单选题 He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in ______for the shootings last week.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[解析] in revenge for(为……而报复)符合题意。in reserve for(储存，留以备用)、in reverse[(顺序)相反]、remedial(治疗的，补救的)都与题意不符。本题空格处是说为报复上周的枪击。因此A选项为正确答案。