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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 976 words · 5 minutes · 0 reads · Expert
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This graded Chinese reading practice article combines authentic reading with optional pinyin, translation, audio, vocabulary, and comprehension practice.
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- HSK Read
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- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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- Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Reading questions and answers
According to the article, what is the Xi'an city wall compared to?
An ancient thread-bound classic with a rustic binding
Why does the author face the city wall almost daily?
Because the author lives outside the city and it's convenient for commuting
According to the article, what was the original function of the city wall?
Blocking and defense
According to the article, what is the current role of the city wall?
A marker of the city's annual rings, shaping the city's spirit
How does the author describe the function of the gateways?
Connecting inside and outside, bringing in outside breath and exporting city information
What does the article want to illustrate by saying 'bricks are small, the wall is grand'?
The dialectical relationship between tallness and smallness
