高中英语人教版（2019） 必修第一册Unit5 Languages around the world Reading and Thinking 课本讲解讲义素材

Languages around the worldReading and ThinkingThe Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present 中文书写系统：连接过去与现在Para 1:China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. 中国以其古老的文明而闻名，尽管历史上经历了许多起起落落，但一直延续到现代。which引导的限制性定语从句，在从句中做主语There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 这成为可能的原因有很多，但主要因素之一是中文书写系统why引导的定语从句，对reason进行修饰，在从句中做状语Para 2:At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. 起初，书面汉语是一种以图片为基础的语言。It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu ― animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 它可以追溯到几千年前使用龙谷 - 古代中国人雕刻符号的动物骨头和贝壳。Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi.一些古老的符号在今天的汉字中仍然可以看到。Para 3:By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600—1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. 到了商代（约公元前1600-1046年），这些符号已经成为一个发达的书写系统Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 多年来，该系统发展成不同的形式，因为这是一个人们在地理上分裂的时代，导致许多方言和字符。when引导的定语从句，作从句的状语This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).然而，在秦始皇（公元前221-207年）的统治下，这种情况发生了变化。Para 4:Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 秦始皇将七个主要国家统一为一个统一的国家，中国书写系统开始向一个方向发展。where引导的定语从句，作从句的状语That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 这种书写系统对于团结中国人民和文化具有重要意义。Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.即使在今天，无论中国人住在哪里，说什么方言，他们仍然可以用书面交流。no matter where 让步状语从句Para 5:Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. 书面汉语也成为中国现在与过去相联系的重要手段。by which引导的定语从句People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 近代人可以阅读古代中国人写的经典著作。which引导的定语从句，在从句中作主语The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.对汉字系统的高度重视可以从汉字作为一种艺术形式的发展中看出，被称为中国书法，已成为中国文化的重要组成部分。which引导的非限制性定语从句Para6:Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. 今天，中国书写系统仍然是中国文化的重要组成部分。As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.随着中国在全球事务中发挥越来越大的作用，越来越多的国际学生开始通过这种神奇的语言欣赏中国的文化和历史。