While some     1    (government) have expressed support for Japan, others have strongly opposed the wastewater release, with many consumers in Asia hoarding salt and seafood amid fears of future contamination.

The start of the release     2     Thursday afternoon sparked a fiery tirade from China     3     described the operation as a “selfish and     4    (responsible) act”. China’s customs department then announced it would stop importing all aquatic products originating from Japan — meaning the ban could potentially limit other oceanic products besides sea food such as sea salt     5     seaweed. The move was aimed at     6    (prevent) “the risk of radioactive contamination of food     7    (safe) caused by Japan’s Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge (排放)”, and to protect the health of Chinese consumers, the customs department said in its statement.

Japan has argued throughout the building controversy (争论) that discharging the treated water is safe and     8    (urgent) needed to free up space at the crippled nuclear power plant. The discharge     9    (begin) at 1 p.m. local time, according to state-owned electricity firm — Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). The company said it expects     10    (discharge) only around 200 or 210 cubic meters of treated wastewater.

A journey enriched with cuisine and culture

As reported by China Tourism News, the combination of culture and tourism has inspired several cities in China to explore their cooking heritage while transforming food tours into cultural experiences.

Recently the sharp increase in popularity of Zibo barbecue is a clear proof to this effort. Zibo,     1     (locate) in East China’s Shandong province, was not     2     (wide) known as a tourist destination. However, over the past three months, the industrial. city’s delicious barbecue     3     (gain) large popularity and attracted a massive arrival of visitors who have turned it into a tourist hot spot.

“I never expected Zibo barbecue     4     (become) so popular all of a sudden!” said Zhang Linlin, deputy director of the business management department at Shandong College of Tourism and Hospitality. “With the recent much publicity, many of my young colleagues have rushed to try     5     out. They all praised its great taste and reasonable price. “

Zhang is researching the Zibo barbecue craze to identify sustainable strategies     6     can promote youth tourism and support the recovery of the tourism industry.

China boasts a diverse range of cuisine, and     7     (region) throughout the country have been actively exploring the potential of food as a catalyst (催化剂) for tourism growth.

Food plays a vital role in driving tourism spending and     8     (win) a traveler’s heart. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting     9     her own experience: “The attractive skewers (烤肉串) of Dujiangyan, the tasty Yimeng stir-fried chicken of Linyi and the pleasant grilled oysters (蚝) of Guangzhou were not only among the most memorable and important components of my plans, but they were the     10     (great) motivators for me to return,” Wu said.

Electric vehicles are better for the climate than gas-powered cars, but many Americans are still hesitant to buy them. One reason: the larger upfront cost (前期成本).

New data    1     (publish) Thursday shows that despite the higher sticker price, electric cars may actually save drivers money in the long run.

To reach   this    2     (conclude),   a   team   at   the   Massachusetts   Institute   of   Technology calculated both the carbon dioxide emissions    3     full lifetime cost – including purchase price, maintenance and fuel – for nearly every new car model on the market. They found electric cars were     4     (easy) more climate friendly than gas-burning ones. Over a lifetime, they were often    5     (cheap), too.

Climate scientists say vehicle electrification is one of the best   ways    6     (reduce) planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, the transportation sector is the largest source of emissions, most of    7     come from cars and trucks.

Jessika Trancik,     8     associate professor of energy studies at M.I.T. who led the research,     9     (say) the data would “help people learn   about how those upfront costs are spread over   the   lifetime of the car.” For electric cars, lower costs   of maintenance and charging compared    10     gasoline prices tend to offset (抵消) the higher upfront price over time.