Unit 5 Languages around the world 改编题（阅读理解、完形填空、正确形式填空、作文） -2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第一册

2025年人教版英语必修一课文改编题（适配全国卷高考题型）

Unit 5-1 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 this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to 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 today's hanzi.

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 varieties of dialects and characters.

This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).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 importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's 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 development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.

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 China's culture and history through this amazing language.

课文改编题

一、阅读理解

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 possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to 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 today's hanzi.

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 varieties of dialects and characters.

This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE). 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 importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.

Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's 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 development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.

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 China's culture and history through this amazing language.

1. What is one of the main reasons for China's ancient civilisation continuing into modern times?

A. China's large population and vast land

B. The long history of Chinese dialects

C. The Chinese writing system

D. The development of Chinese calligraphy

2. What was the earliest form of written Chinese?

A. A sound-based language

B. A picture-based language

C. A character-based language used in the Qin Dynasty

D. A well-developed system in the Shang Dynasty

3. How did Emperor Qinshihuang influence the Chinese writing system?

A. He created a new picture-based writing system

B. He made the writing system develop in one direction

C. He divided the writing system into different forms

D. He changed the writing system into a dialect-based one

4. What role does written Chinese play in connecting China's past and present?

A. It allows modern people to read ancient classic works

B. It helps people learn different Chinese dialects

C. It makes Chinese calligraphy more popular

D. It helps unify the Chinese people and culture

二、完形填空

China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into