单选题 To help improve the image of the company, the secretary ______ to write a brief report whenever he receives a complaint from a customer.
  • (A) requires
  • (B) requiring
  • (C) is required
  • (D) required


【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[理由] 本句测试下列固定结构:
require sb to V 要求某人……
be required to V 被要求……
[例] They required John to write the letter.
(他们要求约翰写这封信。)
John was required to write the letter.
(约翰被要求写这封信。)
原句空格前有主语the secretary(秘书),得知空格应置入第三人称单数动词。选项中仅(A)及(C)为第三人称现在式单数动词,但(A)项之后应以人作宾语,再接不定式短语,此处用法不合,故知(C)应为正选。