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For many foreigners who have visited or worked in China, one of their strong impressions is that the country is very safe. Here, you can go out alone late at night to eat at a food stand without feeling nervous. You can also let your younger children ride public transport all by themselves without worrying about their safety.
This year, 2018, marks a special anniversary of the launching of the reform and openingup policy, which took place two score years ago in China. Over the past few decades, the country has achieved fast economic growth, while social peace and stability have been maintained (维护) to the fullest extent at the lowest cost. Of course, there are still unsolved problems. However, from the overall aspect, Chinese society remains harmonious and safe. In my eyes, this should be attributed (归于) largely to the cultural, economic and political environment of the country.
A society can be stable and orderly only when its people can lead a prosperous (繁荣的) life. After the introduction of the reform and openingup policy, China achieved fast economic growth and significant scientific and technological progress. In the meantime, the Chinese government has taken various measures such as those to fight corruption, reduce poverty and promote the rule of law, in order to uphold social equity. Thanks to these efforts, the potential factors that might cause social problems have been greatly reduced.
Apart from government departments including the police and judicial (司法的) departments, the general public also contributes much to social governance. The development of information technology has created new ways of linking the police and the public. By jointly fighting crimes in such ways, the public and the police have developed an everincreasing level of mutual trust and positive interaction.
The safety and stability in China did not come easily. Rather, it should be attributed to the efforts made by 1.3 billion people. For both Chinese and foreigners living in the country, the sense of safety and security is very precious.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。实行改革开放政策以来，中国经济飞速发展，社会安定，人民安居乐业。本文介绍了中国社会处于稳定状态的几个因素。
1．The main idea of the passage is that ________ .
A．China has achieved fast economic growth and people are becoming rich
B．the Chinese government has taken various measures to settle social problems
C．the police and judicial departments work more effectively to maintain social stability
D．various factors contribute to the stability and safety of present China
解析：选D 主旨大意题。本文第一、二段引出中国社会稳定和安全这一话题，接下来作者解释了其原因，故答案为D项。
2．When was the reform and openingup policy launched in China?
A．In 1968. B．In 1978.
C．In 1988. D．In 2008.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“This year, 2018, marks a special anniversary of the launching of the reform and openingup policy, which took place two score years ago in China.”可知答案为B项。
3．Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A．Most foreigners lack a sense of safety when staying in China.
B．Government departments play an important role in keeping social peace and stability.
C．People’s prosperous life in a country can lead to a stable and orderly society.
D．Four basic reasons are listed throughout the passage for China’s stability and safety.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“只有当人们过上富裕的生活时，社会才会稳定、有序。”可知答案为C项。
4．What is the tone of the text?
A．Negative. B．Positive.
C．Humorous. D．Doubtful.
解析：选B 观点态度题。通过阅读本文可推知，本文作者对中国的发展现状持积极乐观的(positive)态度，故答案为B项。
