Ⅳ.课文难句分析

1．Ancient China was a place where states were often at war with each other.

[句式分析]　句子中where...each other是定语从句，修饰先行词place，where在从句中作地点状语。

[自主翻译]　古代中国各诸侯国之间经常发生战争。

2．However，when he saw that the ruler was not following his advice，he resigned.

[句式分析]　本句中，when引导一个时间状语从句，该从句中又含有一个that引导的宾语从句，作saw的宾语。

[自主翻译]　然而，当他看到统治者不采纳他的建议时，他便辞去了官职。

　　Read the following passage and learn about the great inventions of ancient China.

China is one of the world's oldest civilizations，dating back to thousands of years with its continuous history.For one thing，it contributed countless inventions to the world.For another，ancient Chinese philosophy is an essential cultural heritage(文化遗产) to China and the world as well.

The Four Great Inventions of ancient China are the signs of China being an ancient civilized country，occupying an important position in the history of human civilization.They refer to papermaking，gunpowder，printing techniques and the compass.

重点词汇

1．All human beings are equal.众生平等。

(1)equal adj.相等的；平等的；vt.等于；比得上；n.同等的人，相等物

be equal to sth./doing sth.胜任......；比得上......

be equal (to sb.) in sth.在某方面(与某人)是同等的

equal sb.in sth.在某方面比得上某人

have no equal in sth.在某方面没有对手

(2)equally adv.相等地；平等地；同样地；公平地

(3)equality n．相等；平等

(1)No one equals him in strength.论力气，谁也比不上他。