Having been married a long time, my husband sometimes needs a gentle reminder of a special occasion. On the morning of our 35th anniversary, we were sitting at the breakfast table when I hinted, "Honey, do you realize that we've been sitting in these same two seats for exactly 35 years?"

　　Putting down the newspaper, he looked straight at me and said, "So, you want to switch seats?"

Notes:

　　(1) reminder n. 提醒

　　(2) anniversary n.周年纪念

　　(3) hint v.暗示

　　(4) switch v.改变

Exercises:

根据短文选择正确答案：

　　① How long had the couple been married?

　　A. 33 years

　　B. 34 years

　　C. 35 years

　　D. 36 years

　　② When did the wife try to hint to her husband?

　　A. in the morning

　　B. at noon

　　C. in the afternoon

　　D. in the evening

　　③ What was the husband doing when his wife hinted to him?

　　A. He was reading the newspaper.

　　B. He was sweeping the floor. ,

　　C. He was cooking.

　　D. He was repairing the chairs.

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