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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 100^th birthdays. They got married in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in 1972 having both ended previous marriages, before moving to Falmouth, Cornwall four years later.
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.

Which word can replace the underlined one in passage5?

A．advertised

B．announced

C．concluded

D．expressed

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

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

This passage may come from .

A．a text book	B．a newspaper
C．a history book	D．an advertisement

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well, which doesn't mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, and we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There's more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people if those don't have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares, if someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
The first paragraph tells us __________.

A．none needs friends

B．we always need friends around us

C．making friends is the need in people's life

D．we need to be alone

Which of the following is what the writer doesn't say in the passage?

A．People are happy when their friends leave them.

B．People may never see their friends after their friends move away.

C．People can know their friends in different ways.

D．People like their friends very much if they get to know them.

Which of the following is the most probable place people name after friendly people?

A．A house.

B．A room.

C．A library.

D．A village.

If people have friends, they would live longer, because __________.

A．they feel happier and healthier

B．they get a lot of help from their friends

C．they take better care of themselves

D．both A and C

This passage tells us __________.

A．that people are all friends

B．that people need friends

C．how to get to know friends

D．how to name a place

Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap，strong and fast．He was able to sell millions of models because be could produce them in large numbers at a time；that is，he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind．Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer，but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit（底特律）where he worked as a mechanic（机械师）．By the age of 29，in 1892，he had built his first car．However，the car made in this way，the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908-five years after Ford had started his great motor car factory．This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty years．Since Ford’s time，this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive．
Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars．

A．cheap and strong	B．cheap and long
C．fast and expensive	D．strong and slow

Ford was able to sell millions of cars，because_____．

A．he made many great cars

B．his cars are many

C．he made lots of cars of the same kind

D．both A and B

The young man became a mechanic，_______．

A．which was his father’s will

B．which was against his own will

C．which was against his father’s will

D．which was the will of both

The “Model T” was very famous_____．

A．before 1908	B．between 1982 and 1908
C．before 1892	D．after 1908

Ford built his own car factory______

A．in 1903

B．in 1908

C．in 1913

D．in 1897

When Christopher Columbus landed on the then unnamed Costa Rica in 1502, he saw many Indians wearing gold earrings. So he thought the land must be rich in gold. He named the place Costa Rica, which means “rich coast” in Spanish.
Though little gold was found, Costa Rica today is indeed rich with coffee and bananas. Coffee is the most important product in Costa Rica and most of it is exported (出口) to other countries like America and Germany. Bananas are the country’s second most important export.
Costa Ricans also grow many other crops such as fruits, corn and beans for their own use. Costa Ricans love colors and their houses are painted in bright colors.
Education is very important to the Costa Ricans. Almost every village has a school and education is a must for children between seven and fourteen years of age. Boys and girls go to separate (单独的) schools. Classes begin in March and end in November. The other three months of the year are harvest time and the children have to help their parents to pick coffee beans.
What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?

A．How Columbus found Costa Rica.

B．How Costa Rica got its name.

C．What the Costa Ricans wore.

D．What language the Costa Ricans spoke.

The Costa Ricans may NOT paint their houses ______.

A．pink and red	B．grey and black
C．blue and green	D．yellow and orange

In Costa Rica, boys and girls between seven and fourteen ______.

A．must go to school

B．study in the same school

C．do not have to go to school at all

D．can choose to stop schooling at any time

From December to February, school children in Costa Rica ______.

A．have lessons every day

B．have their examinations

C．help their parents pick coffee beans

D．help their parents decorate their houses

This passage is mainly about ______.

A．Christopher Columbus

B．Costa Rica

C．some products from Costa Rica

D．the education of Costa Rica

Today, roller skating is easy and fun．But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph
. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
The text is mainly about ________.

A．a strange man

B．an unusual party

C．how the roller skating began

D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century

People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _________.

A．often gave others surprises	B．was a gifted musician
C．invented the roller skates	D．was full of imagination

Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ________ .

A．impress the party guests	B．arrive at the party sooner
C．test his invention	D．show his skill in walking on wheels

What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?

A．The roller skates needed further improvement.

B．The party guests took Merlin for a fool.

C．Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.

D．Merlin got himself into trouble.

The idea of skating______

A．existed in 1750	B． existed after 1750
C．existed before 1750	D． didn’t exist before 1750

A．Peach pie.	B．Banana pie.
C．Apple pie.	D．Berry pie.

A．(574) 533-5040	B．(574) 269-1231
C．(260) 894-3024	D．(574) 566-2917