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In ancient China, during the Warring States Period, Shang Yang wanted to carry out reforms(实施改革) in the State of Qin. But he worried that people didn't trust him. So he came up with a clever plan. One day, he placed a long wooden pole at the south gate of the capital city. Then, he announced that anyone who could move the pole to the north gate would be rewarded（奖赏）with ten taels of gold. People gathered around. It was too easy a task for such a reward, so no one stepped forward. Shang Yang then increased the reward to fifty taels of gold. Finally, a man decided to give it a try. He moved the pole to the north gate without much effort. Being true to his word, Shang Yang gave the man fifty taels of gold. This event spread(传播) quickly throughout the state. People realized that Shang Yang was a man of his word. After that, when Shang Yang introduced his reforms, people were willing to follow him.

()1. Why did Shang Yang place the wooden pole at the gate?
A. To sell it at a high price. B. To see who was the fastest.
C. To build people's trust in him.
()2. How did people feel when they first heard about the reward?
A. Excited. B. Unsure. C. Nervous.
()3. The underlined phrase “a man of his word” means “a man who ”.
A. liked talking B. kept his promise C. was famous
()4. What is the best title for this story?
A. The Warring States Period B. Shang Yang's reforms
C. Shang Yang built trust