Recently     1     agreement has been signed between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo in the US for giant panda conservation,     2     selects two giant pandas to be sent to the San Diego Zoo for a 10-year international conservation partnership.

    3     (ensure) the well-being of the giant pandas in the US, in March, experts from the China Wildlife Conservation Association     4     (travel) to the US to participate     5     in-depth discussions and technical exchanges with the San Diego Zoo regarding panda care, living environment, and health requirements.

In line with the agreement, both parties are     6     (active) progressing with the preparations for the pandas’ journey to the US. China     7     (select) a pair of pandas, Yun Chuan (male) and Xin Bao (female), from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, and has arranged for experienced caretakers and veterinarians to accompany them to the US.

The San Diego Zoo is one of the world’s top five     8     (zoo). In 1996, the two parties officially started panda cooperation, with Bai Yun and Shi Shi     9     (become) the first pair to live at the San Diego Zoo. Currently, the zoo has gathered a professional team with expertise in panda care, daily nursing, and related scientific research,     10     (gain) through study and exchange programs in China.

Homegrown nature documentary “Snow Leopards and Friends” is the first Chinese factual film about snow leopards (雪豹).

It     1     (document) how three herdsmen (牧民) photographers from Xizang, who may be the people     2     (close) to snow leopards in the world, track the trail (踪迹) of snow leopards and finally become protectors of the species.     3     addition to being about snow leopards, the film also explores a new way of coexistence between human beings and wild animals. The documentary     4     (screen) during the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival, which kicked off on June 9, and won great praise.

It took director Xi Zhinong and the photographers six years     5     (shoot) the film on the snow-covered highland,     6     the severe environment is tough not only for snow leopards, but also for other species like brown bears and antelopes.

Many of the movie’s viewers were touched by the power and     7     (strong) of life shown in the film. The documentary presents the most primitive forces of nature through its visual wonders and     8     (act) creatures. It also caused viewers to reflect on wildlife and conservation of nature.     9     movie viewer said that the film is also a course on     10     (respect) life and nature and everyone needs to learn this lesson.

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.”

Taylor Swift does great donation to help victims of tornadoes

Severe storms and tornadoes have killed at least six people in Tennessee,     1    (include) a child, with homes and businesses suffering a heavy     2    (lose) and tens of thousands of people losing power.According to reports in the US, Taylor Swift,     3    was recently declared a billionaire, has donated 1million dollars     4     the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT).

Although born in Pennsylvania, Swift has a close relationship with Tennessee, having moved to Nashville with her family at the age of 14     5    (follow) her musical dream.

Her music catalogue since 2019 is worth an estimated $400m, ticket and merchandise sales from concerts have earned her 370 million dollars while streams from Spotify, YouTube and other     6    (platform) are value d at 120 million dollars.

The Eras tour alone     7    (generate)hundreds of millions of dollars so far, with another year to go until it draws to a close. The tour is the latest show of charity from the 33-year-old, who     8    (award)Time magazine’s Person of the Year last week while Forbes ranked her the world’s fifth most     9    (power)woman.

The CFMT operates a fund supporting non-profit organizations providing services in all phases of a disaster.

The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Tennessee with reports of     10     further tornado in Kentucky.

Old Buildings across City Revived by Industry Parks

The Longfu Temple community in Beijing, a booming commercial center dating back six centuries, has become a trendy spot for young people to visit exhibitions, bookstores and enjoy coffee. It is one of the traditional     1     (landmark) in the Chinese capital to undergo transformation, adopting     2       modernized and technological look, and     3     (gain) a new life.

Longfu Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty, was     4     (historic) the core commercial district of the capital. In recent years, through the preservation of its appearance and urban renewal, Longfu Temple     5     (consider) as an important part of the cultural belt in the nearby Forbidden City.

Jintai Share Space Cultural Bell Tower was unveiled as a characteristic cultural industry park and also as a young creative lifestyle service community,     6     cultural and creative workshops and     7     (share) offices are gathered, unlocking a new map to explore Beijing’s modern culture.

In addition to expanding and strengthening cultural industry parks, Beijing aims to become the capital of performing arts to drive the     8     (grow) of the cultural sector. Many old theaters and opera houses have undergone renovations,     9     new facilities have been created to provide a suitable environment     10     the production and performance of these grand shows.

Kaifeng, Tianjin and Weifang     1     (say) to be the top 3 traditional homes of Chinese kites. As an art, Chinese kites have developed for all time along the long history of local     2     (culture) traditions.

Weifang is a city of Shandong Province. It’s known     3     the “world kite capital”   because of its famous, well-made kites that/which are painted beautifully and fly perfectly. Weifang kites fully show general custom. Kite art has used     4     (method), skills and bright color style from this traditional Chinese painting. It     5     (become) one of the important kinds of Chinese kites.

The cool facts of Tianjin kites are the manners of the organization and connection and     6     (especial) the using of bright colors. Built on traditional Spring Festival wood block print in Yangliuqing, Tianjin kites try to be unusual,     7     (hope) to find something new in design and painting.

As one of the most ancient capitals in China, Kaifeng has    8     long history of kite making as well. In Kaifeng, during Qing Ming Festival, local people fly kites. When the kite fly up, they cut the kite line on purpose to let the kite go with the wind,     9     means letting go of all the stress and     10    (sad) from the past year, so as not to get sick in a coming year.

China will establish a new batch of national parks, including Huanghekou, Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu and Kalamayli, in a steady and     1     (order) manner, Guan Zhiou, head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, said on Saturday.

Speaking at the second National Park Forum held in Xining, capital of Qinghai province, Guan said China has adopted the strictest measures     2     (strengthen) the protection of the authenticity and integrity of the ecosystem, and promote the continuous improvement of ecological functions.

China’s national parks are specific land or sea areas     3     main purpose is to preserve the     4     (national) representative natural ecosystems of the country and realize the scientific protection and reasonable use of natural resources.

In 2021, China established the first batch of national parks, with     5     protected land area of 230,000 square km. These parks, including the Sanjiangyuan National Park, the Giant Panda National Park, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and so on, are home to nearly 30 percent of the key terrestrial (陆生的) wildlife species     6     (find) in the country.

“The Sanjiangyuan park realized the full protection of the source of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang     7     (river) and the Tibetan antelope population has recovered to over 70,000. In the Giant Panda National Park, more than 70 percent of wild pandas are     8     good protection,” the official added.

“Efforts     9     (make) to promote high-level protection and facilitate the promulgation (颁布) of the National Park Law,” Guan said,     10     (add) that China will also increase the application of new technologies, build a world-class scientific research monitoring platform, and strengthen national park management capabilities.

Madagascar is located off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and is the fourth     1    (large) island in the world. Nine-tenths of the plants in Madagascar aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. Three quarters of the island’s population depends on natural resources     2    (make) a living. As a result of its     3    (rich) in species, as well as the high levels of human threat to the environment, such as logging, hunting and political issues, Madagascar is a big concern of global natural conservation.

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in eastern Madagascar is one of the most popular protected areas     4     are visited by tourists. Natural-area tourism at Andasibe is well organised, with many local guide associations     5    (have) partnerships with international organisations and 50% of park fees going directly to local communities. Forest loss is a widespread problem in Madagascar, but at Andasibe the forest is valued for its ecological function     6     the profits made from tourism. Andasibe is a wonderful example of     7     conservation and tourism can work together to help local communities and the environment.

Over the past few years, Madagascar, together with     8     support of many international communities such as WWF,     9    (develop) a national system of protected areas like Andasibe. Conservation actions also join hands with economic development measures to address the problems. With these strong partnerships, Madagascar can make a real difference in safeguarding protected areas     10     the benefit of people and wildlife in the future.

Spring is the best time to visit Jiangnan, the regions around the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, for wonderful    1     (view), rich culture, delicious food and warm weather. Among the top venues is Taizhou city in East China’s Zhejiang province,     2     off-the-beaten-path destination that offers an authentic Jiangnan travel experience.

    3    (locate) downtown, the 1-kilometer-long Jiazhi ancient street is lined up with more than 30 old buildings, such as pawnshops and taverns, which     4    (repair) to their original state in accordance with strict building standards over the past few years. The ancient parts were numbered, drawn and dismantled (拆除), while three-dimensional architecture (三维建筑) models were made    5     the same time to guide the repair later. The prosperity of the street dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), as a bustling hub to distribute    6    (vary) goods due to the marine industry. Today,     7    is open again to the locals and tourists after renovation, with more businesses    8    (raise) the city’s night economy.

The district organizes culture and music events    9    (regular). At the downtown’s square, there are young bands singing on the grass for audience,    10     can rest in their own camps. Don’t hesitate to show your talent if you happen to see one.

Jingshan Park is one of the only hills in the inner city, a small hill that was created by the loess (黄土) dug out       1     (form) the Forbidden City moat (护城河). Jingshan also serves     2     a shield (盾牌), protecting the palace from dust storms. Climb to the top of the mountain for the extremely     3     (attract) landscape of the capital and the view of the For-bidden City. In the north of the park, the Shouhuang Temple, which     4     (build) in 1749 under the rule of Emperor Qianlong to honour his royal     5     (ancestor), opened in 2018 after four years of restoration. It is one of the best places in Beijing for people-watching. Go to Jingshan Park     6     you can see or join in with elderly people going about     7     (they) morning routines of dancing, singing, performing tai chi or playing jiànzi. In April and May, the park is filled with peonies and tulips, making     8     very popular flower fair.

The park has three gates: the south is     9     (exact) opposite the Forbidden City’s north gate, the west     10     (lead) to Beihai Park’s east gate, while the east gate has a couple of nice cafes outside it.