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There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman. 16 they met, the two eldest, who were twins, 17 to quarrel about which of them should be his father.s heir (继承人) . The youngest, who was not 18 ambitious (野心勃勃的), took no part in their argument. As soon as they left home, the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for 19 of them, but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting. The 20 twin, who had the advantage of good looks and a striking personality, decided that he would take up the stage 21 a career. He 22 a small repertory company, acted in minor parts, was always unpunctual (不准时) at rehearsals and was accordingly 23 with his fellow-actors. He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance. He occasionally thought of 24 his profession, but always put off 25 a decision, and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned.
16. A. whatever B. whenever C. wherever D. however
17. A. are used B. used C. using D. are using
18. A. at least B. at most C. in the least D. in the most
19. A. every B. all C. each D. none
20. A. first B. older C. younger D. elder
21. A. is B. as C. be D. /
22. A. joined B. attended C. went D. joined in
23. A. popular B. unpopular C. welcome D. unwelcome
24. A. living B. turning C. ending D. changing
25. A. making B. make C. decide D. deciding

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出自：西安交通大学--英语（一）学习指南

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