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     Marriages improve after children grow up and move out, according to an academic study, which
suggests an "empty nest" is not always a bad thing.
     Popular wisdom has it that parents' relationships may suffer once their young fly the coop, because
they feel they have lost their purpose in life.However, a new study by researchers at the University of
California,  Berkeley, has found that many couples actually feel happier when their children leave home
because they are able to enjoy spending time together.
     In total,123 American mothers born in the 1930s were tracked for 18 years and asked to rate their
satisfaction levels shortly after marrying, when they were bringing up babies, once their children reached
their teenage years and finally at age 61, when almost all had "empty nests".
     Although not all said they were happier in general, most claimed their marriages had improved since
their children had left home.Researchers believe this is not just because the spouses were spending more
time together, but because they were able to enjoy each other's company more.
     One of the participants in the study, which is published in the journal Psychological Science, said:"
Once the kids grow up...there's some of that stress removed...that responsibility removed, so things are
a little more relaxed."
     Psychologist Sara Gorchoff, who carried out the investigation, said:"The takehome message for
couples with young children is 'hang in there'. " Her coauthor Oliver John added:"Don't wait until your
kids leave home to schedule quality time with your partner."
      However, Dr Dorothy Rowe, from the British Psychological Society, said the effects of living in an
"empty nest" will depend on the parents' relationship with their children."If you're just waiting for them
to leave home so you can get on with your life, then of course you'll be pleased to see them go, " she
said, "But if you've built your life around your children you'll be terribly lonely.For some parents, their
world falls apart when their children leave."

1. It is commonly believed that________.

A. marriages improve after children leave home
B. an "empty nest" is always a happy thing
C. parents' relationships may suffer once their young grow up and move out
D. parents will be pleased after their children leave home

2. When did many couples feel happier according to the study?

A. At age 61, when almost all had "empty nests".
B. Shortly after marrying.
C. Once their children reached their teenage years.
D. When they were bringing up babies.

3. Marriages improve after children fly the coop not because______.

A. many couples are able to spend time together
B. many couples are able to enjoy each other's company
C. things are a little more relaxed
D. many couples needn't work at all

4. The author of the passage tends to agree that________.

A. parents should build their life around their kids
B. parents should schedule quality time with each other before kids leave home
C. parents' relationship with their kids has no effect on marriages at all
D. parents should be pleased to see their kids leave home
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Time：Mar, 28-mar 30, 2010  11:00 am—3:00 pm 

Place：lucky corner coffee shop（hotel first floor）

Price：150 + 15% service charge

half price for children under 12 years old.

Reservations：Scitech hotel 65123388-2114 or 2164

Bring your family and friends along to The Palace Hotel this Easter and enjoy the traditional treats of the season. Forget about the calories and enjoy favourite goodies such as Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns, which will be sold outside.Palm Court Coffee House every day from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

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Sunday, March 30--Roast carving buffet priced at RMB 160 for adults, half price for children.

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Sunday, March 30 --Delicious seafood lunch priced at RMB 198 for adults, children under 10 years half price. Youngsters can work off their extra energy in a special supervised play area next to the restaurant.

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Reservations on 65128899, ext. 7492 for Roma Ristorante: ext. 7561 for Palm Court.

March 30th brings a fun-filled Easter entertainment program to the Crazy Sunday Brunch at the Patio Coffee Shop from 11:00 am-3:00 pm!

Children under 10 year old accompanying their parents will enjoy this special meal for free and can even win lots of treat prices in the Egg Painting Competition!

WE GUARANTEE You A Fun Easter Sunday

Please register your children for the contest no later the March 29th as space is limited.

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     Shakespeare's Birthplace and
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The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre,  its exhibition,  and the garden are
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The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace).

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2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare's Birthplace?

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