12．A　 细节理解题。由倒数第二段得出答案。

10．D　 细节理解题。结合第三条建议可知答案。

13． gave the advice?

　　　 A. To have fun.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. To be creative.

　　　 C. To improve relationships.　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. To encourage people date.

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爱情与情感网站日前公布了2008年改善情感关系的“十大新年决心”。下决心通常是人们用来勉励自己的，一般不用于改善个人的情感关系。可新年已至，为何不表几个浪漫的“爱情决心”呢？

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12．Why had the lovers better have a weekend get-away?

　　　 A. They lover nature.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Fresh air is good for their health.

　　　 C. They have to get away.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. They need relax and romance.

11．How many the most practical ways are there to show your love?

　　　 A. 4.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. 6.　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. 8.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. 10.

10．If you want to express your love in words, you’d better ________.

　　　 A. say “I love you”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. have a candle-dinner.

　　　 C. give him/her a coupon.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. put pen to paper.

10. Get to know your partner better. Whether you're dating, just married, or celebrating your 25th anniversary, there is always more to learn about your partner -- and you can have fun doing it!

9. Don't forget the little things. Make him lunch. Paint her toenails. Wash and wax his car. Do her weekly chores. It's the most practical way to show your love!

8. Have fun together! Take up a new hobby together this year. Join a softball team together, take cooking lessons, golf lessons, or dancing lessons. You'll not only learn something new, but you'll have fun with your partner at the same time!

7. Shake up your romantic life with a little creativity. Create your own love coupon book with one coupon for your partner to redeem each week of the year. These little coupons can be as romantic, sexy, or practical as you want.