第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分）
从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
11. We are living in ______ world of developing, ______ world where any problem
can be solved in a peaceful way.
A. the; a B. a; the C. the; the D. a; a
Discovered by the Portuguese in 1506 and _____ in 1810, the island belongs to the Great Britain and has a population of a few hundred.
| A．settling | B．settled | C．to settle | D．having settled |
Perhaps the best sign of _____ computer and internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself.
| A．how | B．what | C．why | D．that |
Until recently, land in large area of Stockholm belonged either to the crown or to the city; there was _____ thing as private ownership of land.
| A．no such a | B．no such | C．not such | D．not any |
Some people disagree with the idea _____ digital textbook will improve education quality while the traditional textbook is out of date.
| A．because | B．which | C．that | D．as |
Probably, no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United States _____ Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production.
| A．as did | B．as had | C．than did | D．than had |