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1、Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.SpainA Reading AZ Level T Leveled BookWord Count:1047WritingImagine opening a restaurant in a region of Spain.Think about the foods that are common in the area.Use information from the book and outside resources to create a menu for your resta

2、urant.Social StudiesMake a travel brochure for Spain.Include information about its history,sites tourists should visit,and other interesting facts about the country.Connectionswww.readinga-Written by Kiara McGreevyLEVELED BOOK TLEVELED BOOK TSpainwww.readinga-What makes Spain a unique country that a

3、ttracts tourists from around the world?Focus QuestionWritten by Kiara McGreevySpainSpainCountries Around the World Level T Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Kiara McGreevyAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Front cover:A birds-eye view of the older section of Seville,SpainTitle page:Built in 1904,Casa

4、 Batll in the center of Barcelona was designed by famous architect Antoni Gaud.Page 3:A family enjoys a traditional seafood dish in Spain.Photo Credits:Front cover,back cover:nito500/123RF;title page:Luciano Mortula/iStock/Thinkstock;page 3:Maria Teijeiro/Photodisc/Thinkstock;page 5:JackF/iStock/Thi

5、nkstock;page 6(left):Schon&Probst/Picture Press/Getty Images;page 6(right):apolloicdag/iStock/Thinkstock;page 7(top):Marcos Welsh/Photolibrary/Getty Images;page 7(bottom):Xurxo Lobato/Cover/Getty Images;page 9:David Martyn Hughes/123RF;page 10:Zheka-Boss/iStock/Thinkstock;page 12:Paul Kingsley/Alamy

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7、ymonarchypeninsulaplateauregionsecuritystraittourismWords to KnowCorrelationLEVEL TP3838Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA3Spain Level TTable of ContentsWhere Is It?.4People .6Land .8History .10 Celebrations .12Food .13Conclusion .14Glossary .164Map of SpainMap of SpainATLANTIC OCEANStrait of Gibral

8、tarBAY OF BISCAYSPAINMOROCCOBalearic Islands(Spain)PORTUGALFRANCEPyreneesCueta(Spain)AFRICAASIAEUROPEMEDITERRANEAN SEAMadridHBarcelonaValenciaGranadaCordobaPamplonaCanary Islands (Spain)Melilla(Spain)Where Is It?Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.It lies south

9、 of the Pyrenees(PEER-uh-neez)mountains and stretches all the way to a body of water called the Strait of Gibraltar.Spains neighbors are France to the north and Portugal to the west.Spains land area includes the Balearic Islands.These are a string of beautiful islands off the coast of eastern Spain

10、in the Mediterranean Sea.5Spain Level TThe capital city of Spain is Madrid.Its population is about 3.3 million,but around 6.5 million people live and work in its surrounding area.Madrid sits on a raised plateau about 640 meters(2,100 ft.)above sea level.One of Europes oldest cities,Madrid is home to

11、 several buildings that date back to the 1500s.The Royal Palace in Madrid is one of the grandest buildings in all of Europe.It has 2,800 rooms and is now used for special parties and events for the state.The Spanish royal family used to live there,but now they stay in a much smaller palace outside o

12、f Madrid.The Royal Palace in Madrid is one of the finest palaces in all of Europe.6People Around forty-eight million people live in Spain.Of those millions of people,most live in cities like Madrid,Barcelona,and Valencia.Tourism is very important in Spain and employs about two million people.The car

13、 industry is one of Spains largest employers as well.People also work in the food,clothing,shipbuilding,and medical-equipment industries.On top of that,Spain makes more olive oil than any other country in the world.Farmers grow more than two hundred types of olives in Spain.Spain overtook Italy in 2

14、014 as the worlds largest maker of olive oil.7Spain Level TSpain belongs to the European Union(EU).The European Union began with the countries of Belgium,Germany,France,Italy,and Luxembourg as members.The EU wants countries to work together to solve common concerns such as trade,security,and the rig

15、hts of citizens.As of 2015,the EU had twenty-eight member nations.Spains official language is Spanish.Depending on the region,people sometimes speak other languages.A woman buys fruits in a market in Andalusia,Spain(right).Workers prepare clothing to be sold in stores(below).8Spains LandformsSpains

16、LandformsATLANTIC OCEANPyreneesMEDITERRANEAN SEASierra NevadaMeseta CentralSierra MorenaAndalusianPlainLandSpains landscape ranges from high plateaus to dry desert-like regions.A plateau in central Spain called the Meseta Central covers about half the country.At the Meseta Centrals southern edge are

17、 the beautiful Sierra Morena mountains.People mine silver,lead,and copper and raise farm animals there.Southern Spain also has the craggy Sierra Nevada mountains.To the north,the Pyrenees mountains form a solid border between Spain and France.These mountain ranges along with Spains plentiful beaches

18、 make a beautiful landscape that people enjoy.9Spain Level TThe Pyrenees mountain chain stretches 434 kilometers(270 mi.),from the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean in the west.The Pyrenees mountains form a high wall between France and Spain.They are divided into three di

19、fferent regionsthe eastern,central,and western zones.People live in each of the different zones,and each area has its own kinds of weather.Different types of animals live there as well.The rare bearded vulture and a type of goat-antelope known for its climbing skills call these mountains home.The Py

20、renees mountains border France and Spain.10HistoryPeople from the Middle East settled southern Spain around 800 bc.These people were great sailors and were known for their shipbuilding and glassmaking skills.Greek traders also came to Spain,bringing with them olive trees and grapes.Then,several hund

21、red years later,the Romans arrived and built many roads and bridges to connect towns.They also built canals,or ditches,to carry water from rivers to nearby cities.Another group of people from the north arrived after the Romans.They designed and made colorful,beautiful jewelry.In the ad 700s,differen

22、t people came from northern Africa to Spain and took control.Some of their buildings can still be seen,such as the palace that stands in Granada today.The Alhambra in Granada,Spain,was built in the 1300s.11Spain Level TSeveral hundred years later,in the 1400s,King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella came t

23、o power and ruled Spain.Ferdinand and Isabella paid explorers such as Christopher Columbus to find new trade routes for Spain.Spanish colonies were set up in the New World(North and South America today),and gold,silver,and jewels were sent to Spain.This time was the“Golden Age”of Spain.Over time,muc

24、h of the wealth Spain collected from the colonies was spent on wars with other countries.Spains wealth began to disappear,along with its power.During the 1800s and early 1900s,there was unrest throughout Spain.As a result,the Spanish Civil War began in 1936 and lasted until 1939.When the war ended,F

25、rancisco Franco became the countrys leader.Franco died in 1975,and Spain made a new kind of government in 1978.They still had a monarchy with a king or queen,but the ability to rule and to pass laws was in the hands of elected officials.This government leads Spain today.12CelebrationsSpaniards enjoy

26、 celebrating local holidays called fiestas,or festivals.Fiestas include dancing,singing,and fireworks.St.Georges Day,on April 23,is a time for people to give loved ones books and red roses.In July,the city of Pamplona hosts the Festival of San Fermn.During this festival,men and women try to dodge bu

27、lls as they run through the streets of Pamplona.The run only lasts about three or four minutes,but it causes plenty of excitement!National Daythe date that marks Christopher Columbuss arrival in the Americastakes place on October 12.Spanish people celebrate this day as one of the many achievements S

28、pain has had in the world.La Tomatina is likely the worlds biggest tomato fight.At this festival,people throw truckloads of ripened tomatoes at one anotherjust for fun.13TapasTapasSpain Level TFoodThe Spanish eat three meals a day.Many people enjoy a sweet roll and milk or hot chocolate for breakfas

29、t.Lunchthe biggest mealincludes soup,salad,a main course,and dessert.For dinner,people eat salads and sandwiches.Each region in Spain has a different kind of food.People by the sea usually serve seafood.People in central Spain often eat beans,lentils,lamb,and pork.The Spanish enjoy gazpacho in the w

30、arm months.Gazpacho is a cold soup made with tomatoes and other vegetables.Tapas include a variety of bite-size appetizers.The word tapa means“lid”in Spanish.Tapas are finger foods.They might be olives,nuts,or meats and can be eaten cold or hot.People serve shrimp and squid along the Spanish coasts,

31、while people serve sausages inland.14ConclusionSpains story is important to all of us.The Spanish people love their rich history.They are proud of the cultural contributions they have made to the world and the artists and builders that have made Spain so special.There is no other country like Spain.

32、From its breathtaking land to its fun fiestas,Spain helps make our world a more interesting place to live in.Antoni Gaud designed this remarkable church,which stands in Barcelona,Spain.Construction began in 1882 and still continues.15SpainSpainSource:Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook(2015)S

33、pain Level TPopulation:48,146,134Land:498,980 sq km(310,052 sq.mi.)Capital City:MadridPrimary Language:Castilian Spanish(74%of population)Primary Religion:Roman CatholicName of Currency:euro16Glossarycultural(adj.)of or relating to the beliefs,customs,language,or arts of a particular group of people

34、(p.14)industry(n.)a group of businesses that sell or create the same product or services(p.6)monarchy(n.)a government ruled by a single,nonelected person,such as a king or queen(p.11)peninsula(n.)a long piece of land almost completely surrounded by water(p.4)plateau(n.)a large raised area of flat land (p.5)region(n.)a specific place,location,or area(p.7)security(n.)the state of being protected from danger,loss,or threat(p.7)strait(n.)a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water(p.4)tourism(n.)the business of providing services for people who travel for pleasure(p.6)