CRI听力：Premier Wen Continues Inspection in Sichuan for the Fourth Day

 

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao continued his tour of Sichuan for the fourth day on Wendnesday, inspecting repair work and visiting residents in the southwestern province.

Wen Jiabao says relief work so far has been successful and that the province is now entering a critical stage in boosting rehabilitation.

Thanks to a combination of temporary housing and repaired buildings, about 4.45 million homeless families in the province have found accommodation. (www.hXen.com)

Besides residential buildings, schools and hospitals will be given priority in renovation work.

Wen Jiabao has encouraged local residents in Qingchuan county to prepare themselves for a long battle.

"The road ahead is still very tough. I'd like to quote today's newspaper that says we've overcome the past 100 days with great difficulty, but we have to fight for another 1,000 days. I believe as long as we make an effort, we're bound to build a new Qingchuan."

During the four-day trip that began on Sunday, Premier Wen also visited Dujiangyan city's Xinjian primary school, where students are continuing their studies in makeshift buildings.

Agriculture and industry is also gradually recovering in the quake-hit area.