问题
选择题
As the night is falling, a long queue stood at the bus stop, nervously expecting _______ .
A.to pick up
B.picking up
C.to be picked up
D.being picked up
答案
答案:C
考察expect的用法。Expect to do sth .此处expect的逻辑主语是a long queue 一长队的人, 与pick up 之间是被动关系,所以选择C
句意为,当夜幕降临的时候,一长队的人站在车站里,焦急地等待被车接走。