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In modern Japan, more than 70% of all marriages are referred to as "love marriages," the rest are the more traditional arranged marriages (omiai). When an arranged marriage is desired, the man and woman, who are seeking a marriage partner, enlist the help of a go-between (nakodo). This allows the couple to meet and get to know each other and decide if a marriage is suitable. It is quite common for the parents of the man and woman to be present at the first meeting. Afterwards the couple meets socially over a period of time and then decides, if both are acceptable, to marry. This may seem a little clinical in the west, but in Japan, with its high work ethic, and large population, it is hard for some people to meet someone of the opposite sex.
Unlike matchmakers, or dating services in the west, the go-betweens are not professional matchmakers, they are usually people that like to help out of goodwill. Sometimes a go-betweens will be given a percentage (10%) of the wedding preparation money that the groom gives the bride. This money allows the bride to prepare for, and pay, all the costs of the wedding.
Are there any noticeable advantages to this system? Yes. The nakodo with his/her knowledge and familiarity with both parties can bring together couples that should be suitable. Even after the marriage the nakodo can act as a marriage counselor to help the new couple with their problems. As a result, the number of arranged marriages in Japan that fail is very small.
With "love marriages" spouses are usually selected from friends and colleges (and siblings) who work at the same business or go to the same school. This is not always easy due to the busy Japanese work schedule.
1) In modern Japan, _________
A. It is hard for most people to meet someone of the opposite sex.
B. Most of the marriages are arranged ones.
C. All marriages are referred to "love marriages".
D. Nearly one-third of marriages need the help of go-between.
2) The go-betweens in Japan are those who ______
A. work as professional matchmakers.
B. work to earn their living.
C. have spirit of goodwill.
D. are willing to do anything.
3) According to the passage, ______
A. The bride will sometimes give the go-between a little of her own money.
B. Most of the go-betweens work voluntarily.
C. The groom himself prepares and pays all the cost of the wedding.
D. A marriages is considered to be suitable if it's arranged by a go-between.
4) The number of arranged marriages in Japan that fail is very small ___________
A. Because they are afraid of their fo-betweens.
B. Because people find it is difficult to get married again.
C. Thanks to the help of go-betweens who act as marriage counselors.
D. Because there're hardly any problems with the new couples.
5) Which of these sentences is FALSE according to the passage?
A. Most arranged marriages in Japan are considered to be successful ones.
B. The busy Japanese work schedule also has influence on love marriages.
C. Love marriages are more popular than arranged marriages in Japan
D. Spouses are usually selected from friends and colleges due to the help of go-betweens.
Unlike matchmakers, or dating services in the west, the go-betweens are not professional matchmakers, they are usually people that like to help out of goodwill. Sometimes a go-betweens will be given a percentage (10%) of the wedding preparation money that the groom gives the bride. This money allows the bride to prepare for, and pay, all the costs of the wedding.
Are there any noticeable advantages to this system? Yes. The nakodo with his/her knowledge and familiarity with both parties can bring together couples that should be suitable. Even after the marriage the nakodo can act as a marriage counselor to help the new couple with their problems. As a result, the number of arranged marriages in Japan that fail is very small.
With "love marriages" spouses are usually selected from friends and colleges (and siblings) who work at the same business or go to the same school. This is not always easy due to the busy Japanese work schedule.
1) In modern Japan, _________
A. It is hard for most people to meet someone of the opposite sex.
B. Most of the marriages are arranged ones.
C. All marriages are referred to "love marriages".
D. Nearly one-third of marriages need the help of go-between.
2) The go-betweens in Japan are those who ______
A. work as professional matchmakers.
B. work to earn their living.
C. have spirit of goodwill.
D. are willing to do anything.
3) According to the passage, ______
A. The bride will sometimes give the go-between a little of her own money.
B. Most of the go-betweens work voluntarily.
C. The groom himself prepares and pays all the cost of the wedding.
D. A marriages is considered to be suitable if it's arranged by a go-between.
4) The number of arranged marriages in Japan that fail is very small ___________
A. Because they are afraid of their fo-betweens.
B. Because people find it is difficult to get married again.
C. Thanks to the help of go-betweens who act as marriage counselors.
D. Because there're hardly any problems with the new couples.
5) Which of these sentences is FALSE according to the passage?
A. Most arranged marriages in Japan are considered to be successful ones.
B. The busy Japanese work schedule also has influence on love marriages.
C. Love marriages are more popular than arranged marriages in Japan
D. Spouses are usually selected from friends and colleges due to the help of go-betweens.
