VOICED : Pekín, sumida en la mayor tormenta de arena de la década

A severe sandstorm hit Pekín, causing flight cancellations and worsening pollution. The city suspended outdoor activities and advised those with respiratory issues to stay indoors. Despite this, most residents went to work, using protective gear. The sandstorm, originating from the Gobi Desert, is a common spring occurrence, but this one was notably intense. China has been tackling pollution, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060.

What was one of the major consequences of the sandstorm in Beijing?

• Evacuation of the city

• Cancellation of 350 flights

• Closure of all schools

• Increase in tourism

How did the local government advise residents with respiratory issues during the sandstorm?

• To wear masks at all times

• To stay indoors

• To leave the city

• To visit a doctor immediately

What protective measures did some residents take while going to work during the sandstorm?

• Wearing sunglasses

• Using umbrellas

• Covering their heads and wearing protective glasses

• Carrying air purifiers

From which desert do the sandstorms in northern China typically originate?

• Kalahari Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is China's environmental goal for the year 2060?

• To achieve carbon neutrality

• To become the world's largest economy

• To double its population

• To eliminate all sandstorms