Question

People learn English because it ________ widely ________ in the world.

1. A.
   is; used
2. B.
   is; using
3. C.
   does; use
4. D.
   was; used

Answer 1

A
考查被动语态。句意为：----人们学习英语因为在世界上它被广泛应用。被动语态由be+done构成，故排除B、C；英语现在正在被使用，故排除D项。选A。