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China is made up of 56 ethnic groups. The ethnic majority group is known as the Han, and it accounts for 93 percent of the population. China's minorities account for 7 percent of the population. Many of the minorities are concentrated in China's five Autonomous Regions: Guangxi, Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia and Ningxia. ________
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The Mongolian
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Population
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Location
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Religion
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about 5 million
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Inner Mongolia and northern China
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Buddhism, Islam
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The Mongols led by Genghis Khan governed China and established the Yuan Dynasty. They have their own language and dialects.
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The Tibetan
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Population
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Location
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Religion
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about 4.6 million
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Tibet
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Buddhism
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The Tibetans and Hans have been living together for thousands of years. China's sovereignty (统治权) over Tibet can be traced back to the 13th century. The Tibetans enjoy the same freedom of religion and education as other Chinese.
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The Uygur
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Population
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Location
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Religion
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about 7 million
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Xinjiang
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Islam
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The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest region in China, covering one sixth of China's total area. A great deal of it is desert and mountains. Uygurs love dancing, singing and playing their own unique musical instruments. They are hospitable people. Visitors will be invited to taste sweet grapes, melons and plums, drink tea and join the lively dancing.
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The Zhuang
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Population
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Location
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about 15 million
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mainly in Guangxi
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The Zhuang is the largest ethnic minority group in China. They live in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and also Guangdong, Guizhou, Yunnan and Hunan, where they make their living as farmers. Their tropical fruits and farming produce are very famous. Every March, they have a big festival to celebrate with folk dancing and singing.
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The Hui
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Population
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Location
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Religion
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about 8 million
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northwestern China
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Islam
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The Hui has a long history of intermarriage with other nationalities such as the Arabs, Hans, etc. They follow many Muslim rules and taboos, such as not eating any pork. The men wear white or black skullcaps. Women cover themselves with white, black or green veils (面纱)．
语篇解读：文章简要介绍了中国的5个少数民族：蒙古族、藏族、维吾尔族、壮族和回族。
1．Which of the following can be put in the blank in the first paragraph?
A．The following are interesting pictures of ethnic minority groups.
B．Here is a brief introduction to five ethnic minority groups.
C．Would you like to know something about the Mongolian?
D．Which ethnic minority group do you want to know?
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据下文中对5个少数民族的简要介绍可知，此句应具有“启下”功能，故答案为B。
2．How long has China had sovereignty over Tibet?
A．13 centuries. B．About 8 centuries.
C．Less then 7 centuries. D．As long as 10 centuries.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二个表格下的第二句“China's sovereignty (统治权) over Tibet can be traced back to the 13th century.”可知，现在是21世纪，21减13应为8，故答案为B。
3．If a tourist wants to experience the ethnic minority festival atmosphere in spring, you recommend ________.
A．Xinjiang because travelers can dance with local people
B．Guangxi because there holds a big festival in March
C．Inner Mongolia because people there love dancing
D．Ningxia because it has rich heritages in arts and music
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四个表格下的最后一句“Every March, they have a big festival to celebrate ...”可知答案为B。
4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．The Tibetan is the largest ethnic minority group in China.
B．The Zhuangs live by farming and fishing.
C．The Huis follow many Muslim rules and taboos.
D．The Hui women wear veils to keep warm.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句可知C项正确。
