Question

【题目】Floods in the upper reach of the River Nile ________the rich soil in this area.

A. brought up B. accounted for

C. consisted of D. set out

Answer 1

【答案】B

【解析】句意“尼罗河上游的洪水给这个地区肥沃的土壤作了解释”。A项意为“抚养，养育”；B项意为“说明，解释”；C项意为“由……组成”；D项意为“出发，开始”。根据句意应选B。故选B。