单选题 _____________ in his life, he became the proud owner of a bed which had springs and a mattress.

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】有生以来第一次有了一张带垫子的弹簧床,他为此很得意。for the first time意为“第一次”;from time to time“有时,偶尔,时常”;for the time being“目前,暂时”;all the time“始终,一直”。