Listen to the report about tree planting in China and choose the best answer for each question.
1 In which year did China first celebrate National Tree Planting Day?
a In 1979.
b In 1989.
c In 1999.
2 How many trees were planted in China from 1982 to 2021?
a Over 78 million.
b Over 7.8 billion.
c Over 78 billion.
3 What percentage of China's land is covered by forests today?
a Over 12%.
b Over 25%.
c Over 60%.
4 What other type of land is China working to improve besides forests?
a Wetlands.
b Mountains.
c Grasslands.
5 What is one positive result of tree planting?
a More natural parks.
b Better air quality.
c Higher crop production.

Read the article about knitting and complete it with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box.
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Knitting is a wonderful craft with a long and rich history. Although people have knitted for hundreds of years, our views on this craft have changed over time.
In the past, knitting was a common and practical skill. Many people could not (1) to buy clothes, so they knitted their own to save money. Knitting was a(n) (2) part of family life and helped reduce household costs.
Today, knitting is no longer so important for reducing costs. However, this craft now (3) many young people for different reasons. (4) knitting to save money, they are knitting to reduce stress and express their creativity. There are (5) patterns and items to choose from, and they love sharing their unique creations online! This craft has become (6) popular on social media. Many influencers proudly show off their knitting projects online—and some even knit cute clothes for dolls!
The change in people's views on knitting has followed the change in their quality of life. Many people no longer need to make their own clothes. However, they still love knitting because it is a(n) (7) hobby. For this reason, interest in knitting will surely (8) for many years to come.