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Read the passage again and work with your partner to summarize the main idea of this article. * * Singletons on rise Issue.1029 November 6, 2013 Ready for your exams? Background Information Detailed Study Singletons on rise General Questions The attraction of solitude:living alone is on the rise in the whole world. Is this a bad news? Three explanations apply in general, however. First, women are often marrying later as their professional opportunities improve. Second, thanks to increased longevity, bereaved spouses are outliving their partners for longer than the widows and widowers of yesteryear. And third, changing social attitudes in many countries mean that the payoffs of marriage—financial security, sexual relations, a stable relationship—can now often be found outside the nuptial bed.  /node Skimming and scanning: Find the answers to the following quesitons as quickly as possible. Instruction Why do so many people remain single? 2. What did Eric Klinenberg find out from his research? After conducting more than 300 interviews and looking at sociological data, Eric Klinenberg, a professor of sociology at New York University, concluded that single people are more socially outgoing and active than their committed counterparts. For many it’s not because they can’t find a suitable partner — it’s because they choose a life of independence. General Questions 3.How did Eric comment on singletons in his book? 4.Why did so many singles have no interest in seeking a romantic partner according to a 2006 survey? He argues that “singletons play an essential yet unappreciated role in revitalizing cities and animating public spaces. Compared with married people, they’re more likely to eat out in restaurants, exercise in a gym, take art classes, attend public events, and volunteer.” General Questions According to the survey by the Pew Internet American Life Project, 55 percent of singles didn’t want to find a partner because of the e