考研2016英语一Text 1的答案如下：
1. A. They were the first to apply the new technology.
2. B. They were the first to use the new technology.
3. C. They were the first to benefit from the new technology.
4. D. They were the first to recognize the new technology.
5. A. It was too expensive for them to afford.
6. B. It was too complicated for them to understand.
7. C. It was too new for them to embrace.
8. D. It was too risky for them to adopt.
9. A. They were not interested in the new technology.
10. B. They were skeptical about the new technology.
11. C. They were concerned about the new technology.
12. D. They were indifferent to the new technology.
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