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Crime is increasing worldwide. There is every reason to believe the trend will continue through the next few decades. Crime rates have always been high in multicultural industrialized societies such as the United States. But a new phenomenon has appeared on the world scene, rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few offenses. Street crimes such as robbery, rape, murder and auto theft are clearly rising, particularly in eastern European countries such as Hungary and in western European nations such as the United Kingdom. What is driving this crime explosion? There are no simple answers. Still, there're certain conditions associated with rising crime. Increasing heterogeneity of populations, greater cultural pluralism, higher immigration, democratization of governments, changing national borders, greater economic growth, and the lack of accepted social ideas of right and wrong. These conditions are increasing observable around the world. For instance, cultures that were previously isolated and homogeneous such as Japan, Denmark, and Greece are now facing the sort of cultural variety that has been common in America for most of its history. Multiculturalism can be a rewarding, enriching experience, but it can also lead to a clash of values. Heterogeneity in societies will be the rule in the 21st century, and failure to recognize and plan for such diversity can lead to serious crime problems.
Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A
47. F/ desire
48. K/ naturally
49. H/ escape
50. G/ diversity
51. N/ respect
52. I/ establishing
53. B/ characters
54. A/ abundant
55. O/ widen
56. M/ properly
57 A they are more likely to survive serious diseases today.
58 B men don't seek medical care as often as women,
59 A it could happen to me, too
60 D unwillingness to find out about one's decease because of fear.
61 B they will save money in the long run.
62 B customer would rather relate their unhappy experiences to people around them.
63 C most stores provide the same kind of service.
64 B won't have to trouble parking their cars.
65 A manners of the salespeople
66 C voice their dissatisfaction to store managers directly.
