With this letter I want to give up on my kitchen duties,until there is clear evidence of mutual respect（互相尊重）within the home.

For years it has been thought that I will be the one to pick up the dropped socks,turn off lights,turn on the dishwasher.But I reached my breaking point this weekend.Everyone was happy when the dog found a piece of bone. He played with it,carried it around and dropped it.You all watched,took photos,had fun and then went away.I was left finishing the lunch tidy-up,my heart warmed by all your laughter.

Until I came across the piece of fruit in some dog hair in the middle of the carpet.You had all seen it and walked away.Did anyone really want to pick it up?I don't mind walking the dog and bathing the cat.We have chosen to look after them.I'm building a family,a home filled with love.

But look at you now! My husband,with your job growing,each step forward,you have more challenges to conquer（戰(zhàn)勝）.My children,wonderful teenagers and young adults growing into yourselves,you are living your free lives.I love you all more than anything else in this world.But something went wrong—I became static（靜止的）.I became less the heart of the family,more the caretaker.

We are a family,a unit that lives and loves in a mutually supportive way.I'm inviting you to step up and join in. My position is open for discussion but never again will I play the role of cook and bottle washer.I will continue to cook at times—I love to do so—but only when I have the time.I have a life to live as well.

Your loving wife and mother

1.When the writer heard other members' laughter,she felt .

A. angry B. unequal

C. sad D. warm

2.According to the writer,how will the problem mentioned in this letter be solved?

A. She won't do the cooking at all.

B. She will act as the leader of the family.

C. She will find someone to do the housework.

D. Everyone will take his share to take care of the family.

3.To whom did the writer write this letter?

A. Her mother. B. Caretakers.

C. Her husband and children. D. Housewives.

4.Why did the writer write this letter?

A. To ask for respect from the family.

B. To offer housewives some suggestions.

C. To call on readers to help her.

D. To express her love to the family.

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