单选题 I don't know if there's something in the water, but my town has exploded with tons of single people! Just last year, practically the only eligibles I knew were my divorced friend Patti, my bud Fulgencio, hubby Rick's barfly pat Craig, and Jimmy the pizza delivery guy. But now, I find-out that my cousin Michelle is leaving her second husband, and a recent chit-chat with my building's manager Sandy revealed that she hasn't had a serious relationship in almost five years! Besides that, at least five suspected singletons have moved into my building since June. Five!
For an incurable romantic like me, this is heartbreaking. People are meant to have sweeties! I feel so sorry for single people. How can they bear going through life alone? I know a lot of them put up. that "independent" front, or use that "I'm just waiting for the right person" defense, but they're kidding themselves. Why would anyone turn up her nose at the prospect of a beautiful wedding, a gorgeous bridal gown, and a stunning rock on her finger? She wouldn't. Why would anyone shake a stick at a warm dinner every night, a comfortable home, and a beautiful bride? It just isn’t rational. And I don't like to be harsh, but frankly, it's depressing to see singles out in public. When I see a girl shopping for groceries by herself, or a solitary guy reading while he waits for a bus, I can't help but sense the hollowness that single person feels inside. I'm partially psychic, so I'm aware of other people's inner feelings.
Well, this Valentine's Day, I'm not going to be selfish. People like me, people in successful, lasting relationships, are duty-bound to share their romantic wisdom with the less fortunate. Granted, it's been a while since I've been on the dating Scene, so my chops are a bit rusty. In fact, hubby Rick is just about the only guy I've ever dated (Unless you count my pick for the Sadie Hawkins dance in seventh grade, Jordy DeVoe, who ditched me after about 15 minutes. Or this Oriental kid named Thant who wrapped love notes around lunchroom cookies and slipped them into my locker in ninth grade.) But Rick and I have been married nearly 20 years, so I must be doing something right. Dry those tears, Singletons! Pull your-selves together and listen to Wifey Jean. If you follow my advice, I'll bet you dollars to donuts that you'll find your Prince Charming, or Princess Enchanting, in no time!

单选题 What does the author mean by "I don't know if there is something in the water" (Line 1. Paragraph 1)?
[A] She is not sure whether her water is too dirty to drink.
[B] She is not sure whether something is wrong in the water system.
[C] She is not sure why being single is so pervasive in her town.
[D] She is not sure why single people move to her town.

单选题 The examples of her cousin Michelle and the building's manager are used to show
[A] many people choose divorce to solve their emotional problems.
[B] women are not satisfied with their marriage:
[C] many people are not confident in serious relationships.
[D] more people are becoming loveless singles.

单选题 What does the author think of those single people?
[A] They are using excuses to cheat themselves.
[B] They should be sorry for being single.
[C] They don't like weddings, because they are expensive.
[D] They reject staying in a comfortable home with a beautiful bride.

单选题 Why does the author want to share her "romantic wisdom" with the singletons?
[A] She wants to give it to the singletons as a Valentine Gift.
[B] She thinks it is her responsibility to help them.
[C] She feels that she has been very selfish before.
[D] She wants to revive her feelings of dating a long time ago.

单选题 From the text we can tell that the author is a very ______ person.
[A] hospitable and kind [B] clever and faithful
[C] sensitive and caring [D] unselfish and tactful