953.It is reported that many a new house _____ at present in the disaster area.
A.are being built
B.were being built
C.was being built
D.is being built
954.The church tower which ______ will be open to toruists soon.The work is almost finished.
A.has restored
B.has been restored
C.is restoring
D.is being restored
953.答案是D;
由at present得知此动作正在进行,主语与所填词是被动关系;many a+名词单数作主语时,谓语用单数形式。
954.答案是D;
由下文得知工程尚未完成,正在修复中,故选D。