Question

The recent financial crisis _______ into consideration, the Japanese boss ______ back on the number of workers working for him.

A．taken; cut

B．was taken; cut

C．taking; cuts

D．to take; cutting

Answer 1

A

试题分析：句意:考虑到最近的经济危机，日本老板缩减他员工的人数。整个句子没有连词，第二空是谓语动词，这里是过去式。The recent financial crisis与take之间是被动关系，故用过去分词，故选A。
点评：本题难度适中。对动词的考查是高考必考的内容，需要掌握它们的词义、用法、时态及语态等，对它们的考查在单选、完形及短文改错中经常出现，足以引起考生的重视。
即学即练：His leg had to_______ above the knee.
A. taken    B. was taken off  C. be taken off   D. to take
解析：C。句意:他的一条腿从膝盖以上截去了。