Sometimes we have specific problems with o

问题单项选择题

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) .

20（）

A.reconciliation

B.rebellion

C.recreation

D.rehearse

答案

参考答案：A

解析：

[考点解析］选项A“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A“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。