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　　How is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Urbanism__1__, political instability, crime and aggressive behavior. Rapid population growth in urban areas__2__.

　　In the United States, the breaking of __3__is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. The__4__ and children are rarely seen in the inner cities any more. There is __5__, and declining social family significance as America has transferred industrial, educational and recreational activities to __6__outside the home. It is depriving families of their most characteristic, __7__.

　　The variations of people give rise to__8__by race, religi ……此处隐藏97453个字…… the word of Confucius, who lived over 2,000 years ago, a man without trust can hardly accomplish anything. Trust stands as the basis of relationship among people, and provides a prerequisite for state-to-state exchanges. We need to maintain frequent communication and build up strategic mutual trust. Xin Qiji, a poet in China´s Song Dynasty, once wrote, "Thick mountains could not stop the river from flowing into the sea. "(It means that all rivers have to travel a meandering course before reaching their destination.)For China and the US, as long as we stay focused on our goal and persevere in our efforts, we will be able to make even greater progress in building the new model of major-country relationship.