From the moment someone is born, they are influenced by their surroundings. Perhaps the most substantial of these influences are the people they come into contact with:teachers, friends, co-workers and most importantly, family. My mother drew me to the medical field and my love and fascination of childbirth has led me to focus on becoming a labor and delivery nurse.

When I was four, my mom became a licensed practical nurse. I remember attending her graduation and knew that she gave people medicine and helped them. My mom inspired my father to also become a nurse, and shortly after her graduation he started his studies. I could never imagine at that age that I would follow in their footsteps in my adult years.

After my dad graduated, both of my parents worked in a children’s nursing home in Wabash. They worked doubles every weekend so my brother and I would usually stay with our grandparents. Sometimes my mom would let me stay home and ride to work with her. I would go in for shift change and ride back home with my dad. It was during this time that I met and helped many of the patients. My parents taught me what the different machines and devices were used for.

After several years, both of my parents switched from working in a facility to home health care. This meant they would go to a client’s house to care for them. Often times the kids would come to our house and stay for the weekend. This allowed me to observe and sometimes help with the everyday medical needs of the kids. In doing this, I learned a lot about life and the struggles these families faced in caring for a special needs child. Being enveloped in the treatment and care of the patients gave me the knowledge needed in the care of my own children when they became born.

【小题1】Who does the author think have the greatest effect on one person?

A．His teachers.	B．His friends.
C．His family.	D．His co-workers.

【小题2】What makes the author’s father choose his present profession?

A．Mother’s encouragement.	B．Good salary.
C．Stable occupation.	D．Father’s hobby.

【小题3】Why did the author often stay with her grandparents every weekend?

A．She could look after them.	B．Her parents were too busy.
C．She wanted to learn more from them.	D．Her brother used to quarrel with her.

【小题4】Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Brave.	B．Self-centered.
C．Ambitious.	D．Kind-hearted.