On April 16, 2022, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the US had a big party. It was to celebrate the 50th year of the first pair of pandas arriving from China. They came to the US in 1972 as gifts. Their three children were returned to China.
The zoo workers try their best to look after these pandas. The zoo grows bamboo and cuts bamboo from 20 other places in the US. Pandas also get apples, sweet potatoes and other food. On special days, like birthdays, they have a big cake! There are also fun activities, and toys for the pandas to play with. These help the pandas stay (保持) active and smart.
The pandas bring a lot of happiness to people. However, the meaning is more than that. “I think there is one great thing. That is to protect the panda. China and the US work together very well,” said Swan, one of the visitors to the zoo.
51. When did the Smithsonian’s National Zoo have a big party?
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo had a big party
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52. Where were the three children of the pair of pandas?
Their three children were
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53. What did the pandas get in the zoo besides bamboo?
They got apples,
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54. Why are there fun activities and toys for the pandas to play with?
They help pandas stay
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55. What are the meanings of China’s pandas in the US?
The pandas can bring a lot of happiness to people and also people can
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