These days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich and poor. Some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem. But has it? Close examination fails to bear out the argument.

　　最近，我们经常听到贫富差距扩大了的说法。一些人认为发达世界完全忽略了这个问题。事实是这样吗？细致的调查无法证实这一观点。

　　We're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction. But is this really the case?

　　我们经常被告知世界处于毁灭的边缘。但事实真是这样吗？