12.技术与进步： 142) Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 有些人认为汽车改进了生活，另外有些人认为汽车产生了严重的问题。你的观点如何？
143) Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 有些人认为计算机使生活更加容易方便，另外有些人认为计算机使生活更加复杂和紧张。你的观点如何？
144) Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 有些人认为互连网给人们提供另外很多有价值的信息，另外有些人认为太多的信息产生问题。你的观点如何？
145) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 电话和E-MAIL是人们之间的交流边的更加没有人情味，同意与否？
147) Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people’s lives： 1. automobiles 2. bicycles 3. airplanes. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 选择汽车，自行车，和飞机中的一种交通工具解释为什么你认为它改变了人们的生活。
148) Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 进步总是好的，同意与否？
149) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 有着技术的支持，现在学生更快，更多地获得信息。同意与否？
150) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion 技术使得这个世界更加适合居住，同意与否？
151) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion 现代技术正在产生世界统一文化，同意与否？
152) What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 过去100年内哪种发现对你们国家的人们好处最大？
153) The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer. What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer. 21世纪开始了，你认为新世纪会有什么变化？