Unit 5 Reading and Thinking 课文改编填空-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

Reading and thinking The Chinese Writing System: connecting the past and the present ________ is widely known, ancient ______________ (civilize) of China has continued all the way through into modern times, despite many ups and downs in history. The Chinese writing system is one of the reasons _________ this has been possible. Chinese characters, also _________ (refer) to as Hanzi, are one of the earliest forms of written language in the world, __________ (date) back approximately (大约) five thousand years. Though there are some legends ____________ (relate) to the origin of Chinese characters, it is still difficult to determine the specific time ________ the Chinese characters came into being. What we know for sure is that _________ (write) Chinese started from the use of longgu—animal bones and shells _________symbols were carved. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols _________________ (evolve) into a ___________ (high) developed system. However, ___________ people were divided geographically, _________ (vary) of dialects and characters emerged. It was the first Emperor, Qinshihuang __________ changed the situation. Qinshihuang demanded that a unified writing system ________________ (adopt) all over the country, which __________ (symbol) a turning point in the history of Chinese characters. After that, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system is not only of great ___________(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture, but also an important means __________ which China’s present is connected with its past. Thanks to the unified Chinese writing system, we have little difficulty ____________ (appreciate) the classic works. And Chinese calligraphy, as __________art form, has become an important part of Chinese culture. Throughout the history, Chinese characters _______________ (adapt) to write other Asian languages, like Korean and Japanese. Nowadays, in the context of _____________ (global), an increasi