Section A
War has escaped the battlefield and now can, with modem guidance systems on missiles, touch virtually every square yard of the earth's surface. War has also lost most of its utility in achieving the traditional goals of conflict. (91) Control of territory carries with it the obligation to provide subject peoples certain administrative, health, education, and other social services; such obligations far exceed the benefits of control. If the ruled population is racially different from the rulers, tensions and constant unrest often exist which further reduce the benefits and increase the costs of domination. (92) Large populations no longer necessarily enhance state power and, in the absence of high levels of economic development, can impose severe burdens on food supply, jobs, and the broad range of services expected of modem governments. The noneconomic security reasons for the control of territory have been progressively weakened by the advances of modem technology. (93) The benefits of forcing another nation to surrender its wealth are vastly exceeded by the benefits of persuading that nation to produce and exchange goods and services. In brief, imperialism no longer pays.
(94) Making war has been one of the most persistent of human activities in the 80 centuries since men and women settled in cities and thereby became "civilized", but the modernization of the past 80 years has fundamentally changed the role and function of war. In premodernized societies, successful warfare brought significant material rewards, the most obvious of which was the stored wealth of the defeated. Equally important was human labor--control over people as salves or soldiers for the victor's army, and there was the productive capacity---agricultural lands and mines. Successful warfare also produced spiritual benefits. The removal or destruction of a threat brought a sense of security, and power gained over others created pride and national self-esteem.
(95) War was accepted in the premodernized society as a part of the human condition, a mechanism of change, and an unavoidable, even noble, aspect of life. The excitement and drama of war made it a vital part of literature and legends.
(81)
第2题
第3题
A.He broke his leg
B.He has caught a cold
C.He has a stomach ache
D.He has a toothache
第4题
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.
(12)
A.She has to go to the cinema.
B.She has to go to America.
C.She has to go to the library.
D.She has to buy a history book.
第5题
The German section of PETA has ______ members.
A.10,500
B.15,000
C.75,000
D.Not known how many
第6题
A.fraction
B.section
C.portion
D.trifle
第7题
A、C2H2 has a higher thermal conductivity.
B、C2H2 has a lower thermal conductivity.
C、N2 has a larger viscosity.
D、C2H2 has a higher diffusion coefficient.
第8题
Section B
Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.
(6)
A.Jack can't answer the call.
B.The man has misdialed.
C.The woman doesn't like Jack.
D.Jack has got the wrong number.
第9题
Section A
Directions: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A , B, C, and D.
Mary says this is the ______ decision she has ever made in her career life.
A.bad
B.badly
C.worse
D.worst
第10题
Section B Dialogue Comprehension
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman. At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the four choices given and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
Man: David really has an eye for beauty.
Woman: You can say that again.
Question: What does the woman mean?
A.David has good eyesight.
B.She agrees with the man.
C.The man should praise David more.
D.The man has said too much about David.
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