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) .
7（）
A.formulate
B.commence
C.perceive
D.terminate
参考答案：D
解析：
[考点解析] 选项D“terminate”(中止，结束)与其前后的成分结合起来构成一个完整的原因状语从句，即:“because it is too easy for either side to terminate the conversation”(因为双方都极易中止谈话)。该原因状语从句用来限制修饰其前面的主语(The telephone is not a good medium电话不是一种稳妥的方式)。“电话不是一种稳妥的方式”暗示“双方可能会中止对话”。故选项D“terminate”(中止)是本题的最佳选项。考生在解题时应注意句子内部各语言成分之间的语意关系。
