Ⅱ. 单项填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
21. Washington, a state in the United States, was named ______ one of the greatest American presidents.
A. in honour of B. instead of
C. in favour of D. by means of
【解析】选A。in honour of “为了纪念……; 为了向……表示敬意”; instead of “代替”; in favour of “支持……”; by means of “通过……方式”。根据句意, 应选A。