1、THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM:CONNECTING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why thishas been possible,but one of the main factors has b
2、een the Chinese writing system.Paragraph 1 1.which引导定语从句，修饰和限定ancient civilisation2.despite+名词短语，作让步状语 China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.There are many reasons why this has been p
3、ossible,but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.Paragraph 1 1.why引导定语从句找-reasons代-this has been possible for these reasons判定-先行词带进去作原因状语，引导词用why(构成有介词for的搭配关系，引导形式也可用for which)The reason why.is that.At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back s
4、everal thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bonesand shells on which symbols were carvedby ancient Chinese people.Some of theancient symbols can still be seen in todayshanzi.Paragraph 2 At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to the us
5、e of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.Some of theancient symbols can still be seen in todayshanzi.Paragraph 2 1.on which引导定语从句，修饰和限定bones和shells At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.It dates back several thousand years to
6、the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in todays hanzi.Paragraph 2 By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over theyears,the system deve
7、loped into differentforms,as it was a time when peoplewere divided geographically,leading tomany varieties of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under EmperorQinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207BCE).Paragraph 3 By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-de
8、veloped writing system.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.This,however,changed under EmperorQinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207BCE).Paragraph 3 1.as引导原因状语从句2.when引导定
9、语从句对time就行修饰和限定It is/was a time when.3.leading to.是现在分词短语作结果状语 By the Shang Dynasty(around 1600-1046 BCE),these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many varieti
10、es of dialects and characters.This,however,changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty(221-207 BCE).Paragraph 3 Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.That writing system was of great impo
11、rtance inuniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or whatdialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.Paragraph 4 1.where引导定语从句，修饰和限定country Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writi
12、ng system began to develop in one diection.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or whatdialect they speak,they can all still communicate in writing.Paragraph 4 1.be of great importance=very important Empe
13、ror Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one diection.That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.Even today,no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak,the
14、y can all still communicate in writing.Paragraph 4 1.no matter where引导让步状语从句 Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinesein ancient times.The high regard for the C
15、hinese writing system can be seen in the developmentof Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become animportant part of Chinese culture.Paragraph 5 1.no matter where引导让步状语从句1.by which引导定语从句，对means进行修饰和限定 Written Chinese has also become an important means by which C
16、hinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the developmentof Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an
17、important part of Chinese culture.Paragraph 5 Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past.People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be s
18、een in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.Paragraph 5 1.no matter where引导让步状语从句1.known as.为过去分词短语作后置定语，对art form进行修饰和限定2.which引导非限制性定语从句对art form进行修饰和限定 Today,the Chinese writing system is still an i
19、mportant part of Chinese culture.As China playsa greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning toappreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.Paragraph 6 Today,the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.Paragraph 6
