第一节　完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分,满分30分)

　　阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

　　(重庆酉阳二中2015~2016高二)

　　An old man wanted to retire because of his poor health. The 　1　 was in deciding which son would take his place. As his children gathered to 　2　 his birthday,the father announced his 　3　. The old man took out two boxes and said to his two sons. "Each of you takes one. I want each of you to 　　 it with what you believe to be the most 　5　 thing for our successful business. 　6　 your choices,I will decide who will take 　7　 the business," the father said. The next days the families and employees could sense the spirit of　8　 between the boys.

　　It was January 1st and the family 　9　 to celebrate again. "Please 　10　 with me what's in your box!" the father said. The first son said,"It's outside on the back of a truck. The box you gave me was much too 　11　. " Father walked to the window and from that distance could see all. With a deep tone of 　12　,he asked the other son,"What do you have to give?"The son 　13　 his father the box. The old man looked inside and with great 　14　 looked up at his son. "It's 　15　!" the father said. "Are you telling me that you have found nothing of value in our business?""On the contrary," he said,"I could not place 　16　 I found most valuable in a box. How does one measure the value of quality and honesty?What size of box would 　17　 the loyalty(忠诚)of our employees and customers?How big of a room would I need for our workers who have 　18　 from our generous pay and health plan?Finally,father,the most valuable possessions(财富)I 　19　 hold are the love of you and mother. "

　　It was 　20　 what decision was made that day. There will come a time when each of us will be asked by our father to share what we value most. I hope your box is empty.

1. A. praise B. challenge

C. suggestion D. advice

答案:B

解析:根据前一句可知老人身体不好要退休了,以及下文可知他要找一个儿子来继承他的位置,可知他当时遇到了选择方面的挑战(challenge),故选B项。