[单项选择]People like to think that life was better in the past. The air was cleaner, the water was clearer, people 1 friendlier, life was safer and, certainly, it was 2 But were the good old days 3 so good Probably 3 Many of today"s problems existed(存在) in the past, 5 some problems in the past do not exist today. For example, many diseases(疾病) are 6 control now. It is safe to say that life has always had its problems. 7 existed in the past, they exist in the present and, certainly, they 8 exist in the future. But just remember: in the future, we can 9 at today"s life and talk 10 the good old days!
A. look back
B. look out
C. look up

[单项选择]People like to think that life was better in the past. The air was cleaner, the water was clearer, people 1 friendlier, life was safer and, certainly, it was 2 But were the good old days 3 so good Probably 3 Many of today"s problems existed(存在) in the past, 5 some problems in the past do not exist today. For example, many diseases(疾病) are 6 control now. It is safe to say that life has always had its problems. 7 existed in the past, they exist in the present and, certainly, they 8 exist in the future. But just remember: in the future, we can 9 at today"s life and talk 10 the good old days!
A. was
B. were
C. are

[单项选择]Many people (live) in Tokyo think (life) in a large city (offers) special (advantages).（　）
A. live
B. life
C. offers
D. advantages

[单项选择]What did people once think about lightning
A. It was a natural phenomenon.
B. It was a weapon.
C. It came from God.

[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]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 rain
A. The Maya people.
B. The Aztecs.
C. The people in South America.
D. The Spanish.