was used for cooking and sacrificial ceremonies.

In ancient times，Ding was _______________ used to symbolize social status and power of the owner______________ used for cooking and sacrificial ceremonies.

【答案】　

①which dates from the late Western Zhou Dynasty；dating from the late Western Zhou Dynasty；

②which was made of bronze；Made of bronze

③In addition；not only；but also

【参考范文】

Da Keding

Da Keding，which dates from the late Western Zhou Dynasty，was unearthed in Fufeng County，Shaanxi Province in 1890.It is now preserved in Shanghai Museum

Made of bronze，Da Keding is 93.1 cm high and weighs 201.5 kg.Its mouth rim is decorated with animal mask motif and its belly with smooth wave­like patterns.Besides,290 characters are neatly carved on the inner wall.

In ancient times，Ding was not only used to symbolize social status and power of the owner but also used for cooking and sacrificial ceremonies.Therefore，it has been regarded as an important object to study the economic system and culture during the Western Zhou Dynasty.