完形填空 （每小题2分，共20分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 A king was old and he knew it was time to choose a new king. He told all the young people in the country, “I’ll give of you a seed (种子). Plant it and bring it back one year later. Show me the plant that you bring I’ll choose a new king from you.” A boy Ling got a seed, too. He planted it. But the seed doesn’t grow at all. A year later, Ling had to take his box to the palace. Others all brought beautiful plants there and Ling felt . The king the palace and looked around. When he found there wasin Ling’s box, the king smiled and said to the others, “One year ago, I gave everyone a seed which couldn’t grow. But all of you, Ling, have bought me plants and flowers. Ling was the only one with the honesty (诚实) and to bring such a box. So he will be the new king! ”