1 . Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love and romance. But unfortunately, it can be just the opposite. Because of that, Feb. 15th starts the busy season for divorce lawyers, as people who were unhappy with their marriages heading into the day often decide that they no longer want to be with the one they used to love.

A study of divorce filings (档案) in New York, Illinois and California by AttorneyFee. com, a legal referral (推荐) site, found that February is the busiest month of the year for divorce filings, up about 18% from the average month. And those seeking referrals for a divorce lawyer on the site increase 38% following the holiday, with the biggest rise on the day after Valentine’s.

Another legal site, Avvo. com, reports a 40% increase in those seeking information and advice about divorce in the period right after Valentine’s Day.

“There's a very large number of people who are considering the divorce all the time, deciding whether or not to file," said Richard Komaiko, a co-founder of AttorneyFee. “On Valentine’s Day, this thing is carefully considered.”

Komaiko said February has factors other than the holiday that could lead to an increase in divorces. January is the busiest month of the year for bankruptcy (破产) filings, highlighting the financial problems that often divide couples. In addition, the cold weather of February can keep couples that are having trouble indoors and closer to each other, adding to problems.

But Alton Abramowitz, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, believes the holiday itself often worsen the relationship for couples who are having trouble. "There’s always the clients who come in a day or two after saying ‘I can’t believe it. I made this beautiful dinner for my husband for Valentine’s Day, but he called to say he was stuck in the office and then didn't come home at all.’" Abramowitz said, “the day can create problems that lead to them finally getting caught."

1. What makes Valentine’s Day convey the meaning opposite to love and romance?

A．Valentine's Day won't bring people love and romance.

B．Many divorce filings change the nature of Valentine's Day.

C．Couples having troubles tend to break up after Valentine's Day.

D．Divorce lawyers dislike the atmosphere of Valentine's Day.

2. According to the study made by AttorneyFee. com, divorce filings are ________.

A．occurring most after the new year	B．less connected with Valentine's Day
C．more likely to be handled online	D．at the height of popularity in February

3. People intending to divorce may make use of Valentine’s Day to ________.

A．reflect on the divorce	B．take legal action
C．make negotiations	D．put the divorce aside

4. According to Komaiko, why do divorces grow in number in February?

A．Because financial problems and cold weather may bring more problems.

B．Because the long winter holiday makes couples hard to get through.

C．Because the husband is too busy with work to spend the day with his wife.

D．Because Valentine’s Day gets couples into financial trouble.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Recently, an Internet slang word Foxi- or “Buddhist”- is becoming increasingly popular as it encourages people, especially     1     young to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflicts as much as possible- in other words, to live like a Buddha.

The phrase       2     (create) for the first time in 2014 in Japan to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone else’s life path. They prefer to stay in their own peaceful world without     3     (disturb) and care little about passion and success.

In this fast-changing and     4     (compete) world, many people are     5     heavy pressure. It’s only natural that people are seeking for a spiritual bay. However, some would compare “foxi” with “demotivational (无动力的) culture” — a phrase     6     describes young people who feel aimless and powerless. They say that foxi actually reflects the reality that young people are losing their will to fight. They are pretending     7     (keep) a healthy and wise attitude towards failure simply     8     they are incapable(无能力的) of succeeding.

All in all, there is one thing that “Buddhist Youngsters” should     9     (basic) keep in mind: You may want to keep a calm mindset,     10     you should never stop fighting for yourselves!

3 . School phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.
    1    . Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.
    2    . He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school, or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When school is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.
Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor.    3    . As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school.    4    . If bullying (child abuse) is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available.
Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies.    5    . Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.

A．It will help children to feel good about themselves.

B．But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’ support.

C．A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.

D．Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.

E．This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.

F．The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.

G．And the assistance can help parents and school officials support the child.