单项选择题

Apple computer introduced its pioneering, user-friendly Mackintosh computer in 1984. The "Mac" quickly became popular and appeared likely to (26) the field. But Apple officials were reluctant to (27) the Mac’s (28) system to other manufacturers and give up control of their project. Meanwhile, Microsoft developed the" Windows" system for rival IBM computers and (29) machines. Microsoft licensed its operating systems to whoever could pay the price, and its sales (30) . Later September Apple finally licensed the Mac technology. But by then, most computers were (31) to Windows and few customers signed (32) .
Our lives are a (33) of our decisions--whether in business or 15ersonal (34) . And in every decision, there comes a crucial point when you must make up your mind. Deciding too quickly can bring (35) consequences; (36) too long can mean missed opportunities. And everyday life and history are full of (37) that can help us realize this critical moment.
In July 1862, in the (38) of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln (39) his Cabinet members to the White House to (40) them of a decision he had made. The president read aloud to them the Emancipation Proclamation, (41) for freeing slaves in the Southern states at war with the Union. When he finished, the Cabinet members were silent. It was a (42) idea for the time and bound to (43) controversy even in the North.
Then Secretary of State, William Seward spoke up. The Confederates had recently routed the Union Army, and Lincoln’s proclamation might be interpreted as a (44) move. Wily not wait until the picture was brighter Lincoln welcomed his advice and delayed the proclamation until September, when the battle of Antietam had stopped a confederate advance. The decision was then (45) received by supporters of the Union.

44().

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