Question

Oil prices have risen by 32 percent since the start of the year，________ a record US $57.65 a barrel on April 4.

A．have reached B．reaching

C．to reach D．to be reaching

 

Answer 1

B

【解析】从句意来分析， 主句部分表示油价上涨了百分之三十二，逗号后面的内容为油价上涨后的必然结果“达到……记录” 。