“Mum, you’re always on the computer!” Laure complained. “No, I’m not.” I 41. “Every day I come home from school you’re working on the computer.” “Well, at least I’m here 42you!” My daughter was right. Day after day, in my home office, I would stare into space as my 43 typed out the thoughts of a speaker or research completed for an article. It seemed that my work as a writer and speaker 44 my fingers to the keyboard any my mind to valuable ideas. What Laure did not 45 was that during her day away, I’d also be doing a lot of housework. It was only around three in the afternoon that I’d 46 seat myself at my desk for a few 47 moments of deep thought. Then she’d come in from school. I was 48 of myself on being available to my children. After all, I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting. But Laure’s observation 49 my heart. In her eyes, I must have been a mom who was 50 but unapproachable. I wouldn’t make such an image(形象) before her. My relationship with my children is more 51 than any other work. “Laure,” I called, “come here a minute.” She wandered to my doorway. I had decided to have her 52 me when I was too devoted to work. I wanted her to have the 53 to let me know when she thought I was cold. After I explained my 54 and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister. I offered Laure the following 55. “Whenever you feel I’m ignoring you or you need my 56. I want you to 57 me.” I said, “just come up and give me a little hug, that’ll be our signal that you 58 me.” Years later we still have that 59 sign. I’ve become much more sensitive to my daughters’ comings and goings. 60 she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason I work at home. 41. A. thought B. refused C. defended D. agreed 42. A. for B. over C. against D. after 43. A. feet B. hands C. eyes D. ears 44. A. connected B. turned C. gave D. added 45. A. admit B. realize C. believe D. recognize 46. A. luckily B. gradually C. instantly D. finally 47. A. anxious B. precious C. busy D. rare 48. A. proud B. ashamed C. afraid D. scared 49. A. filled B. broke C. touched D. mended 50. A. suitable B. available C. acceptable D. reasonable 51. A. important B. funny C. obvious D. wonderful 52. A. warn B. persuade C. encourage D. remind 53. A. patience B. time C. power D. honor 54. A. pattern B. dream C. schedule D. choice 55. A. promise B. chance C. answer D. truth 56. A. help B. attention C. decision D. advice 57. A. hug B. shake C. kiss D. kick 58. A. miss B. hate C. need D. scold 59. A. unknown B. unexpected C. unfinished D. unspoken 60. A. And B. But C. Or D. Yet
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