Question

---- Have you heard of Steven Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple?
---- Yes, but it’s a pity that he has _____ for a half year..

A．died

B．been dying

C．been dead

D．death

Answer 1

C

考查时态。短暂性动词不能与段时间连用，die要换成be dead，故放在现在完成时中用has been dead.故选C。