【题目】It is said that Columbus Day is __________ the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World in the USA.
A.in honour of
B.for the honour of
C.in favour of
D.in place of

【答案】A
【解析】根据句意：据说美国的哥伦布日是纪念克里斯托弗·哥伦布发现新大陆的日子。in honour of纪念……。for the honour of为了……的荣誉；in favour of赞成，支持；in place of代替。