started the car, my mind goes blank.

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10．There is no sense in force yourself to get what you don't want.

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　　"Mom, you're always on the computer！" Laure complained.

　　"No, I'm not，" I __1__.

　　"Every day I come home from school you're working on the computer."

　　"Well, at least I'm here __2__ you！"

　　My daughter was right.Day after day, in my home office, I would stare into space as my __3__ typed out the thoughts of a speaker or research completed for an article.It seemed that my work as a writer and speaker __4__ my fingers to the keyboard and my mind to valuable ideas.What Laure did not __5__ 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 __6__ seat myself at my desk for a few __7__ moments of deep thought.Then she'd come from school.

　　I was __8__ of myself on being available to my children.After all, I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting.But Laure's observation __9__ my heart.In her eyes, I must have been a mom who was __10__ but unapproachable.I wouldn't make such an image (形象) before her.My relationship with my children is more __11__ than any other work.

　　"Laure，" I called, "come here a minute."

　　She wandered to my doorway.I had decided to have her __12__ me when I was too devoted to work.I wanted her to have the __13__ to let me know when she thought I was cold.

　　After I explained my __14__ and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister, I offered Laure the following __15__.

　　"Whenever you feel I'm ignoring you or you need my __16__， I want you to __17__ me，" I said."Just come up and give me a little hug.That'll be our signal that you __18__ me."

　　Years later we still have that __19__ sign.I've become much more sensitive to my daughters' comings and goings.__20__ she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason why I work at home.

1．A.thought B．refused C．defended D．agreed

2．A.for B．over C．against D．after

3．A.feet B．hands C．eyes D．ears

4．A.connected B．turned C．gave D．added

5．A.admit B．realize C．believe D．recognize

6．A.luckily B．gradually C．instantly D．finally

7．A.anxious B．precious C．busy D．rare

8．A.proud B．ashamed C．afraid D．scared

9．A.filled B．broke C．touched D．mended

10．A.suitable B．available C．acceptable D．reasonable

11．A.important B．funny C．obvious D．wonderful

12．A.warn B．persuade C．encourage D．remind

13．A.patience B．time C．power D．honor

14．A.pattern B．dream C．schedule D．choice

15．A.promise B．chance C．answer D．truth

16．A.help B．attention C．decision D．advice

17．A.hug B．shake C．kiss D．kick

18．A.miss B．hate C．need D．scold

19．A.unknown B．unexpected C．unfinished D．unspoken

20．A.And B．But C．Or D．Yet

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