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Look and say the numbers.
6,300
5,464
6,671
They are the lengths of three famous rivers.
Can you guess what the rivers are
six thousand and three hundred
five thousand, four hundred and sixty-four
six thousand, six hundred and seventy-one
Ella went on a trip. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
(1) What can you see in the picture
Waterfall.　　/ w t f l/
(2) Do you know what famous place it is
It’s the Hukou Waterfall.
(3) What do you know about it
It’s on the Yellow River between Shanxi
Province and Shaanxi Province.
What do you think Ella and Yaming will talk about
Yaming: Welcome back, Ella! How was your trip
Ella: It was great! We saw the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Is that the longest river in China
Yaming: No, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China. It travels the farthest and is about 6,300
kilometres long. The Yellow River is 5,464 kilometres long and is the second longest. By the
way, do you know why it’s called the Yellow River
Ella: Because it’s yellow
Yaming: Right. Some parts of the river carry brown and yellow earth.
Ella: That’s interesting! I like learning about rivers. My favourite is the Nile. Did you know it’s the
longest river in the world
Yaming: Yes, it’s 6,671 kilometres long. It’s very important in Egypt’s history.
Ella: That’s right. Both the Nile and the Yellow River helped ancient civilizations to develop. And
they’re still very important today.
Yaming: Yes. In China, we even call the Yellow River our “mother river”!
Ella: We should protect them at all costs.
/ j tsi/
/na l/
Read the conversation. Underline the rivers mentioned and check your predictions about the numbers.
3a
Do you know anything about the rivers
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. It runs about 6,300 kilometers through China, starting from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and flowing into the East China Sea. It plays an important role in Chinese history, culture, transportation and agriculture.
The Yellow River is the second longest river in China and the "mother river" of Chinese civilization. It is famous for its yellow silt from the Loess Plateau. It runs about 5,464 kilometers across northern China and empties into the Bohai Sea.
Nile River is the longest river in the world. It is about 6,650 kilometers long and runs through 11 countries in northeastern Africa, like Egypt and Sudan. For thousands of years, it has given people water and good soil for farming, so it is very important for life in this area.
What do Yaming and Ella know about these rivers Read the conversation again and complete the table.
River Country Length Importance
Yellow River _______ _______ km helped in the development of ancient ____________
Nile River _______ _______ km China
5,464
Egypt
6,671
civilizations
/d vel pm nt/
/ s v la ze n/
3b
Do you think rivers are important to us
What should we do
We should protect them at all costs.
A. no matter what it takes
B. at all times
C. at all hours
(1) Where did Ella go on her trip
She visited the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River.
(2) Does Ella know much about Chinese rivers at the beginning How do you know
No, she doesn't. She thought the Yellow River might be the longest.
(3) Why does the Yellow River have its name
Because some parts of the river carry brown and yellow earth.
(4) Where does the Yellow River rank in length among China’s rivers
It is the second longest river in China.
Read the conversation again carefully and answer the questions.
3a
(5) What do the Nile and the Yellow River have in common
They helped ancient civilizations develop and are still very important today.
(6) At the end of the conversation, Ella says: "We should protect them at all
costs." Why does she say this
She says this because rivers are important for civilizations, history, and
daily life, and they may face danger like pollution.
Read the conversation again carefully and answer the questions.
3a
Why do we call the Yellow River our “mother river”
Because the Yellow River is the cradle(摇篮) of ancient Chinese civilization. It provided water for farming, supported the growth of early settlements(聚居地), and helped shape Chinese culture and history. It has nurtured(培育) generations of Chinese people, so we call it our "mother river".
What could we do to protect rivers
stop dumping waste into rivers
reduce chemical use
plant trees along river banks
Yaming: Welcome back, Ella! How was your trip
Ella: It was great! We saw the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Is that the longest river in
China
Yaming: No, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China. It travels the farthest and is about 6,300
kilometres long. The Yellow River is 5,464 kilometres long and is the second longest. By
the way, do you know why it’s called the Yellow River
Ella: Because it’s yellow
Yaming: Right. Some parts of the river carry brown and yellow earth.
Ella: That’s interesting! I like learning about rivers. My favourite is the Nile. Did you know it’s
the longest river in the world
Yaming: Yes, it’s 6,671 kilometres long. It’s very important in Egypt’s history.
Ella: That’s right. Both the Nile and the Yellow River helped ancient civilizations to develop.
And they’re still very important today.
Yaming: Yes. In China, we even call the Yellow River our “mother river”!
Ella: We should protect them at all costs.
Analyze the article.
3a
Greeting
Talk about ranking
(排名) and length
Talk about origin of name(名称由来)
Talk about importance
Action
Yaming: Welcome back, Ella! How was your trip
Ella: It was great! We saw the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Is that the longest river in
China
Yaming: No, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China. It travels the farthest and is about 6,300
kilometres long. The Yellow River is 5,464 kilometres long and is the second longest. By
the way, do you know why it’s called the Yellow River
Ella: Because it’s yellow
Yaming: Right. Some parts of the river carry brown and yellow earth.
Ella: That’s interesting! I like learning about rivers. My favourite is the Nile. Did you know it’s
the longest river in the world
Yaming: Yes, it’s 6,671 kilometres long. It’s very important in Egypt’s history.
Ella: That’s right. Both the Nile and the Yellow River helped ancient civilizations to develop.
And they’re still very important today.
Yaming: Yes. In China, we even call the Yellow River our “mother river”!
Ella: We should protect them at all costs.
Find out the sentences that the speakers use to keep the conversation moving.
3a
Ella: Could you tell me more about China, Yaming
Yaming: Sure! What would you like to know
Ella: What’s the biggest desert in China
Yaming: It’s the Taklimakan Desert.
Ella: Do you know ...
Imagine that you are Yaming or Ella. Continue the conversation with a partner about other geographical features in China.
3d
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it.
3c
Yaming: Welcome back, Ella! How was your trip
Ella: It was great! We saw the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River. Is that the longest river in
China
Yaming: No, the Yangtze River is the longest river in China. It travels the farthest and is about 6,300
kilometres long. The Yellow River is 5,464 kilometres long and is the second longest. By
the way, do you know why it’s called the Yellow River
Ella: Because it’s yellow
Yaming: Right. Some parts of the river carry brown and yellow earth.
Ella: That’s interesting! I like learning about rivers. My favourite is the Nile. Did you know it’s
the longest river in the world
Yaming: Yes, it’s 6,671 kilometres long. It’s very important in Egypt’s history.
Ella: That’s right. Both the Nile and the Yellow River helped ancient civilizations to develop.
And they’re still very important today.
Yaming: Yes. In China, we even call the Yellow River our “mother river”!
Ella: We should protect them at all costs.

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