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Each year on March 12, China celebrates National Tree Planting Day. This special day is dedicated to planting trees and protecting the environment. It was established to improve the ecological environment, increase forest cover, and raise people’s ___1___ (aware) of environmental protection through nationwide tree-planting activities.

Tree planting is very important for several reasons. Firstly, trees act as the ___2___ (lung) of the Earth. They take ___3___ carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which helps clean the air and regulate the climate. Secondly, trees provide homes for many animals and plants, helping to protect biodiversity. ___4___ (they) roots also help prevent soil erosion, keep water in the ground, and reduce the risk of flooding. Additionally, a green environment with lots of trees makes our surroundings more ___5___ (beauty) and is good for our physical and mental health.

Students can take part in Tree Planting Day activities in many ways. Schools and universities often organize tree planting events ___6___ students can plant trees together and feel the joy of helping the environment. You can also join local community activities to plant and care for trees with neighbors. Another way ___7___ (participate) is by attending talks and workshops about environmental protection. Even ___8___ (share) information about Tree Planting Day on social media can encourage others to care for nature.

Thanks to these efforts, China has made great progress in increasing its forest coverage. Since the 1980s, Chinese people have ___9___ (voluntary) planted more than 35 billion trees. The forest coverage rate ___10___ (rise) from 8.6% in the early years of the PRC to 16.5% by the end of 2000. On Tree Planting Day, students and workers across the country plant trees in suburbs, learning to appreciate nature while making a real difference.