There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman.( 1 )they met,the two eldest,who were twins,(2 ) to quarrel about which of them should be his father’s heir (繼承人).The youngest,who was not 3 ambitious,took no part in their argument.As soon as they left home,the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for 4 of them,but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting.The 5 twin,who had the advantage of good looks and a striking personality,decided that he would take up the stage 6 a career.He 7 a small repertory company,acted in minor parts,was always unpunctual at rehearsals and was accordingly 8 with his fellow-actors.He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance.He occasionally thought of( 9) his profession,but always put off 10 a decision,and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned.
1.A.whatever B.whenever C.wherever D.however
2.A.are used B.used C.using D.are using
3.A.at least B.at most C.in the least D.in the most
4.A.every B.all C.each D.none
5.A.first B.older C.younger D.elder
6.A.is B.as C.be D./
7.A.joined B.attended C.went D.joined in
8.A.popular B.unpopular C.welcome D.unwelcome
9.A.living B.turning C.ending D.changing
10.A.making B.make C.decide D.deciding