填空1. Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's (文明).
填空2. It is not just a (方式) of communication, but a unique art form.
填空3. Some of the earliest writing (追溯) to the Shang Dynasty.
填空4. ...often found on bone (雕刻).
填空5. This unique writing (体系) has allowed Chinese people...
填空6. ...to read (经典的) literature from thousands of years ago.
单选7. How many tales or legends about the origin of Chinese characters are mentioned in the video?
连线8. Match the verbs with the correct nouns.
单选9. The man ___ is speaking is our teacher.
单选10. This is the book ___ I bought yesterday.
The Power of Chinese Characters
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.
One major reason for this is the Chinese writing system. In ancient times, people in different areas spoke different dialects, which made communication difficult.
However, the unified writing system allowed people from different regions to share the same culture and laws.Today, the Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture.
问答1. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects?
Hint: Look at the third paragraph. What allowed people to share the same culture?
问答2. Why do you think written Chinese has survived for so long?
Hint: Think about its connection to culture and communication.
判断3. People in ancient China all spoke the same dialect.
单选4. What is China widely known for according to the text?
填空5. The unified writing system allowed people to share the same and laws.
Step 1: Sentence Construction
Unscramble the sentence below: 连词成句：请将下方的单词重新排列组合成正确的句子。
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system
Qin
Dynasty
Step 2: Guided Story
根据阅读材料完成仿写（共10空）。
Chinese characters (1) back thousands of years.
It is a (2)
(3) connects the past and the present.
Even though people in different places speak different (4),
they use the same (5) language.
Qinshihuang helped to (6) the characters.
This is why Chinese (7) has lasted so long.
Today, Chinese (8) is still a popular
(9) form.
It is a great (10) of communication.
High-Scoring Sample / 高分范文
Chinese characters date back thousands of years. It is a systemwhich connects the past and the present. Even though people in different places speak different dialects, they use the same written language. Qinshihuang helped to unify the characters. This is why Chinese civilisation has lasted so long. Today, Chinese calligraphy is still a popular art form. It is a great means of communication.
Step 3: Look and Write
最终挑战：看图写话，描述汉字的发展。
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Task: Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about the development of Chinese characters based on the pictures.
Requirement: Use at least one defining relative clause (e.g., The characters that...).
1. What did people carve on in ancient times? (Picture 1)
2. Who unified the writing system? (Picture 2)
3. What is Chinese calligraphy? (Picture 3)
4. Why do students learn it today? (Picture 4) 中文提示 (Hints)
任务：根据图片顺序，写一段话描述汉字的发展。
要求：至少使用一个限定性定语从句。
1. 图1: 古人把文字刻在什么上面？(carve on bones)
2. 图2: 谁统一了书写系统？(Qinshihuang unified...)
3. 图3: 什么是书法？(an art form)
4. 图4: 今天学生们为什么学习它？
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High-Scoring Sample / 高分范文
Chinese characters have a long history. In ancient times, people carved symbols on animal bones. Later, Emperor Qinshihuang unified the writing system. The characters that he unified helped people from different regions communicate. Over time, writing developed into Chinese calligraphy, which is a beautiful art form. Today, students all over the world learn Chinese characters to understand this great civilisation.
Step 4: Theme Writing
Task: Write a short article (at least 60 words) discussing why learning Chinese characters is important for understanding Chinese culture.
Use the vocabulary: civilisation, unify, calligraphy.
Use the grammar: Defining Relative Clauses (who/which/that). 中文提示 (Hints)
任务：撰写一篇短文，讨论为什么学习汉字对了解中国文化很重要。
评分分析点：
1. 是否使用了词汇：civilisation, unify, calligraphy。
2. 是否正确使用了限定性定语从句 (如：The characters that we use today...)。
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High-Scoring Sample / 高分范文
Learning Chinese characters is very important for understanding Chinese civilisation. First, characters are the tools that record thousands of years of history. Second, the writing system helped to unify the country. People who speak different dialects can read the same books. Finally, Chinese calligraphy is a unique art. The characters which are written with a brush show the beauty of Chinese culture. Therefore, we should learn them well.