Vocabulary
文字
character
主要因素
main factors
The Chinese writing system plays an important role in Chinese culture.
True
ancient Chinese people carved characters on animal bones and shells.
Yes
the title of the text.
The Chinese Writing System: Connecting the Past and the Present
因素；要素
factor
追溯到
date back to
The Chinese writing system is an amazing language
True
people in modern times can't read the classic works which were written by ancient Chinese people.
No
“looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers.” What kind of reading strategy it is?
符号；象征
symbol
汉字书写体系
the Chinese Writing System
The Chinese writing system is the only factor of the Chinese ancient civilization.
False
China plays a greater role in global affairs
Yes
how is the text organized?
in time order
雕刻
carve
以图画为基础的文字
picture-based language
Written Chinese has connected China's present with its past.
True
the ancient symbols can hardly be seen in today's Hanzi.
No
What’s the writing style of the text?
exposition
书法
calligraphy [kəˈlɪɡrəfi]
ups and downs
The Chinese characters are regarded as an art form, known as Chinese painting
False
The Chinese writing system has developed in one direction before Qinshihuang united the seven major states.
No
What is the main idea of the text?
The development and importance of the Chinese writing system.