题目内容
Recently, my friend, who is a physician, told me she wasn’t doing a "good enough" job being a parent and was missing out on her children’s lives.
I’ve learned that other physicians also believe the ________ of their profession will somehow adversely(不利地)affect their children’s _________.
I tell my colleagues not to ________, and that one day their child will appreciate them for their life as a ________ child.
I can say this ________ my mother was a palliative-care physician. Being the daughter of a palliative care physician wasn’t ________: I came to understand mother’s absence, having to ________ her with others, and being ________ to human suffering and death were just ________ of my life. ________, being the child of a physician had a ________ effect on my life. I learned love was sacrifice and you would get love and appreciation in return. If I could have my ________ over again, I wouldn’t change much.
Sure, there were times when I wanted to ________ my mother’s pager(传呼机)out of the window, or ________ that she could have attended school events. But even as a child I knew what I was ________, and what she was sacrificing, were ________ worth it for the life that I got to lead. My mother’s work as a palliative-care physician provided me with experiences that enriched my life, teaching me ________ lessons, skills and the knowledge of kindness, sympathy and generosity.
So, to anyone who is concerned about ________ a career with raising children, I offer you my reassurance. While there will be tough times, one day your child will ________ you for the experiences and the life they’ve had as a result of your ________.
1.A. demands B. standards C. challenges D. opportunities
2.A. intelligence B. schooling C. future D. growth
3.A. quit B. mention C. worry D. hurry
4.A. doctor’s B. teacher’s C. mother’s D. colleague’s
5.A. though B. when C. if D. because
6.A. tough B. correct C. easy D. normal
7.A. assist B. share C. compare D. substitute
8.A. familiar B. related C. devoted D. exposed
9.A. motivation B. meaning C. part D. aim
10.A. However B. Besides C. Somehow D. Therefore
11.A. negative B. passive C. side D. positive
12.A. occupation B. childhood C. adult D. education
13.A. keep B. make C. throw D. take
14.A. wished B. hoped C. requested D. demanded
15.A. expecting B. imagining C. doing D. sacrificing
16.A. less than B. more than C. other than D. rather than
17.A. special B. unforgettable C. tough D. valuable
18.A. balancing B. combining C. offering D. swapping
19.A. prepare B. thank C. forgive D. praise
20.A. contribution B. devotion C. career D. care