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3、Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has called for measures to increase pig farming as short supply has led to the continued high pork price, causing concerns among consumers and the government over a possible effect on inflation（通货膨胀）. Wen urged local governments to leave no stone unturned in encouraging the enthusiasm（热情）of pig breeders.

The country's pig production fell dramatically in recent months, which was related to pig breeders' low enthusiasm due to rising feedstuff（饲料） costs, the low pork price in the past few years, and large pig killing after the outbreak of blue-ear disease in some areas. The short supply of live pigs kept driving the pork price higher. The price of pork in June showed a 74.5 – percent growth from the same month last year.

Wen said it was of great importance to increase pig production, which would help keep the pork price and satisfy the meat demand of the public. He called on local governments to give allowances（补助）for breeding female pigs to farmers “as soon as possible”. In order to control diseases, immunization（疫苗）against major pig diseases shall be provided for farmers free of charge, and allowances shall be offered to farmers if their pigs have to be killed for disease control.

The premier said that local government leaders should be responsible for the pork supply in their areas, and that all unreasonable restrictions（限制）on pig farming should be ended. “Local governments shall also pay or increase allowances for lower-income families and college students to ensure their living standards are not affected by the higher pork prices, Wen said.

1．What are the reasons for pig breeders’ low enthusiasm?

①the government’s policy limit                    ②the quick increase of pig numbers

③rising feedstuff costs                               ④the low pork price

⑤the outbreak of blue-ear disease

                               A．①②③                 B．②④⑤               C．①③④ D．③④⑤

2．As used in the passage, the underlined phrase “leave no stone unturned” means         .

A．keep the stone where it is                      B．try every means

                               C．pay all the attention to                           D．set a limit on

3．The government will take some favorable measures to increase pig production EXCEPT     .

A．to give allowances to farmers to breed female pigs

                               B．to pay allowances for lower-income families

                               C．to offer free immunization to control disease

D．to give assistance if farmers kill their diseased pigs

4．What would be the most suitable title for the passage?

A．the reasons for the high pork price

                               B．How to keep the pork price

                               C．Premier Wen called on to increase pig farming

                               D．Premier Wen’s speech about farming

5．Which of the following do you agree with after reading the passage?

A．The continued high pork price will not lead to inflation.

                               B．The pork is not so expensive for most people to afford.

                               C．Our government is concerned about people’s life.

D．The pork price will go down at once.