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) .
（3）（）
A.contradiction
B.estimation
C.confrontation
D.immersion
参考答案：C
解析：
[考点解析] 选项C“confrontation”(对抗，冲突)和其后面的部分构成主谓关系，即:“any confrontation should be done in person Or by letter”(任何对抗或冲突应该亲自面对面地或通过写信解决)。句中“confrontation”的含义相当于上句中的“difficulties in your relationship”，句中动词“done”的含义相当于上句中的“deal with”(解决，处理)。考生在解题时要注意上下句之间词语之间的关联。
