Much to his joy the old man may be able to get a hardship from the government which cov

问题补充：

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

答案：

A. insurance

(答案→)B. allowance

C. competence

D. circumstance

解析：考查名词：A. insurance保险B. allowance津贴，补助C. competence能力，D. circumstance条件，句意：使他高兴的是，老人可以从政府那里领到低保，这够他的开销了。选B。