【正文】 , ―No, it will make war impossible.‖ Gugliemo Mareconi, inventor of the radio, told the world in 1912. ―The ing of the wireless time will make war impossible, because it will make war ridiculous.‖ General James Harbord, chairman of the board of RCA in 1925, believed, ―Radio will serve to make the concept of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men a reality.‖ David Nye, a historian of technology, adds to the list of inventions imagined as abolishing war forever and leading to universal peace the hotair balloon, poison gas, land mines and laser guns. It is not that all these inventions are without benefits—even benefits toward democracy. Rather, it’s the case that each new technology creates more problems than it solves. ―Problems are the answers to solutions,‖ says Brian Arthur. Most of the new problems in the world are problems created by previous technology. These problems are nearly invisible to us. Every year million people die in automobile accidents. The technological transportation system kills more people than cancer. Global warming, environmental poisons, nuclear terrorism, and species loss, are only a few of the many other serious problems troubling people. If we embrace(擁抱 ) technology we need to face its costs. 32. What will new inventions do according to the first two paragraphs? A. They will increase wars. B. They will lead to peace. C. They will serve people. D. They will break conventions. 33. What does the author list so many inventions? A. To show people’s creativity. B. To appreciate their benefits. C. To contradict the original ideas. D. To prove grand promises. 35. What does the author hope to tell us about new technology through the text? A. It will experience many tests. B. It will bring about huge costs in the world. C. It provides answers to many problems. D. It presents more problems than it solves. 第二節(jié)（共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分） 根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。 10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the street. B. Over the phone. C. At the woman’s home. 11. When will the man leave for the airport? A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 2:30 pm. 12. What does the man want the driver to do? A. Drive fast. B. Arrive earlier. C. Carry his bag. 聽 第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 題。每段對話僅讀一遍。 ：用合乎要求的簽字筆直接答在答題卡上對應的答題區(qū)域內。全卷 滿分 150 分。 第一部分：聽 力（共兩節(jié)，滿分 30分） 做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題 ，每小題 5 秒鐘 ；聽完后，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時間。 A Four Wild Animal Species Were Endangered Maybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesn’t mean they’re doing alright in the wild. Tigers All six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South Chin tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(棲息地 ), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材） and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild. Ground squirrels That’s right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown , but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000. Giraffes The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa. Asian elephants The main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent. 21. What is the total population of tigers living in the wild? A. Around 3890. B. 50000. C. 124000. D. 413000. 22. Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals? A. Tigers. B. Giraffes. C. Ground squirrels. D. Asian elephants. 23. What is the mon threat to the four wild animals? A. Illegal hunting. B. Disturbed habitat. C. Developing tourism. D. Unnecessary construction. 24. Which word can best describe the present situation for protecti