The government policies provided an impetus to this area's growth.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】解析:A项an incentive to“刺激、诱因”和an impetus“推动力”的意义接近。其他词语an obstacle to“障碍”,a reason for“原因”和an assistance to“帮助”则与句中短语an impetus的意义截然不同。