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  1. "Not a bad little money-spinner" means:  [the event makes quite a lot of money]
  2. "Master of ceremonies" means:  [someone who gives instructions during the proceedings]
  3. "Three minutes to dazzle each other" means: [the couples have three minutes to impress each other favourably]
  4. "Makes a packet refuelling the speed-daters between bouts" means: [Joe's Bar makes a lot of money selling drinks in the break]
  5. "A few tactful days later" means: [the organisers wait a few days so that the participants will feel better about themselves]
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1.   So far, speed-dating is only available in Chicago.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   Joe's Bar sponsors the speed-dating event.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

3.   Craig Bartal likes the idea of speed-dating.That is correct.

4.   Speed-dating attracts mostly working class people.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   The events are a big success.That is correct.