[@more@] There were once three sons of a wealthy businessman. __46 _ they met, the two eldest, who were twins, __47 _ to quarrel about which of them should be his father’s heir. The youngest, who was not __48 _ ambitious, took no part in their argument. As soon as they left home, the father arranged for an adequate income to be provided for __49 _ of them, but insisted that apart from this they were to be financially self-supporting. The __50 _ twin, who had the advantage of good looks and a striking personality, decided that he would take up the stage __51 _ a carreer. He __52 _a small repertory company, acted in minor parts, was always unpunctual at rehearsals and was accordingly __53 _ with his fellow-actors. He earned little and so had to live mainly on his allowance. He occasionally thought of __54 _ his profession, but always put off __55 _ a decision, and he became increasingly bored and disillusioned.
46. A. whatever B. Whenever C. wherever D. however
47. A. are used B. used C. using D. are using
48. A. at least B. at most C. in the least D. in the most
49. A. every B. all C. each D. none
50. A. first B. older C. younger D. elder
51. A. is B. as C. be D. /
52. A. joineder B. attended C. went D. joined in
53. A. popular B. unpopular C. welcome D. unwelcome
54. A. living B. turning C. ending D. changing
55. A. making B. make C. decide D. deciding

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