The Nile River is called the “Father of African Rivers”. The Nile is about 6 , 670 km long. It is the longest river in Africa and in the world. The river runs from south to north, beginning in the mountains of Burundi and ending in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile played an important role in the development of ancient Egypt. It ran through ancient Egypt, bringing water to plants and a river to ships. The river was full of fish and the river banks were full of good things to eat.
Each spring, snow on the mountain tops would become water. That was a very good thing When the water passed by, it left behind good soil. Plants could grow very well in the black and rich soil. The ancient Egyptians called it “the gift of the Nile”
The Nile provided other gifts for the ancient Egyptians. Papyrus（纸莎草）, used for everything grew along its bank. It provided water for cooking and bathing. There were also many fish and water birds. Wild vegetables could be found, along with bird eggs. Egypt is in the middle of the desert. But life along the Nile was wonderful.
1. Where does the Nile River start?2. Why was the Nile important to ancient Egypt?
3. What was “the gift of the Nile” for the ancient Egyptians?
4. Where did papyrus grow?
5. Did the ancient Egyptians along the Nile live a hard life?
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Where you sit and how you fit
For more than seventy years, psychologists (心理学家) and teachers have studied the link between the place where students choose to sit in class and what they are like as people and learners. Where do you usually decide to sit? Have you ever really thought about the reasons for your decision?
At the back
People often think that students who sit at the back are lazy. But is this really true? Well, some researchers say it is not. In fact, shy students often choose the back row because they probably won’t speak much, but in big classrooms, it can be hard to see the board and hear what the teacher is saying. This could be the reason why students who sit here often get lower grades on tests and exams. For students with poor eyesight or hearing, a seat at the back of the classroom is definitely not a good choice.
At the side
Students who sit at the side of the classroom are normally interested in class, but they like watching and listening rather than joining in. These students are usually also very good at taking notes. On the sides of the classroom, you will generally find modest and thoughtful people. These people usually get good grades in school and are interested in learning.
In the middle
Do you sit in the middle of the classroom? Then the statistics (统计资料) say you probably like your teacher. You probably also have a good relationship with your classmates. Caring, outgoing, and cheerful people usually sit in the middle. They are normally serious about learning and feel disappointed with low grades on tests and exams.
At the front
Are you crazy about knowledge? Are you worried about missing important information in class? Students at the front usually want to discuss things with the teacher and are often very interested in the subject. They want to be in the best place to see and hear everything the teacher does and says. The only problem with sitting at the front is that it can be difficult to see and hear what other students do and say in class. Therefore, .
1. How many seating locations are mentioned in the article?2. For more than seventy years, what have psychologists and teachers studied?
3. According to the article, why do students sitting at the back often get lower grades on tests?
4. What kind of people usually choose to sit on the sides of the classroom?
5. Jessica likes to talk about the subject with her teacher, where does she probably like to sit?
6. What might be filled in the blank in the last paragraph?
It is well-known that silk was discovered in China. Chinese silk is strong, light and soft. As one of the best materials for clothes, it has a perfect look and feel that no other materials can match (与……匹敌).
There is a story about how Chinese silk was discovered. Lei Zu, the wife of Huang Di, was having tea under a big tree, when a silkworm cocoon (蚕茧) feel into her cup. As she tried to pull the cocoon out, it started to unwind (展开) and the “line” seemed endless. She realized that the strong line could be used to make clothes. Then Lei Zu taught her people how to raise silkworms and how to get silk. In this way, the silk industry was born.
For hundreds of years after that, silk was only used by rich people. With the development of the silk industry, more silk was produced. It was no longer just for rich people. In the Han Dynasty (汉朝), silk was transported (运输) as far as Spain, Rome and many other countries. The trade road was known as the Silk Road, which connected China to the rest of the world.
Today, silk can be used not only for clothes but also for paintings, kites, and even fishing nets. Wherever Chinese silk goes around the world, it is always warmly received.
1. Why can’t other materials match with Chinese silk?2. Where did a silkworm cocoon fall when Lei Zu was having tea?
3. Did the silk industry have something to do with Lei Zu?
4. When did silk begin to widely spread?
5. What can silk be used for today?
【推荐3】Weeks before Tomb-Sweeping Day（清明节）in April this year, hundreds of qingtuan were sold each day. The snack（零食）was still a must-have（必备品）for many people.
In the southern part of China, eating qingtuan at the beginning of spring is a kind of tradition for people. The Chinese began to eat it more than 2000 years ago. Making it really takes time and energy, and it is very delicious due to its softness, freshness and sweetness. The secret behind its mouth-watering（令人垂延的）taste is one of its materials—mugwort leaves（艾蒿叶）. The plant is mainly found in the Yangtze River Delta（长江三角洲）where it has perfect conditions to grow.
Now, qingtuan has already spread its special taste to the north of China. Li Yuan, a 30-year-old engineer who grew up in Zhejiang Province, brought qingtuan back to Beijing where he works. “It tastes different in and out of my hometown.” he said. “There’s no place like home.”
Qingtuan becomes more and more popular across the whole country. Even though there is warm weather and green leaves in spring, the season wouldn’t be complete without a taste of qingtuan. So it makes the start of the spring this year.
根据短文内容完成表格，每空一词。
Qingtuan—Making the | |
| In the southern part of China | It is a It is very delicious |
| In the | Its special taste has already been spread. |
| Across the whole country | It becomes more and more |
【推荐1】Just as in face-to-face communication, there are some basic rules of behavior that should be followed on the Internet. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. ①Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes. For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say that to the person’s face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. If someone in the chat room is rude to you, you needn’t fire back. You should ignore the person, or use your chat software to block his messages. Rermember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room. ② . Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate.
When someone makes a mistake, be kind about it. If you do decide to tell someone about the mistake, point it out politely. At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended (冒犯).
③你最好不要询问别人的年龄、性别 (sex) 或家庭情况等问题。Unless you know the person very well you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, or don’t ask such questions.
根据短文内容，完成下列各题。
1. 补全句子，每空一词。
In the chat room we must respect others’
2. 回答问题:
When you find you have made a mistake in the chat room, what should you do?
3. 将画线部分①处翻译成汉语。
4. 选择一个适当的句子放在②处。
| A．First impressions last longest. |
| B．Everyone was new to the network once. |
| C．The Internet has opened up a new world for us. |
【推荐2】The Yangtze River, about 6,300 kilometres long, is the longest river in Asia. It provides a lifeline for hundreds of millions of people. It covers an area of 1.8 million square kilometres, about a fifth of the national total. The river also provides a third of our country’s fresh water resources. Along with the Yellow River, it is considered as China’s “mother river”.
However, in recent years, this “mother river” has met with some environmental problems. It was seriously polluted and the number of the fish is getting smaller. To solve these problems, the government passed the Yangtze River Protection Law. The law came into force on March 1, 2021. There are nine parts in the law, covering areas such as resource protection, anti-pollution measures, green development and legal responsibilities. More importantly, the law has introduced a fishing ban (禁令) on the Yangtze River’s natural waterways. According to the new law, both the central government and local organizations would put the river protection into their economic (经济的) and social development plans.
Around 231,000 fishermen had given up their fishing rights along the Yangtze River. Chinese Vice-premier Han Zheng said that more support should be given to these people to help them find new jobs. He also calls for stronger efforts to help prevent activities which are not allowed by the law and encourages the public to support the ban.
回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过5个词。
1. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
2. Why did the government pass the Yangtze River Protection Law?
3. How many parts are there in the law?
4. How would the government help the fishermen?
5. What do you think of the Yangtze River Protection Law?
Are you a TV lover? Can you imagine living without a TV? Well, you could give it a try.
A group of Americans from TV-Turnoff Network ( 网 络 ) have an idea. From April 19 to 25, they are asking children all over the world to turn off their TVs for one week. They hope children will find more interesting things to do. Maybe they can read some books, or learn to swim, or paint a picture. Since 1995, about 24 million people in America have taken an active part in TV-Turnoff Week.
TV-Turnoff Network says watching TV too much can bring children big problems with school, health and family.
Bad for your studies
American scientists did a study of 1300 children. They watched the children for four years. They say that if children watch lots of TV, it’s difficult for them to become good learners at school.
Bad for your health
Studies show that when children watch lots of TV, they eat more unhealthy food. More children are getting overweight. They become ill easily. Watching too much TV is also bad for their eyes.
Bad for family life
More than 40% of American families watch TV at dinner time. That means that they don’t talk very much when they eat together. They pay more attention (关注) to the TV programs than their family members.
TV-Turnoff Week | |
| When is TV-Turnoff Week? | From April 19 to 25 |
| What are children expected to do during the week? | To do some |
| What’s people’s response (响应) to it? | Since 1995, about 24 million people in America have taken part in the activity |
What are the disadvantages (缺点) of watching TV too much? | 1.American scientists did a study. They found that children who watch lots of TV have 2.Studies show that children eat more unhealthy food when they watch lots of TV. More children are getting overweight. It’s 3.Over 40% of American families watch TV at dinner time. That means that they don’t talk very much when they eat together. They pay |
