TOEFL과 SAT 시험에 자주 등장하는 다양한 배경지식 독해 지문에 강해지려면 같은 주제를 다른 측면에서 접근하는 훈련이 필요합니다. 〈미국교과서 읽는 리딩〉시리즈(전9권)는 이러한 훈련이 충분히 이뤄지도록 하나의 주제를 놓고 서로 다른 내용으로 접근하는 훈련을 2번씩 9단계에 걸쳐 충분히 연습시킵니다. 이와 같은 연습을 반복할 때, 어떠한 배경지식 독해 문제가 나오더라도 당황하지 않고 쉽게 문제를 풀어낼 수 있습니다.
One of the earliest human civilizations formed in Egypt about 5,000 years ago. It was centered on the Nile River. The land around the Nile was very fertile because the river flooded every year. During the floods, the river left rich topsoil and silt on the land. This let farmers grow many crops. Soon, Egypt had a large population.
Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs. They were kings, but people believed the pharaohs were descended from gods. As god-kings, the pharaohs ruled over the Egyptians, who were slaves.
The ancient Egyptians were great engineers and builders. They built enormous pyramids that were tombs for the pharaohs. They also built the Sphinx near the pyramids. And they constructed many other stone temples and monuments throughout the land.
The ancient Egyptians developed a writing system called hieroglyphics. It used pictures and symbols that represented ideas, sound, and objects. Hieroglyphics were carved on walls and monuments.
Q) What is the main idea of the passage?
a. The pharaohs were god-kings who ruled over slaves.
b. The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
c. Ancient Egypt had a very impressive civilization.
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One of the earliest human civilizations formed in Egypt about 5,000 years ago. It was centered on the Nile River. The land around the Nile was very fertile because the river flooded every year. During the floods, the river left rich topsoil and silt on the land. This let farmers grow many crops. Soon, Egypt had a large population.
Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs. They were kings, but people believed the pharaohs were descended from gods. As god-kings, the pharaohs ruled over the Egyptians, who were slaves.
The ancient Egyptians were great engineers and builders. They built enormous pyramids that were tombs for the pharaohs. They also built the Sphinx near the pyramids. And they constructed many other stone temples and monuments throughout the land.
The ancient Egyptians developed a writing system called hieroglyphics. It used pictures and symbols that represented ideas, sound, and objects. Hieroglyphics were carved on walls and monuments.
Q) What is the main idea of the passage?
a. The pharaohs were god-kings who ruled over slaves.
b. The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
c. Ancient Egypt had a very impressive civilization.
<미국 초등 3·4학년 과정>조선일보
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