长江是亚洲最长、世界上第三长的河流。长江流经多种不同的生态系统，是诸多濒危物种的栖息地，灌溉了中国五分之一的土地。长江流域（river basin）居住着中国三分之一的人口。长江在中国历史、文化和经济上起着很大的作用。长江三角洲（delta）产出多达20%的中国国民生产总值。几千年来，长江一直被用于供水、运输和工业生产。长江上还坐落着世界最大的水电站。

全文普通版：The Changjiang River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. The Changjiang River flows through many types of ecosystems and is the habitat of various endangered species and irrigates one fifth of the land in China. The Changjiang river basin accommodates one third of the Chinese population. The Changjiang River plays an important role in history, culture and economy of China. The Changjiang River Delta produces up to 20% of China’s Gross National Product. For thousands of years, the Changjiang River has been used for water supply, transportation and industrial production. There locates the biggest hydropower station in the world.全文高配版： The Changjiang River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. Flowing through many types of ecosystems, the Changjiang River is the habitat of various endangered species and irrigates one fifth of the land in China. One third of the Chinese population lives on the Changjiang river basin. The Changjiang River plays an important role in history, culture and economy of China. The productivity of the Changjiang River Delta accounts for 20% of the Chinese GNP. For thousands of years, the Changjiang River has been using for water supply, transportation and industrial production. Besides, on the Changjiang River lies the biggest hydropower station in the world.