’s brother. I hope I won’t regret it.

3)I don't understand why Joe likes Tess. She's vain and arrogant. I guess that ......................................

4)I passed the exam by ................................... I didn’t know the answers at all.

5)I have always had ........................................  about math.

6)I really cannot explain this. It will be a case of ..........................................

7)I'm .................................. without my glasses.

C.Discussion

What would you consider a perfect date? What kind of place do you think is ideal for a first date? Why? Where would you like to go on a date? Would you prefer to go out with a quiet or a talkative person? Do you know what a 'blind date' is? Have you ever been on a blind date? Did you ever arrange a blind date?

D.NPR Audio – Length: 2.42 min

Ben and Bernice Finn are interviewed at StoryCorps* in New York City.

LISTEN TO THE STORY HERE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:

1. How long have they been together?

2. When did they meet for the first time?

3. Where was Ben returning to?

4. Who had a girlfriend aleady?

5. What did Ben had to buy to go on the date?

6. How did Ben feel that night?

7. What happened at the coffee shop?

*StoryCorps is an organization whose mission is to provide people the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of their lives.   Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 35,000 interviews from more than 70,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to their broadcasts on public radio.

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