题目：
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) .
（18）（）
A.successful
B.compulsory
C.miserable
D.stationary
答案：
参考答案：A
解析：
[考点解析] 选项A“successful”(成功的)在原文中是形容词作定语用来限制修饰其后面的名词“trial separation”(试着和母亲分手)。全文最后一句的内容暗示本题的正确选项应该是A“successful”(成功的)，因为最后一句的内容是:“这种分手可以平息事态，使双方能重归于好”。该句的内容暗示“试着和母亲分手”这种解决冲突的方法是“成功的” (successful)。考生在解题时应注意前后句子之间的语意关系。
