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We all share a great responsibility to protect the environment, without which we could not survive. 【小题1】, the amount and scale of environment issues may seem too much for ordinary people. But with hard work and 【小题2】(determine), anyone can achieve great things.
One such person is Yin Yuzhen. At a young age, Yin moved to Inner Mongolia to live with her husband in the desert. She felt very lonely. 【小题3】(improve) the tough environment and cheer 【小题4】(she) up, Yin began planting trees to take land back from the desert. “I would rather die of tiredness from fighting the sand than 【小题5】(bury) by it!” She said.
The deserts of Inner Mongolia have spread over centuries. Planting small trees was very hard work. The couple had to travel on foot, 【小题6】(do) everything by hand. At first, many trees did not survive, but over the years, she learnt from her failures, discovering the best plants and methods to use to successfully plant a forest in the desert.
Over more than three decades, Yin Yuzhen and her husband 【小题7】(plant) over 300,000 trees and have taken back a large area of land from the desert. Yin has received praise and awards from all over the world. It has been said of Yin: “She is a symbol of courage, patience and perseverance. Her work in greeting the desert deserves 【小题8】(universe) respect.”
It is inspiring to see a clear example of 【小题9】 the problem of desertification can be dealt with. Although actions may seem small and insignificant, over time they join together to become great achievements. The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step and the will to continue, and a great forest begins with 【小题10】 single small tree and the will to protect and nurture it. Take your first step. Plant your first tree.