[填空题]Today, ________________________(随着生活节奏的加快) ,people usually do not have as much time to write letters as before.

[填空题]Today, ________________________(随着生活节奏的加快) ,people usually do not have as much time to write letters as before.

[简答题]Today, _________________________(随着生活节奏的加快) , people usually do not have as much time to write letters as before.

[简答题]1．随着生活节奏的加快，越来越多的现代人体会到了来自工作和生活的压力；
2．产生压力的原因；
3．我的看法。

[简答题]

1．随着生活节奏的加快，越来越多的现代人体会到了来自工作和生活的压力；
2．产生压力的原因；
3．我的看法。

[单项选择][听力原文] ？？随着生活节奏的加快、社会的浮躁和功利，人与人之间有着太多分不清的是非真伪，以至于我们对“朋友”的称谓产生了畏惧。那么，真正的朋友究竟是什么样的，人的一生到底需要什么样的朋友呢？ ？？其中一种是成就你的朋友。这种朋友会不断激励你，让你看到自己的优点。他们不一定是你的师长，但他们一定会在某些领域具有丰富的经验，能经常在事业、家庭、人际交往等各方面给你提供许多建议。人生中拥有这种朋友会成为你最大的心理支柱，也常常会成为你的“偶像”。 ？？还有一种重要的朋友是支持你的朋友。他们会一直维护你，并在别人面前称赞你。这类朋友可谓是“你帮我，我帮你”，相互打气，使得彼此成为对方成长的铺路石。在一个人的成长过程中，朋友的支持与鼓励是最珍贵的。当你遇到挫折时，这类朋友往往可以帮你分担一部分的心理压力，他们的信任也恰恰是你的“强心剂”。 ？？为什么有些人对朋友产生了畏惧？（）
A. 人们分不清社会的真伪 
B. 没有时间跟朋友面对面交流 
C. 朋友对自己要求太严格 
D. 亲人更重要

[多项选择]Some people think that young people today are not as hard-working, patient as their parents when they were young. Besides, young people now are quite materialistic. But some young people just do not agree to that and say that time has changed. The qualification for a good youth is different nowadays. What do you think are the qualifications for a good youth now Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay.
In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.

[简答题]Some young people today think nothing of combatant spirit. When facing difficulties, they will choose to yield or cower without making any effort.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

The Importance of Combatant Spirit

You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, support your point of view with appropriate reasons or details.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[单项选择]Why is corn feeding millions of people today
A. It can be cooked in many ways.
B. It is delicious but inexpensive.
C. It gives higher yields than other grain crops.
D. It grows easily in various conditions.

[单项选择]Most people today think of chocolate as something sweet to eat or drink that can be easily found in stores around the world. It might surprise you that chocolate was once highly treasured.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently released a study. It suggested that people in Central and South America first gathered the cacao plant much earlier and for a different use than experts once thought. ^① The researchers examined the chemistry of substances found in ancient clay containers that were over three thousand years old. They discovered that the substance came from an alcoholic drink made from the fruit of the cacao plant. The researchers believe it was the interest in cacao as an alcoholic drink that led to the use of its bitter seeds to make what is now known as chocolate. ^②
Historians believe the Maya people of Central America first learned to farm cacao plants around two thousand years ago. The Maya took the cacao trees from the rainfore
A. The Maya people.
B. The Aztecs.
C. The people in South America.
D. The Spanish.