Sometimes we have specific problems with our mother; sometimes, life with her can just be hard work. If there are difficulties i

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问题     Sometimes we have specific problems with our mother; sometimes, life with her can just be hard work. If there are difficulties in your (1)_____, it’s best to deal with them, (2)_____ remember that any (3)_____ should be done (4)_____ person or by letter. The telephone is not a good (5)_____ because it is too easy (6)_____ either side to (7)_____ the conversation.
    Explain to her (8)_____ you find difficult in your relationship and then (9)_____ some new arrangements that you think would establish a (10)_____ balance between you. Sometimes we hold (11)_____ from establishing such boundaries because we are afraid that doing (12)_____ implies we are (13)_____ her. We need to remember that being (14)_____ from our mother does not (15)_____ mean that we no longer love her. If the conflict is (16)_____ and you cannot find a way to (17)_____ it, you might decide to give up your relationship with your mother for a while. Some of my patients had (18)_____ "trial separations". The (19)_____ allowed things to simmer down, enabling (20)_____.


选项 A、reconciliation
B、rebellion
C、recreation
D、rehearse

答案A

解析 选项"reconciliation"在原文中与其前面的"enabling"结合在一起构成了一个完整的伴随状语,即"enabling reconciliation"(使双方重归于好)。英语中伴随状语的含义一般与原文中主句的含义相辅相成。由于本句主句的大意是:"中断往来可以平息事态",故伴随状语中应选用表达"使双方能重归于好"之意的选项"reconciliation"(和解)。考生在解题时要注意伴随状语等特殊的语言现象及其作用和功能。
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