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Maine Lobster Becoming Popular in China

The American seafood staple of Maine lobster, or “lobsta” as they say in Maine, is becoming very popular on Asian dining tables. Maine lobsters were a featured course at last year’s state dinner when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the White House. Now, the creatures with claws are becoming a big export to Asia.

The lobster’s home is in the Atlantic Ocean, anywhere from Newfoundland in Canada to North Carolina in the United States. But nearly 90 percent of the fishery activity happens in the state of Maine.

And the prices for fresh lobster have risen to a higher level. “Three years ago, the price was mediocre. We averaged around $2.50 to $3 per pound (or nearly half a kilogram) for the year,” said Chris Welch, a lobster boat captain. “This year, the price has been excellent. It’s better than I can remember in a lot of years.”

During one morning, a lobster order was being prepared for shipment to Hong Kong. The biggest challenge in shipping was logistics. Shippers have only 36 hours from the time lobsters are packed until arrival in China. Any lobster arriving after that time loses quality.

American shellfish(贝类动物) exports have grown rapidly in recent years. More than 23,000 kilograms of that type of seafood is exported to Asia every week via air. “We primarily export lobsters to Asia; probably about 80 percent to China and the other 20 percent to some other Asian countries,” said lobster dealer Stephanie Nadeau, “The countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea and Japan are big lobster fans.” He said.

24. According to the text, we can know that most fishing of lobsters is done in ________.

A. Newfoundland B. North Carolina C. Maine D. Atlantic Ocean

25. Which of the following statements is False according to the text?

A. China is the largest lobster import country in Asia.

B. American shellfish imports have grown sharply in recent years.

C. The lobsters can only stay high-quality within one and a half days while being shipped

D. In a way, the popularity of lobsters in Asia has something to do with President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House

26. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. Maine Lobsters Becoming Popular in China

B. President Xi’s Visit to the White House

C. The Price of Lobsters Higher5 than Before

D. Sales of American Shellfish Growing Rapidly Worldwide