You might notice that some foods are named after places—for example, pu’er tea and Nanjing salted duck. These are the “birthplaces” of these foods. In fact, a product’s birthplace is very important. It’s about the quality. An agreement between China and European Union（EU）has taken effect. It lists the names of products and their birthplaces. They are called geographical indications（GIs, 地理标志）.

Which products can get GIs?

Farm products, food, wine, handcrafts, and industrial products can get GIs. On the first GI list, there are food, farm products, wine and tea. On the next list, there will be some Chinese cultural products, such as Shu brocade（蜀绣）and Xuan paper.

How many products are on the GI list?

Two hundred products from China and EU countries are on the list. Over the next four years, another list will come out. It will include 350 GIs.

How will the agreement help us?

It is good for both shoppers and companies. People can buy high-quality products based on the GIs. They don’t have to worry if they are fake（假货）. Companies can sell more products to other countries. Some products are only popular in China. Now they might become popular in Europe. This will also promote business between China and Europe.

【小题1】GIs help customers learn about the ________ of the products.

A．prices

B．weights

C．birthplaces

D．tastes

【小题2】Which product can customers buy when they check the first GI list? ________

A．

B．

C．

D．

【小题3】How many products will be on the GI list totally four years later? ________

A．150.

B．200.

C．350.

D．550.

【小题4】What does the underlined word ”they” in the last paragraph refer to? ________

A．GIs.

B．Products.

C．People.

D．Countries.

【小题5】What does the underlined word “promote” in the last line probably mean? ________

A．Improve.

B．Collect.

C．Achieve.

D．Finish.