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【题目】It is said that Columbus Day is Christopher Columbus who discovered the New World in the USA.

A. in honour of

B. for the honour of

C. in favour of

D. in place of

【答案】A

【解析】句意:据说美国的哥伦布日是为了纪念克里斯托弗·哥伦布,他发现了新大陆。in honour of意为为了纪念……”for the honour of为了……的荣誉in favour of"赞成,支持in place of代替

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