大学英语iv(新成教)第1次作业

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Divorce is so disastrous to the body, mind and sprit that in an overwhelming number of cases, the cure is worse than the disease, of course, there are exceptions. Divorce may be the last way out in case of drug or alcohol addiction, physical abuse, severe emotional cruelty or permanent abandonment. But overall, people could spare themselves enormous suffering if they check their permissive acceptance of divorce and viewed marriage as a lifelong component not to be entered into--- or wriggled out of --- lightly. The old wedding promise reads “for better for worse, till death pare us”. Today couples commonly echo “through good times and bad, as long as our love shall last.” Until recently, I nodded at the “improvement”, now I clear-headedly acknowledge the wisdom of the past. It’s well known that half of all marriages today are expected to fail, equally well known is the financial suffering for men and especially for women who divorce. But less well known are the continual effects of loneliness and depression for those who divorce. In those days of disposable marriage, it’s common for couples to think carefully of separation. Now it may happen in the midst of a shouting match or during a fantasy about a perfect mate. Unfortunately, divorce veterans soon learn they have been deceived by myths that divorce can open new horizons, that the dating scene is exciting, and that bright, attractive people will always find new partners. It’s time to be out of the myths and look at the reality of divorce. We too frequently act as if every weak marriage deserves death. We sympathize with a divorce friend when we ought to warn him that he might be making a terrible mistake.【缺少答案,请补充】
Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers. Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1,700 years ago, but the day that has his name is even earlier than that. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers. As part of the celebration, girls wrote their names on piece of paper and put them in a large container. Boys reached into the container and pulled one out. The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet for a year. Lovers still put their names on piece of paper and they send each other Valentine’s Day cards that tell of their love. Sometimes they also send gifts, like flowers or chocolate candy. Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system. But some use another way to send this message. They have it printed in a newspaper. The cost is usually a few dollars. Some of the messages are simple and short: “Jane. I love you very much.” Others say more. This one, for example: “Dan, Roses are red Violets are blue. I hope you love me as much as I love you. Forever. Mary.” Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local, but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well. This means someone can send a Valentine message to a lover in a far-away city or town almost anywhere in the world. These messages cost 80 dollars and more. An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year. Will this kind of Valentine’s Day message reach the one you love? Well, just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.【缺少答案,请补充】