reading explorer 3 unit 8a Jeopardy Template

Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary

100

Why was the Grand Canal originally built?

a. to allow the army to move quickly from the north to the south

b. to transport food from the southern regions of China to the north

c. to enable more people to visit remote parts of China

d. to promote the cultural and traditional diversity of south China

b. to transport food from the southern regions of China to the north

100

What is NOT true about the Grand Canal?

a. It originally took six years to complete its construction.

b. Even today, it is the longest man-made river in the world.

c. Around a million people worked on the first part of the canal.

d. It allowed Peking duck and the Peking opera to spread to southern China.

100

previous; that existed in earlier times

former

100

most widely recognized

best-known

200

The canal was originally needed to transport ______.

a. soldiers

b. coal

c. textiles

d. food

200

Which of the following is closest in meaning to This development comes at a price, though. (paragraph F)?

a. But developing the canal involves spending a lot of money.

b. But even after spending money, people dislike the development.

c. But developing it is a lot more expensive than one can imagine.

d. But there are some negative consequences to this development.

200

an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work

accomplishment

200

a river or canal that can be used for travel

waterway

300

Which of the following is a true statement about the province of Shandong?

a. It is located north of Beijing.

b. The Peking opera comes from there.

c. A famous dish originally comes from there.

d. It is the southernmost point on the canal.

c. A famous dish originally comes from there.

300

The following sentence would best be placed at the end of which paragraph? The city of Yangzhou, for example, has created a beautiful park near its waterfront.

a. A

b. D

c. E

d. G

c. E

300

a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country

citizen

300

special features that a person or place is known for

trademarks

400

The author does NOT mention the destruction of buildings in ______.

a. Beijing

b. Yangzhou

c. Hangzhou

d. Wuxi

a. Beijing

400

What would be the best alternative heading for paragraph D?

a. Renewed Importance

b. Cultural Connections

c. The Army's Highway

d. The Origins of the Peking Opera

b. Cultural Connections

400

the act or process of repairing and painting an old building, piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again

renovation

400

something that provides help or support needed for survival

lifeline

500

Today, the Grand Canal is ______.

a. longer than it used to be

b. no longer used for transporting cargo

c. considered a possible tourist site

d. a UNESCO World Heritage Site

500

Add the events (a-f) to complete the timeline of the Grand Canal.

a. End of the canal’s golden age.

b. New parts of the canal built.

c. Construction of the Grand Canal begins.

d. Canal becomes a World Heritage Site.

e. Emperor Qianlong first tours the canal.

f. Construction is completed.

605 - 611 - 1279 - 1751 - 1855 - 2014

C - F - B - E - A - D

500

a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion

proposal

500

knock down; destroy a building

demolish