—Some countries are taking action to occupy the islands of the South China Sea.
—Yes, but I think they be punished sooner or later.
A. could
B. can
C. may
D. shall
网友回答
A. could
B. can
C. may
(答案→)D. shall
解析:本题考查情态动词。句意:----一些国家正采取措施侵占中国南海的岛屿。----是的,但我认为他们迟早会受到惩罚。此处所填之词表示说话人的警告,故用shall。shall用于第二、第三人称,表示说话人给的命令、警告、允诺或威胁等。