Wetlands ! Valuable Resources on the Earth
There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world's important wetlands.
The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are
home for many different kinds of animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More
than 700 Milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every
winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and
sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering (提供) food and home for some special
kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important
because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for
farms and less space for wildlife.
Luckily , more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife . Every
year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
1. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the _____of China.
A. east
B. south
C. west
D. north
2. Usually the weather in the wetlands is _____
A. hot
B. pleasant
C. cold
D. dry
3. The World Wetlands Day is on _____
A. April 22
B. June 25
C. February 2
D. March 22
4. We must protect wetlands because _____
A. they are home for wildlife
B. they can offer food to animals
C. they can prevent flood
D. all of the above
5. Some people want to change _____ to make more space for farms
A. lands
B. world
C. wildlife
D. wetlands
