英语文章what is common（英语原版阅读:）
英语文章what is common（英语原版阅读:）flat drawings 平面的图画 find places 找地方图片来源于网络地图是一种平面的图画，它告诉我们去哪里找地方。先来读文章：图片来源于网络1.Maps are flat drawings that show us where to find places.
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这篇阅读理解的文章是：What is a map?
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先来读文章：
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1.Maps are flat drawings that show us where to find places.
地图是一种平面的图画，它告诉我们去哪里找地方。
flat drawings 平面的图画
find places 找地方
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2.A map always gives us a bird's eye view.
地图总是能给我们鸟瞰的视野。
a bird's eye view 鸟瞰的视野
3.That means that map is a drawing of a place from above.
这意味着地图是从上往下画的一个地方。
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4.Long ago the first maps were made in the dirt.
很久以前，第一张地图是在泥土中绘制的。
the first maps 第一张地图
in the dirt 泥土中
5.Now maps are on paper or on computers.
现在的地图要么在纸上，要么在电脑上。
on paper 纸上
on computers 电脑上
6.There are many different kinds of maps.
有许多不同种类的地图。
many different kinds of maps 许多不同种类的地图
7.A world map shows the whole Earth.
一张世界地图显示了整个地球。
A world map 一张世界地图
the whole Earth 整个地球
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8.Some maps can show us small areas like your neighborhood.
有些地图可以展示像你社区那样的小区域。
Some maps 有些地图
small areas 小区域
your neighborhood 你的社区
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9.We use directions on a map.
我们使用地图上的指示。
use directions 使用指示
on a map 地图上
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10.The top of a map is north.
地图的顶部是北方。
The top of a map 地图的顶部
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11.The bottom is south.
底部是南方。
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12.East is to the right.
东在右边。
to the right 在右边
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13.West is to the left.
西边在左边。
to the left 在左边
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再来读一遍完整的文章：
Maps are flat drawings that show us where to find places. A map always gives us a bird's eye view. That means that map is a drawing of a place from above. Long ago the first maps were made in the dirt. Now maps are on paper or on computers. There are many different kinds of maps. A world map shows the whole Earth. Some maps can show us small areas like your neighborhood. We use directions on a map. The top of a map is north. The bottom is south. East is to the right. West is to the left.
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根据短文，回答问题。
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参考答案：
1.A map is flat.
2.That means that map is a drawing of a place from above.
3.North America.
4.north south east west
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