215.　 Since the early 1990s, China has been enjoying a boom in scientific and technological development.

214.　 The researchers and scientists in Zhongguancun know that they can only reach the top if they are ready to deal with and learn form failure. Not all the new companies can succeed, but the spirit and creativity they represent are more important than money. As Yufang puts it: “We are not making that much memory yet, but we are excited about all the new technology and great ideas that are coming to life in Zhongguancun.”

213.　 The science park is also home to a growing number of overseas Chinese who have grasped the opportunity to develop their ideas at home.

212.　 They all share the spirit of creativity and scientific skills that have made Zhongguancun a success.

211.　 Zhongguancun was set up a special economic zone in the late 1990s and quickly became the leader of China’s hi-tech industry.

210.　 It is home to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and more than ten famous universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University.

209.　 Whatever great achievements the future may have in store for China, it is likely that many of them will be born in northwestern Beijing.

208.　 Which one do you think is the most important?

207.　 Before the discoveries, it was believed that Sichuan only had a history of about 2,300 years.　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

206.　 Next to them lay a cushion stone, upon which the man could work metal.