单选题 The river {{U}}widens{{/U}} considerably as it begins to turn west.
  • A. twists
  • B. stretches
  • C. broadens
  • D. bends
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 画线词的原形widen为动词,意为“变宽”。A项的原形twist意为“扭曲,蜿蜒”;例:The mountain ridges in this area twist and twine, stretching endlessly. 这个山区的山脉蜿蜒曲折,连绵不绝。B项的原形stretch意为“伸展,延伸”;例:In the morning you can enjoy a breath of fresh air, stretch waist. 在晨曦中你可以尽情呼吸新鲜的空气,伸展腰身。C项的原形broaden意为“扩大,变宽”;例:The trails broadened into roads. 小径变宽,成了大路。 D项的原形bend意为“弯曲,屈服”;例:The stick does not bend. 这根棍子不弯曲。故本题选C。