By word of mouth during the holidays, by phrases in letters during term time, I was kept up to date with John fs cleverness and progress.
A、…I tried my best to improve myself and to be as good as John.
B、..I always reminded myself of John’s intelligence and ability.
C、…I was encouraged to catch up with John in school work.
D、..I was kept well informed of John's achievements.
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：原句的意思是“通过假期间的交谈、学期中的通信，我时刻了解着约翰的聪慧和进步。”所以I was kept up to date with John fs cleverness and progress.可以换一种表达方法：I was kept well informed of John's achievements.（我一直对约翰的成就了然于胸）。因此我们选择D.
