单选题 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】横线后没有动词出现，由横线前面的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。主语the cost of fruits and vegetables和动词increase之间是主动关系，因此只有(D)increasing符合要求。