单选题 The manager spoke highly of such ______ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees.

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 四个选项的意思分别为:A.“美德”;B。“特点”;C.“性能,特征,财产”; D.“(性格)特征,特点”。句中的loyalty(忠诚),courage(勇气)和truthfulness(诚实)暗示了对A项的选择。