NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the "Background" and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. How often does Beijing experience sandstorms like the one that occurred this week, according to resident Mr. Fan?

3. How does the dust affect humans?

4. What caused the recent Beijing sandstorms?

5. Consider the steps the Chinese government has taken to reduce the severity/number of sandstorms (under “Resources”). What is your reaction to this?