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1、Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.United Arab EmiratesA Reading AZ Level Z Leveled BookWord Count:1,551WritingResearch more about the history of the United Arab Emirates.Write an essay explaining what led to the formation and the independence of the country.Social StudiesMake
2、a travel brochure for the United Arab Emirates.Highlight important facts about the history and culture,places to visit,and what tourists should consider when planning their trip.Connectionswww.readinga-Written by Jill ShermanLEVELED BOOK ZLEVELED BOOK ZUnited Arab Emirateswww.readinga-How has the Un
3、ited Arab Emirates become a successful modern country while still holding on to its Arabic past?Focus QuestionWritten by Jill ShermanUnited Arab Emirates16Glossaryarchitecture(n.)the design and construction of buildings(p.5)dialects(n.)forms of language that are used in specific regions or by specif
4、ic groups of people(p.7)economy(n.)the circulation of money in industry,trade,and finance in a country or area(p.10)federation(n.)a large,political group made up of smaller groups united by a common goal(p.5)fertile(adj.)producing or able to produce a lot of plants or crops(p.9)immigrants(n.)people
5、who come to live in a new country,especially for the purpose of settling there(p.6)mosques(n.)places of worship in the Islamic faith(p.5)negotiated(v.)tried to reach a formal agreement through discussion(p.11)reserves(n.)supplies of things set aside or stored for future use(p.14)rivalry(n.)the state
6、 of being in competition,often for a prize or superiority(p.6)shoals(n.)high ground under water that is dangerous to boats(p.8)species(n.)groups of living things that are physically similar and can reproduce(p.9)truce(n.)an agreement not to fight(p.10)16United Arab EmiratesCountries Around the World
7、 Level Z Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Jill ShermanAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Front cover:The Altaqwa Mosque in Sharjah,United Arab Emirates(UAE),stands out against the modern buildings of the area.Title page:The white marble interior of the UAEs Shaikh Zayed Mosque glows with purple ligh
8、t.Page 3:A family shops in a mall in Dubai.Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover:Henglein and Steets/Cultura/Getty Images;title page:Munjid Al Akhdar/123RF;page 3:Patrick Eckersley/arabianEye/Getty Images;page 5:Frans Lemmens/Corbis Documentary/Getty Images;page 6:BananaStock/BananaStock/Thinkstock;p
9、age 7:Bloomberg/Getty Images;page 8:Andrea Willmore/iStock/Thinkstock;page 9(left):Smellme/D;page 9(center left):Biosphoto/Biosphoto/SuperStock;page 9(center right):David Shale/NPL/Minden Pictures;page 9(right):Tom McHugh/Science Source/Getty Images;page 11:Kami/arabianEye/Getty Images;page 12:Lucia
10、no Mortula/123RF;page 13(left):AliquisNJ/iStock/Thinkstock;page 13(right):Konstantin Stepanenko/123RF;page 14:Robert_Ford/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images;page 15(top):SteveAllenPhoto/iStock/Thinkstock;page 15(bottom):CapturedByAmelia/iStock/Thinkstockarchitecturedialectseconomyfederationfertil
11、eimmigrantsmosquesnegotiatedreservesrivalryshoalsspeciestruceWords to KnowCorrelationLEVEL ZUVN/A50Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA15Source:CIA World Factbook(2016)United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Level ZPopulation:5,927,482Land:83,600 sq km(32,278 sq.mi.)Capital City:A
12、bu DhabiPrimary Language:ArabicPrimary Religion:IslamName of Currency:UAE dirham153United Arab Emirates Level ZTable of ContentsWhere Is It?.4People .6Land .8History .10Landmarks .12Conclusion .14Glossary .1614ConclusionThe UAE has a long and interesting history.When oil companies uncovered its vast
13、 reserves,the UAE began to flourish economically,and opportunities there drew immigrants.As immigrants continue to move to the UAE,the culture is constantly changing.While it holds onto its Arabic past,modern citizens remain ready to build the UAE bigger and better.The future of the UAE looks bright
14、.Mosques that are hundreds of years old are often surrounded by modern skyscrapers creating a beautiful contrast in the UAE.4United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates PERSIAN GULF(Arabian Gulf)GULF OF OMANSAUDI ARABIAOMANQATAROMANAbu DhabiDubaiSharjahAjmanUmm al QuwainRas al KhaimahAl FujairahAbu Dha
15、biHDubaiASIAAFRICAEUROPEUNITED ARAB EMIRATESWhere Is It?The United Arab Emirates(UAE)is a Middle Eastern country.The Middle East region is located at the hub of three continents:Asia,Africa,and Europe.Most of the countries in the Middle East are entirely in Asia,though some lie either completely or
16、partially in Africa and Europe.The UAE is entirely in Asia.It covers about 83,600 square kilometers(32,278 sq.mi.)of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman.The majority of the UAE coastline runs along the Persian Gulf,which is called the Arabian Gulf by people in the reg
17、ion.It flows outward to the Indian Ocean.A small part of its eastern coast lies directly on the Gulf of Oman.In all,the UAE has 1,318 kilometers(819 mi.)of coastline.13United Arab Emirates Level ZAnother record-breaking landmark in Dubai is Palm Jumeirah,one of the worlds largest human-made islands.
18、When viewed from above,the design looks like a palm tree.Originally billed as the eighth wonder of the world,this first-class tourist destination houses four thousand luxury villas and apartments,which some people have made their permanent homes.Parks and ski resorts are tourist spots in most places
19、,but in the desert country of the UAE their mere presence,combined with their enormous size,makes them worthy landmarks.Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is a huge indoor theme park at 86,000 square meters(925,696 sq.ft.)and the first Ferrari-themed park.Visitors enjoy thrill rides and drive miniature cars
20、.Ski Dubai has slopes,slides,and jumps in its 3,000-square-meter(32,292 sq.ft.)machine-made snow park.The Burj Khalifa tower took six years to build and opened in 2010.Palm Jumeirah5Do You Know?Dubai is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.In 1968,there were just thirteen cars in the entir
21、e city.Today,planners are building double-decker roads for the citys 1.4 million vehicles.United Arab Emirates Level ZThe UAE is a federation of seven independent Arab states,which include Abu Dhabi,Dubai,Sharjah(SHAR-juh),Ajman(ej-MAHN),Umm al Quwain(OOM AHL ky-WAYN),Ras al Khaimah(RAHS AHL KY-muh)
22、,and Al Fujairah(AHL foo-JY-ruh).Each state has its own capital city,which shares the name of the state.The federations capital city,Abu Dhabi,lies on an island in the gulf.Abu Dhabi,the UAEs second-largest city,dates back to 3,000 bce.Modern Abu Dhabi blends its ancient culture with contemporary ar
23、chitecture.The city has both stately white-domed mosques and shining skyscrapers.Northeast of Abu Dhabi stands the countrys largest city,Dubai,which serves as a center for trade and tourism.Though both cities show off their wealth,Dubai shines brightly.It is home to the worlds tallest building,the o
24、nly seven-star hotel,and one of the largest artificial islands.A modern roadway in Dubai12LandmarksThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Dubai is one of the largest and most famous landmarks in the country.The Mosque honors Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan,who helped build the UAEs strong economy while
25、preserving its Islamic culture.As a building that keeps the traditional domes of Islamic mosque style,the mosque symbolizes Islams focus on respect,love,and peace.Emirates Palace Hotel,though not home to royalty,is a landmark of Arab culture.In Dubai,marked by luxury hotels,the palace stands out.It
26、is located on 85 hectares(210 acres)of landscaped garden space and 1.3 kilometers(0.8 mi.)of private beach property.The palace has 348 luxury rooms,14 world-class restaurants,and a host of other offerings for visitors to enjoy.At an incredible 830 meters(2,723 ft.),the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dub
27、ai sets the record as the tallest building in the world.Unlike the Grand Mosque or Emirates Palace,Burj Khalifa is an entirely modern construction,which,for the growing UAE,represents the future of Dubai.Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque6PeopleAlthough millions of people live in the UAE,most are not citizen
28、s;immigrants make up a majority of the UAEs total population.Most hail from other Arab countries or South Asia,and have relocated to the UAE for work.The UAEs citizens,called Emirati,are descended from the Arab tribes that settled the region long ago,and although these tribes have a history of rival
29、ry,many share certain traditions.For example,most UAE citizens prefer to wear traditional Arab clothing.The men wear a long,white,cotton,ankle-length garment,a head covering,and a light scarf(either white or red checkered).Traditional women don two kinds of dress:At home,they might wear a dress with
30、 loose pants.Outside,they must dress modestly and usually wear a dark cloak and use a scarf to cover their head.At times women also cover their faces.The scarves have religious meaning but also serve as protection from the sun.A UAE family poses for a portrait.Children wear traditional clothing at m
31、ore formal occasions.11United Arab Emirates Level ZDue to financial problems,Great Britain was no longer able to afford to keep a military presence in the region.In 1968,Great Britain announced its plan to withdraw from the gulf.The Trucial States,along with Qatar and Bahrain,decided to form a feder
32、ation,so they negotiated to decide what the Trucial States would become.Qatar and Bahrain eventually decided to become independent countries,but six of the Trucial States joined together as the UAE in 1971.A seventh state,Ras al-Khaymah,joined in 1972.At this point,all the states had gained independ
33、ence from Britain and became the UAE.The UAE is also a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC).Along with Kuwait,Bahrain,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,and Oman,the GCC works together on security and economic projects.For example,the organization has strengthened military cooperation between member countrie
34、s.Emirati girls carry their countrys flag in a parade on National Day on December 2.Each year,the UAE celebrates its independence on this day.7United Arab Emirates Level ZIslam is the most common religion in the UAE,and in 2005,Muslims made up the majority of the UAE population.In the UAE,most peopl
35、e speak Arabic,which is the countrys official language.In schools,students learn Modern Standard Arabic,but most Emiratis also speak dialects of surrounding countries.Many people speak English as well.The UAEs biggest businessesoil and constructionare traditionally male-dominated industries,and many
36、 of the foreign workers who move to the UAE for jobs are young men without families.Because these foreign workers make up so much of the population,more men than women live in the UAE.Men make up two-thirds of the total population.A construction worker on a skyscraper in Abu Dhabi.10HistoryHumans ha
37、ve lived on the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years.Wandering groups settled in the area and eventually adopted Islam around 600 ce.Over several centuries,the gulf became an important trade route linking Europe to Asia.In the 1600s,England established itself as one of the strongest powers in th
38、e region.In the 1700s,the Arab states that make up what we know today as the UAE began to form as sheikhdoms,or areas ruled by leaders called sheikhs,which fought each other for control of the region.Britain took control of trade routes in the region in the early 1800s.In 1820,Great Britain signed a
39、 peace treaty,or truce,with the sheikhs of the coastal tribes.Later,these states signed additional truces,and the sheikhdoms came to be called the Trucial States.In the mid-1900s,the Sheikh in control of Abu Dhabi agreed to let British-owned oil companies look over the land.After several decades of
40、searching,the oil company Abu Dhabi Marine Areas detected a large oil deposit in 1958.In the years that followed,oil was also discovered in Dubai and Sharjah,and foreign oil companies quickly began drilling in the Trucial States.The economy of the UAE improved dramatically and quickly.8Landforms of
41、the United Arab EmiratesLandforms of the United Arab EmiratesPERSIAN GULF(Arabian Gulf)Hajar MountainsMusandam PeninsulaAl Ain OasisGULF OF OMANLiwa OasisRub al Khali(desert)LandOn the coast,the UAE is hot and humid;swamps and marshes thickly cover the land,while shoals and islands spot the coastlin
42、e.In the east,the Hajar Mountains rise 2,000 meters(6,500 ft.).Overall,the country receives very little rainfallthe UAEs yearly rainfall amounts to just 1015 centimeters(46 in.)but what little it gets falls in the cooler mountain areas.The mountains make up just a small part of the UAE.Inland desert
43、 makes up the majority of the UAEs geography.Here the sun beats down even hotter than on the coast,with desert temperatures that soar as high as 49C(120F).Winds from the north sometimes blast the region with dust and sand,which may carry for miles.These winds help create some of the worlds largest s
44、and dunes.Almost all of the land in the UAE is desert.9United Arab Emirates Level ZAlthough most of the desert is unlivable,oases offer some relief.These desert areas are fertile spots that allow plants and some animals to thrive.The fourth-largest city in UAE is Al Ain,which lies about 160 kilomete
45、rs(100 mi.)east of Abu Dhabi and has a population of more than 614,000.In the middle of the city is the largest UAE oasis,also called Al Ain,where fruit trees grow.In the desert,plant life is limited to grasses and thorny bushes,but in oases,date palms,alfalfa,mangoes,and other crops are harvested.T
46、he UAEs desert wildlife includes the Arabian oryx,Gordons wildcat,sand fox,and sand gazelles.Overhunting has threatened some species,such as the Arabian oryx,with extinction.People came to the oryxs rescue by taking the animals into captivity and placing them in breeding groups to keep the species going.Arabian OryxGordons WildcatSand FoxSand Gazelle