1 . Texas has been one of the most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someone's guns. And if they do, they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.

To be sure, the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation. Under the law, open-carry citizens have to be licensed, a process that includes safety and shooting tests. They also have to show no prior psychological problems, and they have to be at least 21 years old.

It is true that gun violence dropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia. However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups' concern over the increase of violence. Most states in America have steadily expanded gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004. Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.

Considering those trends,there's a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disaster just begging for trouble. As the law doesn't provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer, critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations. After all, armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious, even though a lot of people might be alarmed by the sight. Most police in Texas have been told to not engage gun carriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.

For sure,New Year's Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners. What's not yet known is how the rest of Texas will respond.

1. All of the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPT

A．age limit

B．mental condition

C．online registration

D．gun-operating skills

2. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

A．The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.

B．The present situation of gun possession in America.

C．The impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.

D．The inaction of the US government as to gun control.

3. What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?

A．Heavier workload for policemen.

B．Disrespect for officers.

C．Lack of trust among citizens.

D．Difficulty in crime prevention.

4. What is the author's attitude towards the new Texas law?

A．Negative.

B．Cautious.

C．Indifferent.

D．Approving.