M—Mary J—Jim
M: Hi, Jim! Do you know that Panda Xiangxiang has returned to China from Japan?
J: Yes. She is now in Bifengxia Research Center in Ya'an.
M: Time flies! I still remember Ueno Zoo in Japan held a collection activity for her when she was born in 2017. People in Japan brought lots of suggested names together from different people. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, the president of the Japan Panda Conservation Association, 8 out of 320, 000 names. discussing with China, they named it Xiangxiang.
J: Is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi the writer of the book The Little Girl at the Window?
M: Yes. It has been one of the bestselling books since it in
1981. It's from her true experiences in a primary school. The funny book makes at school and parents care more about children's real need. So it has made a difference to modern .
J: And what does the name "Xiangxiang" mean?
M: It means beauty and a happy life.
J: It be hard for the Japanese to say goodbye to Xiangxiang!
M: Sure. The zoo even held a photo show of her growth.
J: Why can't Xiangxiang stay in Japan for her whole life?
M: Because according to CWCA, pandas born should be back to China at 4. It's better for them to start their new family and they are China's national treasures.
J : You are right. Pandas are not only cute animals, but a of our country.
M: Oh, how I expect to volunteer in Bifengxia Research Center!
J : We can volunteer there after 18. The volunteer work usually includes sweeping, cleaning and making food for pandas. It is wonderful to get such a .
M: I can't wait!
