This year water levels in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze are unusually high.

今年长江中下游的水位高得不正常。

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The Yangtze River's middle and lower reaches are expected to receive rain that will be heavier than usual between July 8 and July 11, meteorologists said.

气象专家表示，在7月8日至11日之间，长江中下游地区将迎来降雨天气，降水量将超过历史同期水平。

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Yangtze University is located in the ancient town of Jingzhou in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, with the total area of about 660 acres.

长江大学位于长江中游的荆州古城，校园总面积4042亩。

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Beginning on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people of several ethnic groups throughout China and the world celebrate the Dragon Boat festival, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

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