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Friday, September 4, 2026 · 558 words · 6 minutes · 0 reads · Intermediate
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
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- HSK Read
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- Friday, September 4, 2026
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- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
How long did the pig kidney function normally in Andrews' body?
271 days
Why did scientists develop special pigs?
Because the modified organs are less likely to be rejected by the human body
Why did Andrews rely on the pig kidney as a bridge given the organ shortage?
Because the wait for a human kidney was too long, and he might not live to receive one
What happened after the pig kidney transplant failed?
He went on dialysis and received a donor kidney


