Question

【题目】Chinese kites in ancient times ________ in the shape of birds.

A. design B. had designed

C. were designed D. have been designed

Answer 1

【答案】C

【解析】考查时态和语态。句意：在古代中国的风筝被设计成鸟的形状。根据in ancient times可知，句子用一般过去时态，根据动词与主语是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态，故选C。