diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
-## NOTICE
+## What changes were proposed in this pull request?
+
+(Please fill in changes proposed in this fix)
+
+## How was this patch tested?
 
+(Please explain how this patch was tested. Ex: unit tests, manual tests)
+(If this patch involves UI changes, please attach a screen-shot; otherwise, remove this)
+
+## NOTICE
 Please create an issue in ASF JIRA before opening a pull request,
 and you need to set the title of the pull request which starts with
 the corresponding JIRA issue number. (e.g. HADOOP-XXXXX. Fix a typo in YYY.)