Due to the heavy damage the storm has caused in some rural areas, it is predicted that the cost of fruits and vegetables will be ______ this summer.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】 由于这次暴风雨在部分乡村地区造成的严重破坏，预计今年夏天水果和蔬菜的价格都会上涨。横线后没有动词出现，由横线前的“be”动词可以判断横线处应填入动词的现在分词或过去分词。