—I do believe the scientific explanation

问题选择题

—I do believe the scientific explanation that when a tomb is opened, the fresh air disturbs the viruses inside it. What about you?

—So do I. If _______ in, the disturbed viruses may cause illness or even death.

A．breathing

B．breathed

C．being breathed

D．to breathe

答案

答案：B

考查条件状语从句的省略。当状语从句的主语和主句主语一致，并含有be动词时，从句的主语和be动词可以省略。If _______ in, the disturbed viruses may cause illness or even death.补充完整应是：if the disturbed viruses are breathed in, the disturbed viruses may cause illness or even death.所以选B。