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课文语法填空

China is 1. (wide) known for its ancient civilisation, which has continued all the way until now. One of the main 2. (factor) is the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese 3. (base) on picture language, which dates back several thousand years. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols on animal bones and shells.

By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols 4. (become) a well-developed writing system. At that time, people lived in different places, 5. (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters.

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one country 6. the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. The writing system played 7. important part in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Now, people can 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 classic works which were 8. (write) by Chinese in ancient times. The Chinese writing system has developed into Chinese calligraphy, 9. is an important part of Chinese culture. Today, the Chinese writing system plays a greater role in 10. (globe) affairs.