问题
选择题
---- Have you heard of Steven Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple?
---- Yes, but it’s a pity that he has _____ for a half year..
A．died
B．been dying
C．been dead
D．death
答案
答案：C
考查时态。短暂性动词不能与段时间连用，die要换成be dead，故放在现在完成时中用has been dead.故选C。