Problem Solution-Measures might be adopted to save the Giant Panda.

As forests in the world are being logged, many animals face extinction. The first species come to my mind is the Giant Panda. One of the most valuable animals in China and also, it is the one who is facing the most serious extinction problem. The population of the Giant Panda dropped sharply in the past century mainly due to the lack of living environment and illegal catches and kills. On the other hand, pandas are very captious to its food, which puts them in great danger of food shortage. Normally, they live on a diet of 99% bamboo, occasionally eating the new leaves and fruits of other plants. However, the bamboo they eat is not normal one but china-cane which is very few. That is why most of the panda are living in Sichuan Province, China where abounds of such bamboo. In fact, most of the bamboos in the area bloomed and died in the 70’s and 80’s of the last century. Actually, the worldwide endeavor to save the Giant Panda from this crisis is still a fresh memory. Since the middle of last century, a series of effective measures have been taken by the Chinese government to save and protect the Giant Panda, which is not only the national treasure of China but also loved and cared about by people around the world. In 1957, a decision was made at a conference of the 3rd National Party Convention (NPC) to set up nature reserves, launching a ban on hunting and capturing of Giant Panda. Until now, 32 nature reserves have been established in Sichuan and nearby provinces mainly for the protection of the Giant Panda. They cover an area of 10,500 square kilometers, which is 81% of the panda distribution area. Besides these nature reserves, scientists in China also help panda to reproduce artificially. Personally, I think putting Giant Panda in the zoos might be another good means even though the zoo may not provide the best living environment for them. The fact is that, being in the zoo, the pandas would not be hunted. Objectively, the artificial environment can help them live safely. Furthermore, the visits from tourists all over the world could help to improve people’s awareness of the Giant Panda. The Giant Panda will have to chance to survive only when most people understand the situation that they are facing and take actions to help them.

Cause Effect- Potential negative effects that climate change could have on China.

China along with India and Brazil will be one of the most important players in future international climate change negotiations. Experts agree that climate change will affect China, and China will affect climate change. Climate change will make China more vulnerable to damage caused by rising sea levels, drought, flooding, tropical cyclones, sand storms, and heat waves. Already, in 2004 alone, drought and floods damaged more than 37 million hectares of arable crops, leaving more than four million of them barren. Further instance would be the recent heavy snow that have been suffered by southern provinces since December in 2007, causing serious nation-wide traffic jam which stopped many people from going back home before China’s traditional lunar new year. As a big country, China has several climatic zones and a varied physical environment. North-west China is a largely arid and semi-arid, fragile environment that is highly vulnerable to climate change. In north-east China, a warmer climate might increase agricultural production, but extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding, would probably cause serious damage. In central and eastern China, winters are cold and summers are hot. The building industry in these regions is using more and more energy. Furthermore, Coastal areas in the south and east are densely populated, and a rise in sea levels due to global warming could greatly damage the economically dynamic and prosperous Zhujiang and Yangtze deltas which are giant manufacturing hubs that have helped earn China the nickname "the workshop of the world." Any large problem for these regions has much wider implications on China’s economy. Thus, insurance costs and taxes are likely to rise and there will be interruptions to power supply and transport as the effects of global warming are felt.

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Finally, I have a chance to write something I like. Thanks EG1471 for giving me the chance to have to write articles in English. I know I would not have written anything without such a push.

Year 2008 is a special year to me. I have changed my life style since the beginning of the year. I've suddenly grown up ,feeling the importance of studying. I have set out a ruthless schedule for myself since then and set off in a ruthless pace.
Knowing many new friends like Shi Yi, Mr. Blackstone and other Chinese scholars have made me more positive towards my University life which I was not used to. Now,I feel confident of the way ahead and I am ready to put 100% of my energy in studying.
According to Chinese tradition, this year is a 'rat' year.I hope the 'rat' could bring every friend of mine luck and happiness. I hope i could get a Cap of 4.5 or above at the end of this Sememster and ,hopefully, I could find a girlfriend. lol.... That sounds stupid, isn't it? But that is really my hope for this year.