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A French dating website opens a shop in the heart of Paris where men pose in store windows and women browse for the beau of their dreams. Tara Cleary reports.
TRANSCRIPT REPORTER: How much is that guy in the window? The one with the really smooth moves. Women flocked to the 'adopt-a-guy' boutique in Paris, which promises a high-end shopping experience for those looking for Mr. Right. The idea comes from French dating website 'adopteunmec.com.' Men post profiles online at a cost of one euro a day. Women can then trawl the site and contact the man that catches their eye. The shop window mannequins are all website members and the live setting allows women to test drive their chosen object of desire. LUCILLE ROUX, SHOP VISITOR: "I know the website, and I find all this funny. It reminds me a bit of the red light district in Amsterdam, but much tamer and for us girls instead." AMANDINE CAMPORRO, PASSER-BY: "I think it's great. It's different. For once we have a choice and we don't have to put up with the trials and tribulations of seduction so it's a really great idea". REPORTER: The shop window system seems to work -- organizers say at least one visitor did not go home alone. Sadly the 'adopt-a-guy' shop only has a short-term lease in Paris before moving on to other French cities and then to Switzerland.
Speaking exams can be stressful! What if you don't understand the examiner? What if you don't know the exact word you need? Don't panic! This section has loads of tips and advice on how to survive your next speaking exam. (from British Council)
Listening exams can be quite scary. Will you understand what you have to do? Will you understand what the speakers say? Will you have time to write down your answers? This section will help you to prepare for all sorts of listening exams. (from British Council)
SLANG is very informal language which is often used by young people. It's hard to keep up to date with slang, but this article will help you learn a few words that your teacher may not know!
