A River

A river is usually fresh water and it flows （流） toward an ocean or a lake.

The Nile River is the longest river in the world, and it is about 4,170 miles long. Also, it flows through nine different countries.

The Nile River helped the people of Egypt in ancient times and even today.

95 percent （百分比） of Egypt's population lives on the banks of the Nile River.

❶ Where do rivers flow toward?

A.A pond.

B.A mountain.

C.A city.

D.An ocean.

❷ How long is the Nile River?

A.About 4,170 miles.

B.About 4,710 miles.

C.About 4,170 meters.

D.About 4,710 meters.

❸ The Nile River flows through________different countries.

A.nine

B.ten

C.eleven

D.twelve

❹ ________of Egypt's population DOESN'T live on the banks of the Nile River.

A.59%

B.93%

C.95%

D.5%

❺ Which of the following is NOT true?

A.The Nile River is fresh water.

B.The Nile River is the longest river in the world.

C.The Nile River helped the people of Egypt in ancient times.

D.The Nile River doesn't help the people of Egypt today.

参考译文

河流通常属于淡水水域，它流向海洋或湖泊。

尼罗河是世界上最长的河流，其长度大约为4,170英里。此外，它流经了9个不同的国家。

尼罗河无论在古代还是现今，都对埃及人帮助很大。

埃及95%的人口居住在尼罗河两岸。