Part 1: Yellow River (PDF)

第一部分 黄河 Part 1 ( Yellow River ) 1) 一、选择 Choose 1) The source of the Yellow River, Yangtze River, and Lancang River, known as the "Three-River Source," is located in ( ). 1- Gansu Province 2- Sichuan Province 3- Qinghai Province 4- Hubei Province 2)...

第一部分 黄河 Part 1 ( Yellow River ) 1) 一、选择 Choose 1) The source of the Yellow River, Yangtze River, and Lancang River, known as the "Three-River Source," is located in ( ). 1- Gansu Province 2- Sichuan Province 3- Qinghai Province 4- Hubei Province 2) Qinghai is located in the ( ) of China. 1- East 2- northwest 3- South 4- middle 3) ( ) is the only provincial capital city in China where the Yellow River flows through. 1- Chengdu 2- Beijing 3- Lanzhou 4- Shanghai 4) There is a major ancient trade route in Gansu Province that connected the Central Plains with the Western Regions. It is ( ). 1- Tea Horse Road 2- Hexi Corridor 3- Hui-Hang Ancient Road 4- Jianmen Shu Road 5) ( ) was one of the most important ancient trade routes in China. 1- Silk Road 2- Great Wall Route 3- Tea Route 4- Porcelain Route 6) The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, collectively known as ( ), is a transnational economic initiative proposed and led by the People's Republic of China in 2013, involving nearly 70 countries and international organizations. 1- the Belt and Road Initiative 2- New Silk Road 3- Silk Road Revival Belt 4- International Cooperation Belt 7) The most famous noodle dish in Lanzhou is ( ). 1- Hot Dry Noodles 2- Zhajiang Noodles 3- Pian’er Chuan 4- Beef Noodles 8) The Yellow River's water appears yellow because it flows through ( ), carrying a large amount of silt. 1- Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau 2- Loess Plateau 3- Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 4- Pamir Plateau 9. The Yellow River exhibits a unique phenomenon of a "suspended river," which refers to a river where ( ). 1- The river surface is higher than the ground 2- The river surface is lower than the ground 3- Both river and ground surfaces are high 4- Both river and ground surfaces are low 10. He always talks about others behind their backs; therefore, ( ), no one likes him. 1- 口若悬河 2- 三十年河东，三十年河西 3- 跳进黄河洗不清 4- 黄河之水天上来 11. This student helped an elderly person who had fallen, but the elder accused him of knocking them down; he simply ( )! 1- 口若悬河 2- 三十年河东，三十年河西 3- 跳进黄河洗不清 4- 黄河之水天上来 12. His company made a lot of money, but suddenly went bankrupt, truly a case of ( )! 1- 口若悬河 2- 三十年河东，三十年河西 3- 跳进黄河洗不清 4- 黄河之水天上来 13. "黄河之水天上来，奔流到海不复回"was written by the Tang dynasty poet ( ) to describe the Yellow River. 1- Li Bai 2- Du Fu 3- He Zhizhang 4- Wang Bo 二、填空 Fill in the blank 1- China's longest river is Yangtze River / 长江 2- Due to the geographical features of China, most of its rivers flow From west to east / 从东往西 3- Yellow River / 黄河 is very important to the Chinese nation and is referred to as the "Mother River" of China. 三、回答问题 Answer the questions 1- The Chinese value the concept of "whole before parts," reflected in the way dates and locations are written, such as "2024 年 11 月 7 号" or "甘肃省兰州市" - Do Egyptians have a similar concept? - What are the similarities and differences between Egyptian and Chinese concepts? - Can you give some examples? Answer 1- Egyptian Concept of Date and Location Ordering: - Dates: In modern Egyptian Arabic, dates are typically written in the Western format: day/month/year. However, traditional Islamic calendars (Hijri) are also used, which follow a different order. - Locations: Locations are generally written in ascending order, starting with the smallest unit and moving to the largest. For example, "‫ مصر‬،‫ "القاهرة‬means "Cairo, Egypt." 2- Similarities and Differences: - Similarity: Both cultures have a systematic approach to writing dates and locations, reflecting a logical and organized mindset. - Differences: Date Order: The primary difference lies in the order of date components. Chinese prioritizes the larger time frame first, while Egyptian Arabic often follows the Western convention. Location Order: Chinese emphasizes the broader geographical context first, while Egyptian Arabic tends to start with the specific location and then move to the larger region. 3- Examples: - Chinese: Date: 2023 年 12 月 25 日 (2023 year 12 month 25 day) Location: 北京市朝阳区 (Beijing City Chaoyang District) - Egyptian Arabic: Date: 25/12/2023 (day/month/year) or 25 2023 ‫( ديسمبر‬25 December 2023) Location: ‫ مصر‬،‫( القاهرة‬Cairo, Egypt) 2- The Yellow River is known as the "Mother River" of the Chinese, while the Nile is the "Mother River" of Egyptians. What similarities and differences do they have? Answer Similarities: 1- Lifeblood of Civilizations 2- Source of Myth and Legend 3- Architectural Marvels 4- Cultural Development Differences: 1- Geographic Location 2- River Characteristics: - Yellow River: Known for its unpredictable nature, the Yellow River is prone to devastating floods and sediment-laden waters, which have both benefited and harmed its surrounding regions. - Nile River: The Nile River is generally more predictable, with annual floods that deposit fertile silt, making the land along its banks ideal for agriculture. 3- Cultural Impact: - Yellow River: The Yellow River shaped the development of Chinese civilization, influencing its culture, language, and history. - Nile River: The Nile River played a crucial role in the rise of ancient Egyptian civilization, leading to the development of a complex society with a unique system of writing, art, and religion.