三、阅读与回答问题
The Yangtze River is the most important river in China. It is about 6,300 kilometres long.
★ The location of the Yangtze River
The Yangtze River rises in the Tanggula Mountains. It runs through the middle of China from west to east and runs into the East Sea at last. Some important cities along the river are Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai.
★ The culture of the Yangtze River
The Yangtze River has a colourful and exciting history. We can not only enjoy its beautiful scene, just like the Three Gorges (三峡), but also we can learn a lot from its special cultures, such as Festival Culture, Cooking Culture and so on. The Three Gorges is the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture. They are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. People call it a wonder in the world.
★ ▲
The Yangtze River is the richest river in China. It is home to many important wild animals. The Yangtze River dolphin (白鱀豚) is one of them. Its stomach and fins (鳍) are white. It weighs about 230 kilos and can live up to 24 years. It is said that it can bring good luck to people.
The Yangtze River is the mother river of our Chinese nation. We should know the importance of protecting it well.
1. Which place does the Yangtze River finally run into?
2. Which cities are along the Yangtze River? (At least two examples)
3. What are the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River?
4. What can be filled in “ ▲ ”?
5. What can you do for the Yangtze River? (请自拟一句话作答)
The Yangtze River is the most important river in China. It is about 6,300 kilometres long.
★ The location of the Yangtze River
The Yangtze River rises in the Tanggula Mountains. It runs through the middle of China from west to east and runs into the East Sea at last. Some important cities along the river are Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai.
★ The culture of the Yangtze River
The Yangtze River has a colourful and exciting history. We can not only enjoy its beautiful scene, just like the Three Gorges (三峡), but also we can learn a lot from its special cultures, such as Festival Culture, Cooking Culture and so on. The Three Gorges is the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture. They are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. People call it a wonder in the world.
★ ▲
The Yangtze River is the richest river in China. It is home to many important wild animals. The Yangtze River dolphin (白鱀豚) is one of them. Its stomach and fins (鳍) are white. It weighs about 230 kilos and can live up to 24 years. It is said that it can bring good luck to people.
The Yangtze River is the mother river of our Chinese nation. We should know the importance of protecting it well.
1. Which place does the Yangtze River finally run into?
The East Sea.
2. Which cities are along the Yangtze River? (At least two examples)
Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai.
3. What are the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River?
Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.
4. What can be filled in “ ▲ ”?
The wild animals of the Yangtze River
5. What can you do for the Yangtze River? (请自拟一句话作答)
I can tell my friends about the importance of the Yangtze River. (言之有理即可)
答案：1. The East Sea. 2. Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai. 3. Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. 4. The wild animals of the Yangtze River 5. I can tell my friends about the importance of the Yangtze River. (言之有理即可)
解析：
【解析】
1. 根据文中“It runs through the middle of China from west to east and runs into the East Sea at last.”可得出答案。
2. 从“Some important cities along the river are Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai.”可找到相关城市，写出至少两个即可。
3. 依据“They are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.”得出答案。
4. 该段落主要介绍长江流域的野生动物，据此归纳出标题。
5. 此为开放性问题，内容合理、表达正确即可，示例参考答案中的句子。
【答案】
1. The East Sea.
2. Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai. (At least two examples)
3. Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.
4. The wild animals of the Yangtze River
5. I can tell my friends about the importance of the Yangtze River. (言之有理即可)
【知识点】
阅读理解信息提取、段落标题归纳、开放性语言表达
【点评】
本文围绕长江的地理位置、文化、流域野生动物等展开介绍，题目考查学生从文本提取关键信息的能力，最后一题的开放性问题有助于培养学生的环保意识与语言运用能力。
【难度系数】
0.7
1. 根据文中“It runs through the middle of China from west to east and runs into the East Sea at last.”可得出答案。
2. 从“Some important cities along the river are Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai.”可找到相关城市，写出至少两个即可。
3. 依据“They are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.”得出答案。
4. 该段落主要介绍长江流域的野生动物，据此归纳出标题。
5. 此为开放性问题，内容合理、表达正确即可，示例参考答案中的句子。
【答案】
1. The East Sea.
2. Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai. (At least two examples)
3. Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge.
4. The wild animals of the Yangtze River
5. I can tell my friends about the importance of the Yangtze River. (言之有理即可)
【知识点】
阅读理解信息提取、段落标题归纳、开放性语言表达
【点评】
本文围绕长江的地理位置、文化、流域野生动物等展开介绍，题目考查学生从文本提取关键信息的能力，最后一题的开放性问题有助于培养学生的环保意识与语言运用能力。
【难度系数】
0.7