{{B}}Breaking the News about Your
Diagnosis{{/B}}
1 When I was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly a year
ago, I found myself at a loss for words at first. Over time, however, I
developed some pointers (点子), which I hope will help others.
2 During
the first few weeks of emotional "aftershocks" (余悸) from the diagnosis, I found
myself unable to utter the word "cancer". Still, I wanted to share the news with
my relatives and friends who already knew that I’d had a biopsy (活检) and were
anxiously awaiting my telephone call. I did the best I could, which is all
anyone can do in this situation. When I called them, I said, "What we feared has
happened." They immediately knew what I meant.
3 Nearly a year after my
diagnosis, I find myself more comfortable telling people "1 was diagnosed with
cancer" instead of saying "
[单项选择]Everybody was {{U}}glad{{/U}} to see Mary back.
A. sorry
B. sad
C. angry
D. happy
[单项选择]What is your {{U}}goal{{/U}} in life
A. plan
B. aim
C. arrangement
D. idea