I think the most important element of a story is the plot. To me the plot is what makes the story intriguing and fun to read. Without a plot I would personally find the story boring and wouldn’t want to read it.
The correct answer is present progressive.
It means that there is some progression, that something is going on at the moment when this sentence is taking place. So, they are currently climbing to the top of the Aztec temple.
Present emphatic would be 'they do climb,' basic present would be 'they climb,' and present perfect would be 'they have climbed.'
I would say your second option.
Answer:
she expects to struggle in most of her classes
I would say the answer would be D
