单选题 A great celebration is going to be held (　　)the distinguished writer.

A、 in spite of
B、 in honor of
C、 in favor of
D、 in the name of

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】短语辨析。in honor of为了纪念…，如：The stadium was named in honor of the club’s first chairman.为了纪念俱乐部的首任主席，人们以他的名字命名这座体育馆。in spite of尽管…;in favor of赞成…;in the name of用…名义，代表…。