单选题   The school master applauded the girl's bravery in his opening speech.
 
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】 applaud为……鼓掌,称赞;praise表扬;appraise评价;cheer欢呼;clap鼓掌。clap也做“鼓掌”讲,但后面要跟介词for表示“为……鼓掌”。