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【单选题】Cold Snap Predicted
The citizens ofChicago are getting ready for a severe winter storm that (150) to hit the area overnight. The cold weather system, which has moved down fromCanada, will bring freezing temperatures, increased moisture, and high winds to the city and surrounding regions. Forecasters are predicting that the city may receive more than 50 cm of snow in the next 24 hours. (151) this prediction proves correct, it will be the heaviest snowfall in the city for more than 50 years.
The city’s emergency services are already on alert, and the fire department and city hospitals have called in extra staff. Residents are advised to stay indoors until the storm dies down, and to check on elderly or sick friends and relatives.By taking proper care of themselves and their loved ones, they may be able to (152) the demand for emergency services.
A．is expecting
B．is expected
C．will be expecting
D．will be expected

网考网参考答案：B
网考网解析：
[短语] be expected to do有望 [错误答案] be expected to do本身就表示将来时态，因此没有必要使用will。因此(D)是错误答案。 document.getElementById("warp").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("content").style.display="block"; 查看试题解析出处>>