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China’s efforts to fight desertification in its northern area     1     (achieve) remarkable progress over the past 45 years. So far, the Three-North Shelter Forest Program     2     (launch) in 1978 has planted and conserved 32 million hectares (公顷) of forests and restored 85 million hectares of degraded grassland, and the forest     3     (cover) in the project area has increased from 5.05 percent in 1978 to 13.84 percent today.

The project has set up a green Great Wall to act as a safeguard     4     sandstorms, conserve soil and water and promote agricultural development in the northern border of China. Though extraordinary achievements are made in the program, the work     5     (say) to be still challenging due to the wide distribution and severe conditions of desert land. The environmental delicacy of the region and continuous environmental issues make the task even     6     (hard).

Recognizing the importance of desert ecosystems in regulating climate and keeping     7     balanced environment, the authorities shifted from a traditional approach to working in harmony with it,     8     (allow) for sustainable development and coexistence. Bringing nature to     9     (it) original condition should not rely on human efforts in the long term. The scientific and holistic (全面的) approach to conserving mountains, rivers, forests and farmland is crucial,     10     the ecologists believe can help nature restore itself.

Thousands of animal and plant species in decline across the UK

One sixth of species on the state of UK nature is at risk of     1     (disappear) from England, Scotland and Wales. The conservation organisations behind the report are calling for an urgent expansion of nature-friendly farming schemes     2     (prevent) the ongoing loss of UK wildlife. The abundance of more than 700 land and freshwater species in the UK     3     (decrease) by 19 per cent, on average, since 1970, the study found. This average figure includes a decline in 38 percent of land and freshwater species and     4     increase in the abundance of 27 per cent of these species. On a positive note, localised efforts to restore nature have led to the     5     (recover) of species such as the Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) and natterjack toads (Epidalea calamita), he says. “We just need to do it on a larger scale.” Now, the UK has agreed to restore 30 percent of land and sea by 2030. “    6     (take) action will be good for people’s well-being, mental health, and support     7     (health) food, fibre and clean air,” says Gregory. On 28 September, Packham will also join dozens of organisations in protests calling for stronger policies to support nature-friendly farming, fishing and forestry in the UK. “My view is that agricultural schemes     8     support biodiversity need to be     9     (effective) implemented, need massive public investment and they need to be decentralised so farmers are empowered to adapt them    10     their farms.”