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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Watson entered Mr. Smith’s office. The Boss was a 41 man. He fired people who didn’t do well without giving them a second 42 .
“Watson,” said Mr. Smith, “this past year your department hasn’t earned money. We’re going to 43 that department. It’s finished. I’ m sorry, 44 you’ll have to go.” “But, sir—if I just had a little more time. 45 ,I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”
“What’s that!” said the Boss. “Riverside! I didn’t know you had a boy there. That’s an
46 school for a man with your salary.”
“I know, sir. But he likes it there so much! He’s a star trackman (田径运动员) and the best
47 in the school. The boys call him Champ (冠军) there.”
The Boss sat perfectly still for a long time- a 48 look in his eyes. Then, suddenly, he said, “We have got to close your 49 , Watson. But you will 50 a new job in another department. It means longer hours-maybe more pay. Now get out. You’re here 51 life.”
