河南苏北行省

OC Introduction

Geography

Biological Characteristics

Humanities

Name: nasr is recorded as the given name (appellation), Silaixeivng as the clan name, and uzuneqish as the middle name (the middle name will be explained later in the Humanities section).

His fur was glossy and smooth, and he knew his way well through mountains and woods. He had a bit of a rambling tongue, his words always multiplying the more he spoke. He was utterly earnest toward his companions and toward life itself. Like any other child, he loved fire, loved bright light, laughed and brimmed with vitality — as if it were his very nature.

Converted to human age, he would be sixteen — perhaps a little impulsive. But if he weren't impulsive, could you really call him young?

The angle between the equatorial plane and the ecliptic plane is 15 degrees. The rotation period is 21 hours. A month has 42 days, and there are 24 months in total. One orbit takes approximately 1,008.125 days. As a result, the seasonal changes are much smoother, but summer remains hot and winter remains cold.

The entire Hetaro Valley lies on the boundary between dry-hot and wet-cold climates, where the river flows through most of its cities. These cities enjoy spring-like weather all year round. In the north, there is a long winter and no summer, with spring and autumn merging into each other. The south is dry and hot all day long. As a result, the climatic boundaries between regions are quite distinct.

Red Bull Desert. The name refers to how dangerous this desert is.After this bull thrust its head and horns deep into Dengkou, it has been pushing eastward all the way to the river.

Weak-Black River. The first half, the Weak River, is made up of over a dozen intersecting and parallel streams, none of which can support boats. The deepest point is less than two meters, but it is hard not to notice this river, as its banks are thick with reed beds. In the past, this river was an endorheic river that never reached the sea, and it often dried up during the dry season. As a result, many abandoned villages or buildings can be seen along the old river courses. However, the river has now become more stable, and the reed beds nurtured by the riverbanks steadily appear along the current channel. Without the obstruction of these reeds, the wind would blow sand and dust from the desert everywhere, giving rise to seasonal strong sandstorms. The second half is called the Black River because it flows toward higher latitudes. The riverbed deepens, and the entire river takes on a dark bluish-black color.

The blade at the part corresponding to the human thumb, I believe, can be seen as a scaled-up beast claw. This leads to the extrapolation that its hardness and size might change with the seasons and age.

Their lifespan is roughly 105 years. There is no clear-cut boundary between adulthood and immaturity, but individuals are told whether they have reached adulthood through narrative means. The developmental stage equivalent to human ages 3 to 6 does not appear—in other words, in terms of conversion, no individuals ever occupy that age range. That is, within the span of about one year, they go from being like a human two-year-old to a human seven-year-old. In the later stages of life, they undergo rapid senescence, manifesting as a sudden loss of hearing or sight one day, followed by death within about half a year. They have a reproductive period that may fluctuate with changes in seasons or food availability.

Musical instrument.

As shown in the figure above, the RattleBones can be used as a standalone musical instrument in their own right (as a pair, similar to castanets) or as a plectrum for stringed instruments.（The prototype is the宁夏羊响板）

Because of the reproductive period, an entire generation could end up sharing the same birthday. But upon closer reflection, that doesn't seem very logical. Thus, middle names serve as an excellent solution to this problem. (The prototype is the Slavic name day.)

The relationship between the clans and the city-states is fairly egalitarian, manifesting as a leading-supporting dynamic akin to that between a hegemon and its allies.

For example.

Here's the English translation:

A medium-sized city, as shown in the figure. Within Kaicheng live 74 households with a population of over 1,300. Its perimeter is 1,717 meters, the walls stand 12 meters high, and the base of the walls is 6 meters thick. It covers an area of 318 mu (approximately 21.2 hectares). On all four sides are auxiliary gates and a moat. The city is dotted with 28 memorial archways and opera stages. There are also underground canals and water wells.

Its basic form is characterized by a convex back and a curved blade, with a protruding tooth on one side of the blade at the junction between the handle and the body, and it is decorated with various patterns. (Right image)

A weapon primarily for thrusting but also capable of slashing. Used for self-defense. (Left image)

Well, roughly speaking, I'll talk about my summer plan. First, we should construct something you call an AU. I don't know what A means; U should be universe. A container that I call Nasr. I will use a part of (樑), which won't harm it much. The background or memory settings of the container have been collected since the previous season. I think that should be enough. There is also background 316+401, so it will take some time.

"What do you mean? Are you saying that not only does the history exam last only an hour, but it also has so many of these 'innovative' questions? (Even though I can't solve most of them, it's just way too ridiculous.)"

Reading Passage: "A Night at Qingshui Stream" by Chen Mingyun

The sound of wind and rain had faded away. I lay wide awake, without a trace of drowsiness.

A faint light crept through the window lattice. The smell of grains, burning leaves, and tung oil mixed with the fresh scent of the newly changed towel, blending into a rich and profound rural atmosphere. It had stopped raining outside. The old man sharing my bed was already fast asleep, emitting deep, calm breathing. Indeed, the old man was relaxed and peaceful. "Yes," I thought, "the old people are always comfortable and tranquil."

The old-fashioned warmth was heartening. Just one sentence from the old man, "This is Master Driver Zhang," and the whole family treated you like family. A misunderstanding. They had mistaken me for someone else...

The old man turned to close the door, shutting the violent wind and rain outside; afterwards, the small kerosene lamp emitted a peaceful glow. Third Sister got busy pouring tea and boiling water.

"Master Zhang must be starving," the old woman said. She came to wipe the table and set the dishes. Her hair was combed smoothly after her bun, showing a diligent appearance, her face full of smiles: "Our countryside meals are always late, unlike meals at your work unit." I was pushed to the seat of honor facing the door.

They did their utmost: tender yellow fried corn kernels, savory pickled cabbage head, and they even slaughtered a duck... It suddenly occurred to me that maybe the old man wanted something from me, such as buying some coal, and needed my help? Maybe he was too embarrassed to ask! I took the initiative to ask—

"Coal?" the old woman asked.

"Yes, I can get some."

The old woman thought for a moment and looked probing at the old man.

"It's also good to save on firewood!" The old man said in a gloomy tone.

I finally understood that they didn't ask for anything from me! I was a bit at a loss, what was all this for?

It was probably because they were content. Thanks to today's good policies, they had plenty to eat and drink, with smiles blossoming on their faces.

The rain was still falling...

My original plan was to rush to Shuanghe Town by tonight to stay overnight. The car had broken down. It was getting dark, dark clouds were gathering, a heavy rain was about to pour down! The highway was empty and desolate. Only my own car and a Huanghe brand truck loaded with full logs remained.

The old man returned after hoeing the fields. Seeing the situation, he sincerely invited me. I followed him and ran up the slope to his roofed porch, and the rain poured down...

Third Sister had become acquainted with me and told me that once, another driver had voluntarily helped the old man and his wife load a dozen miles of wood on his tricycle; that driver was strange, when the car approached, he slammed on the brakes sharply and shouted "Get on!" As soon as you got off the car, "whoosh," he was gone, and he didn't even let you see his face.

"It rained right after returning home that day." The old man, who had been quietly listening to our chat, interrupted. The muddy light in his eyes flickered and shimmered. The old man was recalling, his voice full of emotion. What he recalled was nothing more than a tiny bit of help he received from others, but how can you forget a kindness? (Hmm, are you sure it's not something that's left unspoken?)

"My father," Third Sister smiled and glanced at the old man, "he talks about this as soon as he has free time; a grateful heart is a good thing! I've heard it all many times, a truck, a 'square-headed shell,' a car—"

I was shocked. The truck I drove was the peasant's "square-headed shell," a Yellow River truck!

Outside, the wind was still blowing and the rain was still falling, but inside the house it was all warmth and serenity. To be sure, my spending the night at the old man's house was a very accidental coincidence, yet this stormy night made me feel the hardships of life for the first time.

Right, no matter how difficult it was, I had to speak up loudly: "Old man, it wasn't me!" I begged for their forgiveness.

After breakfast, I said goodbye.

"Old man! Old woman!" I summoned my courage and spoke...

The old man figured out my meaning and nodded, "I recognized it a long time ago." His gaze became gentler, "The other driver was an outsider; you are our Jiang'an native, right? Your accent is very different."

"Then—"

"Ah," the old man waved his hands repeatedly, "certainly, it certainly should be."

I left, stumbling several steps, my mind muddled like a mess of silk threads, unable to think of a way out.

After crossing the stone bridge, I slowly turned back to look at the old man's tiled house. Hidden among the verdant bamboo, the house faced the ramp, and on the pink wall were three large characters written in earth red: "Qingshui Stream." After the rain, the green leaves of the whole world were adorned with glittering water droplets, making the scenery crystal clear...

(With abridgments)

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Questions:

Activity 1: Text Appreciation

9. Which of the following analyses and appreciations of the relevant content and artistic features of the text is incorrect? (3 points)

A. The reason "I" could not sleep at the beginning of the article was mainly because the car had broken down and I couldn't get to Shuanghe Town for the night, making me feel unsettled.

B. Judging from Third Sister's words, the father had been very grateful and unforgettable for the help given to him by the out-of-province driver.

C. During the narration, the article intersperses descriptions of the rain many times, which sets the environmental atmosphere and promotes the development of the plot.

D. The ending of the article echoes the beginning, describing the beautiful and bright scenery after the rain, leaving readers with space for lingering thoughts.

10. Based on the context, savor the underlined sentences in the text and answer the questions in the brackets. (6 points)

(1) Afterwards, the small kerosene lamp emitted a peaceful glow.

(What is the expressive effect of this sentence?) (3 points)

(2) That driver was strange, when the car approached, he slammed on the brakes sharply and shouted "Get on!" As soon as you got off the car, "whoosh," he was gone, and he didn't even let you see his face!

(Where does this person's "strangeness" lie?) (3 points)

Activity 2: Problem Inquiry

11. What two misunderstandings are written in this text? Please briefly summarize them and analyze the expressive effect of setting up misunderstandings in this writing technique. (5 points)

12. The title "A Night at Qingshui Stream" has rich implications for the word "Qingshui Stream". Please briefly analyze it in conjunction with the full text. (6 points)

"Words cannot describe how I felt when I came across this reading passage during the exam."

书非借不能读也。子不闻藏书者乎？七略、四库，天子之书，然天子读书者有几？汗牛塞屋，富贵家之书，然富贵人读书者有几？其他祖父积，子孙弃者无论焉。非读书为然，天下物皆然。非夫人之物而强假焉，必虑人逼取，而惴惴焉摩玩之不已，曰：“今日存，明日去，吾不得而见与之矣。”

I don't know what breed she is. She often doesn't look at the camera.

The marking around his right eye looks a lot like a scar. He's the No. 1 killer at No. 3 Middle School. Do you dare look him in the eye for three seconds?

Grass is growing on the tree.

I don't know what to name it.

Aoyun Qimuge.

Shubian Eji.

Songtsen Gampo.

Nalan Xingde.

I guess she's a senior student, because she has three suits.

Jarring. Overlapping. Fragmented. Monotonous.

I don't know how to describe them. But I quite like these fragments.

Like me.

Hybrid.

Chaotic.

Mint ice cream is quite tasty.