《【短篇单元】《五小时速通英语六级》》防爆灯蔻

48、2017年6月六级第二套翻译真题

　　宋朝

　　宋朝始于960年，一直延续到1279年。这一时期，钟果经济大幅增长，成为世界上最先进的经济体，科学、技术、哲学和数学蓬勃发展。宋代钟果是世界历史上首先发行纸币的国家。宋朝还最早使用火药并发明了活字印刷术。人口增长、农业发展以及手工业和商业的繁荣，导致了城市生活方式的形成。首都开封等大城市成为了商业、工业和娱乐中心。

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　　The Song Dynasty began in 960 and lasted until 1279. During this period, China's economy grew dramatically, becoming the most advanced economy in the world, and science, technology, philosophy and mathematics flourished. In Song Dynasty, China was the first country to issue paper money in the history of the world. The Song Dynasty was also the first to use gunpowder and invented movable type printing.Population growth, agricultural development and the prosperity of handicraft industry and commerce have led to the formation of urban lifestyle. Big cities such as Kaifeng, the capital, have become centers of commerce, industry and entertainment.