Choose the closest paraphrased version after each of the following sentences or the italicized part. Blacken the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet.
By word of mouth during the holidays, by phrases in letters during term time, I was kept up to date with John's cleverness and progress.（ ）
A、
...I was provided with the most recent news of John's success
B、
…I was supposed to show interest in what John was doing
C、
…I was expected to keep pace with John's achievements
D、
...I was attracted by what was happening to John
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：
句子释义：关于约翰的聪敏和进步的最新情况总是及时通报给我，节日里是言传，平时通过书信。
A选项“我能及时地了解到约翰最近成功（进步）的情况”符合句意。