题目内容：

完形填空

阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

“Mum, you’re always on the computer!” Laure complained.

“No, I’m not.” I _________.

“Every day I come home from school you’re working on the computer.”

“Well, at least I’m here _________you!”

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

I was _________ of myself on being available to my children. After all, I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting. But Laure’s observation _________ my heart. In her eyes, I must have been a mom who was_________ but unapproachable. I wouldn’t make such an image(形象) before her. My relationship with my children is more _________ 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 _________to let me know when she thought I was cold.

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

“Whenever you feel I’m ignoring you or you need my _________. I want you to _________me.” I said, “just come up and give me a little hug, that’ll be our signal that you_________ me.”

Years later we still have that _________ sign. I’ve become much more sensitive to my daughters’ comings and goings. _________ she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason 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