单选题 The government is______and will take the necessary step to maintain security and stability.
A. on cue B. on the decline C. on the alert D. on purpose

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] A项0n cue“暗示”;B项on the decline“走下坡路”;C项on the alert“警惕”;D项on purpose“故意”。句意:政府已经警觉,并将采取进一步行动维护治安和稳定。C项语言符合。