【正文】 hoof, and the need for nailing can destroy the hoof horn. But finding hoof boots that don’t rub on a horse, leg and hoof, are easy to put on and remove, and stay on all kinds of terrain(地形 ), can be a real struggle. The Megasus Horserunners claim to bine all the qualities of both choices, while getting rid of the downsides. “The innovative Megasus Horserunners offer many advantages. They are lightweight, can be adjusted individually, easy to put on, and offer protection without permanence,” a Megasus press release states. “It can also stay put in all kinds of terrain including mud and water plus it allows the hoof to be flexible. The product is also designed to protect the sole from bruising, cracking and other injuries by offering shock absorption. It does not accumulate snow, dirt or mud and is easy to clean.” After successful tests, Megasus sought to raise some money for production through crowdfunding online, asking for €100,00. Finally, they managed to raise €169,136. The first Megasus Horserunners are scheduled to be shipped in July 2017. 28. Forstner decided to change the iron horseshoe because . A. he wanted to increase his fame. B. he found the iron horseshoe made horses suffer. C. his pany asked him to invent a new horseshoe. D. he was an animal welfare inspector. 29. Which of the following is close to the underlined word “flaw” in Para. 4? A. loss B. mistake C. disadvantage D. inconvenience 30. How did Megasus get their fund to produce their products? A. They collected money on a platform online. B. They raised money among their campaigners. C. They borrowed money from the local banks. D. They launched a campaign in the market. 31. From the passage, we can infer . A. the Megasus Horserunners can only allow horses to run in mud and water. B. the Megasus Horserunners won great popularity on the Inter. C. the Megasus Horseruuners made it easy for horses to hurt their hooves. D. the Megasus Horseruuners can clipon to the horse’s hooves automatically. D Faison worked in the state of Florida as a lawyer for large panies until 2021, when he moved to Virginia to start a farm business. But now, instead of raising crops, he is raising the earnings of local farmers. Faison seems at ease with life on a farm. Members of his family have been farming for many years. When his grandparents died, he and his brothers and sisters inherited their farm. He says that began the process of trying to decide what they were going to do with it. Four years ago, Faison left his job as a lawyer in Miami and returned to the family farm in Virginia. Slowly, he began to learn about the economic issues farmers face. “A lot of small farmers are struggling. And they’re working very hard, but they’re not able to drive the ine from farming to make it economically viable.” Faison said he met with several farmers who raise animals naturallyin other words, they do not give them hormones (激素 ) or antibiotics (抗生素 ). After the meetings, Faison created a pany called Milton’s Local， named for his grandfather. Today, his work day is very different from his work as a lawyer. Milton’s Local sells and transports allnatural meat from local farms to stores and restaurants. Faison says the pany helps farmers increase their earnings, supports the local economy and satisfies the buyers of these meat products. Milton’s Local products have been sold at the Arlington store for more than a yean People like the products, not just because they are natural but because they e from local farms. That is good news for James Faison. He now works with more than 30 small farms in Virginia and North Carolina. He hopes Milton’s Local will expand， bee more profitable and help more small farmers. 32. Why did Faison abandon his job as a lawyer? A. Because he was tired of being a lawyer. B. Because he was attempting to do something with their family farm. C. Because his grandparents asked him to help on their family farm. D. Because he was worried about his brothers and sisters to inherit their farm. 33. What problem did