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.
Intellectually, we must admit, he was not of much importance.（）
A、
His mental abilities were about or below average.
B、
His friends thought of him as a good-for-nothing.
C、
He was not much respected among intellectuals.
D、
He was not regarded as a well-informed person.
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：
句子释义：我们必须承认休吉智力平平。与A选项表述相符，选自第七课 The Model Millionaire(I)。
