In 1962, Rachel Carson's bestseller Silent Spring created an awareness of the dangerous effects of pesticides. Then, a fire, which broke out in 1969 on Cleveland's Guyahoga River, (reveal) the problem of chemical pollution in water. Senator Gaylord Nelson dreamed of a similar event would get people to take environmental issues seriously. In 1969, he was greatly inspired by protests the Vietnam War and came up with the idea for Earth Day.
In the fall of 1969, Nelson announced it and appealed to the entire country to get (involve). Consequently, telegrams, letters and telephone calls from all over the country poured in. Since 1970, Earth Day celebrations (grow) . Later, Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom because of his work.
Today, numerous (community) celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on the 64. (environment) issues. In 2017, the March for Science (occur) on Earth Day and was followed by the People's Climate Mobilization on April 29.
Sharifkhuja has loved Chinese movies and culture since childhood. His father is also a huge fan of China. Before his (graduate)from high school, Sharifkhuja's father suggested that he learn Chinese and go to China in the future.Having studied Chinese for two years in Tajikistan, Sharifkhuja finally came to China ( pursue) his dream.
After five years in China, Chinese language and calligraphy (become) a part of his life. In his first calligraphy class，Sharifkhuja said that writing with brushes was amazing experience, which could help him feel the spirits of Chinese culture. Besides， he enjoys most is traditional Chinese music. Sharifkhuja is willing to share his experience in China with his family and friends and introduce Tajik culture to his Chinese pals.
(stay) in China for many years, he hopes to work in the embassy(大使馆) a cultural bridge between the two countries. Meanwhile, he also ( plan) to return home as a Chinese teacher because (employ) the skills he acquired in China to improve the education of his motherland is one of his dreams.
However, no matter what Sharifkhuja chooses, his future will be ( close ) related to Chinese.
