Much to his joy, the old man may be able to get a hardship _____ from the government,   which covers his expense.

A．insurance

B．allowance

C．competence

D．circumstance

　　罗曼·罗兰的《名人传》所写的贝多芬、米开朗琪罗、托尔斯泰三位伟人，都是                 造就的伟人，作品赞美了他们的高尚品格和                    的精神。