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Unit 2 Working the land Part I a Pioneer for all People Although he is one of China ’s most famous scientists, Yuan Longping consider s himself a farmer, for he works the land to do his research . Indeed , his sunburnt face and arms and his slim , strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he has struggle d for the past five decade s. Dr Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid rice. In 1974, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high output . This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-third mor