An Italian couple are become the world’s oldest divorcees, after the 99—year—old husband found that his 96—year—old wife had an affair(婚外情) in the 1940s.
The Italian man, called by lawyers in the case as Antonio C, looking through an old drawer when he made the discovery a few days before Christmas.
In spite of the time that had passed since the affair, he was so upset that he immediately asked his wife of 77 years, named as Rosa C, whether it was true, and demanded a divorce.
Stricken by the guilt, she reportedly admitted everything but was unable to persuade her husband to reconsider his decision, though her children also did much more work.
She wrote letters to her lover during a secret affair in the 1940s, according to court papers released in Rome this week , which made people know the truth.
The couple are now preparing to split, though the marriage they built has lasted over nearly eight decades- they have five children, a dozen grandchildren and one great- grand child.
The discovery of the letters was the final problem for their marriage which had already run into difficulty- 10 years ago the husband briefly left their house in Rome and moved in with one of his sons, only to return a few weeks later.
The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the couple’s southern blood- he is originally from Olbia in Sardinia, while his wife was born in Naples. The couple met during the 1930s when Antonio served as a young officer.
The case appears to set a new record, at least for the age of the oldest figures- the previous oldest couple to divorce were Bertie and Jessie Wood, both aged 98, from the UK.
That pair ended their 36- year marriage in 2009 when they were both two years away from their 100th birthdays. They got married in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in 1972 having both ended previous marriages, before moving to Falmouth, Cornwall four years later.
1. Which is true according to the text?
A.To find his wife’ affair, Antonio C looked through an old drawer. |
B.Rosa C’ lover may be Bertie. |
C.Rosa C admitted what she did because she was sorry for her guilt. |
D.The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the discovery of the letters. |
2. Which word can replace the underlined one in passage5?
A.advertised |
B.announced |
C.concluded |
D.expressed |
3. Which of the following best describe Antonio C?
A.a childish man |
B.a rude man |
C.a romantic man |
D.a stubborn(固执)man |
4. The marriage of Antonio C and Rosa C .
A.may come to an end because the husband sticks to his decision |
B.appears to set a new record |
C.may have lasted over 36 years |
D.began in the 1930s before both ending previous marriages |
5. This passage may come from .
A.a text book |
B.a newspaper |
C.a history book |
D.an advertisement |
The students at Sandy’s high school were badly shaken by the news that a classmate had 36 himself. The suicide note read: “It’s hard to 37 when nobody cares if you die.”
Glen, a teacher, realized this was a 38 moment about the importance of making people feel
39 . He asked his class to imagine they were about to 40 and to write a note “telling someone how and why you 41 him or her.”
Sandy, who had a 42 relationship with her mother, decided to write her 43 . Her letter read: “We’ve had some 44 times and I haven’t always been a very good 45 ,but I know I’m lucky to have you in my life. You’re the 46 person I’ve ever known, And even when I disagree with you, I never 47 you love me and want what’s best for me. Thanks for not 48 up on me”.
When her mom read the note, she cried and hugged Sandy 49 but said little.
The next morning, Sandy found a 50 on her mirror: “Dearest Sandy, I want you to know being your mother is ,by far, the most important thing in my life. 51 I got your note, I thought I had lost your love and 52 . I felt like such a failure. I intended to 53 it all last night. Your note saved my 54 .”
Be careful not to underestimate the 55 of expressed appreciation. It won’t always save a life, but it will always make someone’s life better.
1.
A.sacrificed |
B.defeated |
C.abandoned |
D.killed |
2.
A.live |
B.imagine |
C.struggle |
D.think |
3.
A.sad |
B.final |
C.teachable |
D.great |
4.
A.ashamed |
B.valued |
C.excited |
D.scared |
5.
A.die |
B.fail |
C.retire |
D.survive |
6.
A.miss |
B.hate |
C.admire |
D.appreciate |
7.
A.close |
B.casual |
C.bad |
D.personal |
8.
A.classmate |
B.mom |
C.father |
D.teacher |
9.
A.free |
B.delightful |
C.pleasant |
D.rough |
10.
A.daughter |
B.student |
C.friend |
D.trainer |
11.
A.best |
B.wisest |
C.luckiest |
D.gentlest |
12.
A.trust |
B.doubt |
C.consider |
D.predict |
13.
A.taking |
B.going |
C.giving |
D.looking |
14.
A.coldly |
B.hesitantly |
C.shyly |
D.tightly |
15.
A.note |
B.gift |
C.notice |
D.reminder |
16.
A.Since |
B.Until |
C.though |
D.When |
17.
A.confidence |
B.courage |
C.respect |
D.heart |
18.
A.end |
B.make |
C.get |
D.fall |
19.
A.life |
B.time |
C.money |
D.honor |
20.
A.push |
B.price |
C.meaning |
D.power |
—Can I use your laptop for a while?
— ; any how I am not using it now.
A.That’s OK |
B.By all means |
C.It doesn’t |
D.Use it. |
What the science teacher does and says of great importance to college students.
A.are |
B.is |
C.were |
D.was |
This book 18 passages, three written by my head teacher.
A.includes; contained |
B.includes; containing |
C.contains; includes |
D.contains; including |
—On Sundays I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.
—That’s I don’t agree. You should have a more active life.
A.what |
B.when |
C.how |
D.where |