2021-2022学年度第38期总第868期 (2版)
Beijing expands nature protection (P2)

I. Fill in the blanks.
1. What do you know about China’s first national botanical garden in Beijing?
date established:_____________
creation:________________________________________________
area:__________________________
features:________________________________________________

2. Why is the China National Botanical Garden a must-see site for the public?
It is a place to _________and a place for young kids to ____________.
It will also play an important role in ________________________with its science exhibitions.
It will become _____________ for many biology teachers and a place for students from other cities to ____________.

II. Answer the following question.
How is the China National Botanical Garden different from other gardens and parks?
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III. Writing
Please write an email to one of your foreign friends who is interested in botany, inviting him or her to visit the China National Botanical Garden.
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参考答案：I. 1. April 18, 2022;
Combined of the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Beijing Botanical Garden
A planned area of 600 hectares
A collection of more than 30,000 kinds of living plants, accounting for 10 percent of the world’s total and 5 million plant specimens
2. relax; learn more; helping to popularize natural sciences; a second classroom; take study tours
II. The core functions of the China National Botanical Garden include scientific research and off-site conservation.
It is critical to conserving China’s biodiversity (生物多样性) and serves as a Noah’s Ark to preserve endangered plant species.
III.
A possible version

Dear Jack,
How is everything going? I am excited to share a piece of good news with you! The China National Botanical Garden opened to the public on April 18. Knowing that you are interested in botany, I am writing to invite you to visit this extraordinary botanical garden with me this weekend.
It’s a huge botanical garden, covering 600 hectares. The China National Botanical Garden is said to have collected 30,000 species of living plants and 5 million plant specimens from all over the world. Its museum also has various exhibitions. In addition, we have the chance to see many rare plants that are in danger of extinction. Visiting the botanical garden will not only be fun, but also help us learn more.
I can’t wait to visit this extraordinary botanical garden! If you want to know more about the National Botanical Garden, you can also check out the website before we go. Remember to wear comfortable shoes. Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Simon