13. Divorce: Why does it happen?

1. What is the main topic of the discussion?

• The impact of weddings
• The rising trend of divorce
• The legal aspects of divorce
• The effects of marriage laws

2. What is ‘Divorce Day’ in Britain?

• A day to celebrate marriage
• The first Monday of the new year
• The last Sunday of the year
• Valentine’s Day

3. What is a stay-at-home mum?

• A mother who works part-time
• A woman who stays at home to care for children
• A working mother
• A babysitter

4. Why did Marina Adshade and her husband divorce?

• They moved to another country
• They grew apart over time
• They had financial issues
• They never loved each other

5. What does ‘change your mind’ mean?

• To keep the same decision
• To change a previous decision
• To refuse to make decisions
• To accept a situation

6. What does ‘unresolvable’ mean?

• A problem that is easy to solve
• A problem that cannot be solved
• A situation that changes
• A temporary issue

7. Why did China introduce a cooling-off period?

• To reduce wedding costs
• To slow down the increasing divorce rate
• To help couples get divorced faster
• To help people find new partners

8. What does ‘cooling-off period’ mean?

• A period where people celebrate
• A time to rethink before finalizing a decision
• A period to prepare for separation
• A break from daily life

9. What does ‘intervene’ mean?

• To encourage people to marry
• To become involved in a situation to improve it
• To prevent people from divorcing
• To avoid conflicts

10. What is the main cause of divorce according to Joanna Gosling?

• Financial problems
• Lack of communication
• Cultural differences
• Age differences