Listening Content

[1:06] The Longest River in China – Analysis of the Yangtze River and Its Significance

　Tip:It takes [1:06] to read this article.

Listening Content Display

This article introduces the longest river in China—the Yangtze River—covering its origin, basin terrain, importance for economy and agriculture, and rich cultural heritage.

Select word → Click 🔍 to translate"

Content

Learn English in 1 minute every day! This website offers short English readings suitable for beginners, each with audio and text, with interesting content and moderate difficulty. By reading one article every day, you can develop a sense of language and improve both reading and listening skills. Start your English progress journey now! Below is a collection by Qicai.com editor Xiao Wu of beginner English reading practice and listening content from a daily short English passage.

The N.C. River is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world. After the Amazon River and the Nile River, it originates from the Qinghai Plateau. The river flows through various terrains, including mountains, plains, and cities, making it a vital natural resource for the country. Its origin on the Qinghai Plateau provides abundant water supply and diverse ecosystems, supporting both human and wildlife populations.

The N.C. River basin is crucial for China's population and economic activities. Numerous cities and towns rely on the river for water, transportation, and agriculture. The fertile lands along the riverbanks promote crop cultivation, while the river itself serves as a significant route for trade and travel. Its strategic importance has shaped the development of surrounding regions, making the basin a center of both historical and modern economic growth.

The N.C. River is also rich in cultural heritage. Often referred to as the Mother River of China, it holds deep historical significance in Chinese civilization. Ancient settlements, cultural landmarks, and historical events are closely tied to the river. Festivals, traditions, and folklore connected to the river continue to influence the cultural identity of local communities. Its heritage highlights the intertwining of natural geography and human history.

That concludes the listening content of the beginner English reading practice daily short passage collected by Qicai.com editor Xiao Wu. We hope you gain something after listening!

Listening Comprehension

basin
noun
1. a bowl-shaped vessel
usually used for holding food or liquids
e.g. she mixed the dough in a large basin
2. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe
where you can wash your hands and face
e.g. he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
Synonym: washbasinwashbowlwashstandlavatory
3. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries
an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
e.g. flood control in the Missouri basin
Synonym: river basinwatersheddrainage basincatchment areacatchment basindrainage area
4. a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
e.g. the basin of the Great Salt Lake
5. the quantity that a basin will hold
e.g. a basinful of water
Synonym: basinful
heritage
noun
1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
Synonym: inheritance
2. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
e.g. my only inheritance was my mother's blessing
the world's heritage of knowledge
Synonym: inheritance
3. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
e.g. a heritage of freedom
4. that which is inherited
a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
Synonym: inheritance
originates