3 , There’s another sort of parent that s a bit easier to 4 : a patient parent. Children of every age benefit from patient parenting. Still, 5 every parent would like to be patient, this is no easy 6. Sometimes parents get exhausted and frustrated and are unable to maintain a 7 and composed style with their kids. I understand this.

　　You’re only human, and sometimes your kids can 8 you just a little too far. And then the 9 happens: You lose your patience and either scream at your kids or say something that was a bit too 10 and does nobody any good. You wish that you could 11 the clock and start over, We’ve all been there:

　　12, even though it’s common, it’s important to keep in mind that in a single moment of fatigue. you can say something to your child that you may 13 for a long time. This may not only do damage t0 your relationship with. your child but also 14 your child’s self-esteem.

　　If you consistently lose your 15 with your kids. then you are inadvertently modeling a lack of emotional control for your kids. We are all becoming increasingly aware of the 16 of modeling tolerance and patience for the younger generation. This is a skill that will help them all throughout life. In fact, the ability to emotionally regulate or maintain emotional control when 17 by stress is one of the most important of all life’s skills

　　Certainly, it’s incredibly 18 to maintain patience at all times with your children. A more practical goal is to try, to the best of your ability, to be as tolerant and composed as you can when faced with 19 situations involving your children. I can promise you this: As a result of working toward this goal. you and your children will benefit and 20 from stressful moments feeling better physically and emotionally.

　　1. [A] tedious [B] pleasant [C] instructive [D] tricky

　　2. [A] in addition [B] for example [C] at once [D] by accident

　　3. [A] fortunately [B] occasionally [C] accordingly [D] eventually

　　4. [A] amuse [B] assist [C] describe [D] train

　　5. [A] while [B] because [C] unless [D] once

　　6. [A] answer [B] task [C] choice [D] access

　　7. [A] tolerant [B] formal [C] rigid [D] critical

　　8. [A] move [B] drag [C] push [D] send

　　9. [A] mysterious [B] illogical [C] suspicious [D] inevitable

　　10. [A] boring [B] naive [C] harsh [D] vague

　　11. [A] turn back [B] take apart [C] set aside [D] cover up

　　12. [A] overall [B] instead [C] however [D] otherwise

　　13. [A] like [B] miss [C] believe [D] regret

　　14. [A] raise [B] affect [C] justify [D] reflect