1.(2013·北京高考)Hurry up! Mark and Carol ______ us.
A.expect B.are expecting
C.have expected D.will expect
解析:选B 考查时态。句意:快点!马克和卡罗尔正在等我们。依据逻辑推理可知,说话人之所以催促是因为马克和卡罗尔正在等待他们,所以用现在进行时。
2.(2013·陕西高考)On Monday mornings it usually ________ me an hour to drive to work although the actual distance is only 20 miles.
A.takes B.is taking
C.took D.will take
解析:选A 考查动词时态。句意:在星期一的早上,开车上班经常要花费我一个小时,虽然实际的距离仅仅20英里。根据句意可判断出,这里叙述的是一个经常性的情况,所以用一般现在时。
3.(2012·新课标全国卷)“Life is like walking in the snow”, Granny used to say, “because every step ______.”