essence of a harmonious society is affluence, the development of a country should go from being moderately well-off into being well-off and affluent; from having big gaps in income to narrowing gaps; from dealing with poverty to eliminating poverty. In a harmonious society people at all levels respect each other. Labour, knowledge, technology and capital are all factors of wealth creation, which can make profits and should be respected so long as they have made contributions to society. A harmonious society should see honest, friendly and harmonious relationships and just, fair and open competition between social members, regions and departments. In such a society, competition will optimize the distribution of resources, foster technological progress, develop social productivity and raise overall national strength. A harmonious society advocates an overall, co-ordinated and sustainable development concept, making the interests of different sectors balanced. So long as we follow this scientific development concept, we can get rid of social unrest and the destruction of natural resources that generally occurs in developing nations. During this period, we should pay attention to the relationship between humanity and nature, properly protect natural resources, reduce pollution and make efforts to raise the quality of the environment in order to realize sustainable development. A harmonious society should also see great improvements in morals and education. The strategy of invigorating the nation by education should be followed and elementary education and higher education universalized. Various academic theories should flourish. China has attached much importance to education, particularly compulsory education. The central government has planned fee exemptions and subsidies for students in 592 poor counties included in the national poverty-relief programme by 2007. Some experts want to extend the policy to poor families both in urban and rural areas. In addition, a harmonious society is also manifested by the gradual improvement of the legal system and standardized social management. A harmonious society is a society with the rule of law, where there is ordered market competition, strict market management and standard market behaviour. We have much work to do in these areas.

(1)This passage is to_______.

A. inform

B. narrate

C. argue

D. describe

(2)The passage mainly deals with_______.

A. how to turn a society into a harmonious one

B. how enjoyable to live in a harmonious society

C. how much work we have to do to make our society harmonious

D. what a harmonious society is like

(3)We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. in a harmonious society, income gaps possibly will be bigger

B. there is still poverty in a harmonious society

C. most important of all, a harmonious society is characterized by prosperity

D. people's living standards will remain the same as economy develops

(4)Which of the following is true according to the passage？

A. Only labor and capital make profits in a harmonious society.

B. Knowledge and technology can also make contribution to society.

C. Knowledge and technology should be respected more in a harmonious society.

D. Labor, knowledge, technology and capital are not all important in wealth creation.

(5)What can people enjoy in a harmonious society except _______.

A. good interpersonal relationships

B. fierce competition

C. scientific, sustainable development and better environment

D. progress in morals, education, the legal system and standardized social management