问一下如果答案是“that of loss rises” 是对的还是错的?还是一定要写出“the rate of loss rises”吗?
64. Ms. Chambers is among the forecasters who predict that the rate of addition to arable lands will drop while those of loss rise. (A) those of loss rise (B) it rises for loss (C) those of losses rise (0) the rate of loss rises (E) there are rises for the rate of loss
Answer: D
The forecaster is making predictions about two different rates. 1he forecast changes in the rates can be compared using the construction the rate of x will drop while the rate ofy rises; x and y should be parallel.
A There is no referent for those. B It refers to the rate ofaddition, creating a nonsensical statement. C There is no referent for those. Of losses should be singular to parallel of addition. D Correct. This sentence uses a construction that clearly states the predicted changes in the rates; the rates are expressed in parallel ways. E There are rises for is wordy and unidiomatic.