人教版（2019）必修第一册Unit 5 Languages Around the World Reading and Thinking学案（含答案）
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【学习目标】
1. 掌握阅读技巧：浏览文章找具体信息。
2. 阅读介绍汉字书写体系发展中的说明性语篇，理解语篇特点以及组织结构。
3. 了解中国汉字的发展历史，理解汉字与中华文化传承的关系，主动思考未来汉字在全球范围内的使用和发展。
【复习巩固】
I. 单词拼写。
l. For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄) these ___________(系统).
2. Tom is a native. He can speak standard English as well as local ___________ (方言).
3. Among all the ___________(因素), cooperation is the most important of a good assistant.
4. Scientists have discovered a lot of animal __________ (骨头) in that area.
5. This is a __________(象征) of ups and downs of the dynasty.
6. The sculptor ___________ (雕刻) a variety of stone figures.
7. Students should be encouraged to read more Chinese ___________(名著) in their spare time
8. This semester, his __________ (专业) is English classic literature.
9. John has studied Chinese ____________(汉字) and is good at calligraphy.
10. To make progress in your study, you should make a ___________(具体的) plan at once.
【自主学习】
I. Warming up：
1. How much do you know about Chinese characters and talk about it with your classmates.
II. Fast reading（教材P62）
(
Reading
skill: Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates and numbers.
)1. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time, then fill in the blanks.
Time What happened
modern times The Chinese civilization still continues.
at the 1.______________ Written Chinese was a picture- 2.________ language.
dates 3._______ several thousand years 4.__________ appeared.
by the Shang 5.___________ (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols 6._______ on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
over the years The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were 7.________ geographically, leading to many varieties of 8.__________ and characters.
the 9._______10. ________ (201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one 11.________ direction.
even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
in 12._____________ times Chinese people can read the 13._________works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
today The Chinese 14._________ are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
III. Careful reading
1. Choose the best answer.
1）. Which Dynasty does Chinese ancient civilisation continue into
A. Shang Dynasty. B. Qin Dynasty.
C. Tang Dynasty. D. Modern times.
2）. What does the word “ these ” refer to in the second paragraph
A. Pictures. B. Symbols. C. Longgu. D. Shells.
3). We can learn from the third paragraph that.
A. Shang Dynasty ended in 1600
B. these symbols didn’t develop in Shang Dynasty
C. the Chinese people were divided geographically，which led to many varieties of dialects and characters
D. varieties of dialects and characters began to form in Qin Dynasty
4). Which of the following statements is NOT true
A. The Chinese writing system plays an important part in Chinese culture.
B. The Chinese writing system is an amazing language.
C. The Chinese writing system is the only factor of the Chinese ancient civilisation.
D. Written Chinese has connected China’s present with its past.
5). Which section is this article likely to appear in the newspaper
A. Health. B. Culture. C. Travel. D. Hobby.
6). The text mainly tells us.
A. Chinese people carve symbols on animal bones
B. China has a long history
C. written Chinese was a picture-based language
D. how the Chinese writing system developed
7). What is China widely known for
A. The many ups and downs in its history.
B. The Chinese writing system.
C. Its modern civilization.
D. Its ancient civilization.
8). Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. At the beginning，written Chinese was a hanzi-based language.
B. By the Qin Dynasty，these symbols carved by ancient Chinese people had become a well-developed writing system.
C. No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.
D. By the Shang Dynasty the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
9). How are an increasing number of international students beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history
A. Through the amazing Chinese language.
B. By enjoying Chinese paintings.
C. By enjoying Chinese calligraphy.
D. By paying a visit to China.
【归纳提升】
A
There are many differences between British English and American English. I used to teach a course about the differences between the two. We speak English on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean but we have many differences in our common language. We have examples of the same words having very different meanings，differing spellings of the same words as well as completely different words for the same things. Here are some examples.
A cookie in the US is called a biscuit in the UK. A biscuit in the US is a small cake in the UK. Crisps in the UK，are known as chips，but we British people eat a plate of chips that you call fries in the US. In the UK，a pie can be made from either meat or fruit，while in the US pies are normally made from fruit；pot pies are made from meat. Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US，not pounds and ounces.
One very obvious difference is the side of the road we each choose to drive on. Petrol in the UK is gas in the US. The place where we fill up our cars，in the UK，is a garage; while in the US，it’s a gas station. The term garage is also used as a place to store your car next to or close by your house. In the UK we call a lorry what is known as a truck in the US.
An elevator in the US is called a lift here，and the first floor in the US，is called the ground floor here，so many visitors get off on the wrong floor in British hotels.
I could continue with this. There are countless examples of differences within our one shared language. With so many differences，no wonder it’s hard to understand each other well.
10）. The passage is mainly about the differences between British English and American English in.
A．vocabulary B． grammar C． sound D． spelling
11）.It’s implied in the passage that the author may be.
A．a driver from the US B． a cook from the US
C．a teacher from the UK D． a gas station worker from the UK
12）.In the author’s opinion，.
A．language differences don’t affect understanding
B．the same words in the two different types of English may have different spellings
C．there will be fewer differences between American and British English in the future
D．it is impossible that some Americans get off on the wrong floor in British hotels
13）.What can we learn from the passage
A．“Elevator” is commonly used in the UK.
B．Pies mean the same thing in the UK and the US.
C．In the UK，things are measured in pounds and ounces.
D．British and American people drive on the same side of the road.
B
Language as a System of Symbols(符号)
Of all systems of symbols，language is the most highly developed. It has been pointed out that human beings，by agreement，can make anything stand for anything. Human beings have agreed，in the course of centuries of mutual (相互的) dependency，to let the various noises that they can produce with their lungs，throats，tongues，teeth，and lips systematically stand for certain happenings in their nervous systems. We call that system of agreements language.
There is no necessary connection between the symbol and that which it stands for. Just as social positions can be symbolized by feathers worn on the head，by gold on the watch chain，or by a thousand other things according to the culture we live in，so the fact of being hungry can be symbolized by a thousand different noises according to the culture we live in.
However obvious these facts may appear at first glance，they are actually not so obvious as they seem except when we take special pains to think about the subject. Symbols and the things they stand for are independent of each other，yet we all have a way of feeling as if，and sometimes acting as if，there were necessary connections. For example，there are people who feel that foreign languages are unreasonable by nature；foreigners have such funny names for things，and why can’t they call things by their right names？This feeling exhibits itself most strongly in those English and American tourists who seem to believe that they can make the natives of any country understand English if they shout loud enough. Like the little boy who is reported to have said，“Pigs are called pigs because they are such dirty animals，” they feel that the symbol is inherently(内在地) connected in some way with the things symbolized.
14）.Language is a highly developed system of symbols because human beings.
A．have made use of language for centuries
B．use our nervous systems to support language
C．have made various noises stand for any events
D．can make anything stand for anything by agreement
15）.What can we conclude from Paragraph 2
A．Different noises may mean different things.
B．Our culture determines what a symbol stands for.
C．The language we use symbolizes our social positions.
D．Our social positions determine the way we are dressed.
16）.In Paragraph 3 the underlined phrase “take special pains” probably means “”.
A．try very hard B．take our time
C．are very unhappy D．feel especially painful
17）.In Paragraph 3，the example of the little boy is used to show that.
A．adults often learn from their young
B．“pig” is a dirty word because pigs are dirty
C．words are not connected with the things they stand for
D． people sometimes have wrong ideas about how language works
C
Towards the end of Middle English, a sudden change in pronunciation started, with vowels (元音) being pronounced shorter and shorter. From the 16th century the British had contact (接触) with many people from around the world. This meant that lots of new vocabulary entered the language. The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print. Books became cheaper and more people learned to read. Spelling and grammar became fixed, and the dialect of London became the standard. In 1604 the first English dictionary came out.
Early Modern English and Late Modern English are mostly different in the number of words. Late Modern English has many more words, mainly because of the following two reasons: First, the Industrial Revolution (工业革命) led to the need for new words. Second, the British Empire covered one quarter of the earth’s surface, and the English language took in foreign words from many countries.
From around 1600, the English colonization (殖民地化) of North America led to American English. Some English pronunciations and words “froze” when they reached America. In some ways, American English is more like the English of Shakespeare than modern British English. Some expressions that are called “American English” are in fact from British expressions. They were kept in the colonies while lost for a time in Britain. Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch, stampede and vigilante are from Spanish. They entered English by the people of Spain who settled in the American West. French words and West African words also influenced American English.
Today, American English has a greater influence, because of the USA’s movies, television, popular music, trade and technology.
18）.The main difference between Early and Late Modern English lies in.
A．vocabulary B．pronunciation C． spelling D． grammar
19）.What helped to increase the vocabulary of Late Modern English
a．the invention of printing
b．the Industrial Revolution
c．the colonization
d．the contact with other countries
A． a，b，c B． a，c，d
C． a，b，d D． b，c，d
20）. From the passage, we can learn the word “canyon” is from.
A．American dialect B．African dialect
C．Spanish D．French
【复习巩固】
I. 单词拼写
1. systems 2. dialects 3. factors 4. bones 5. symbol 6. carved 7. classics 8. major 9.characters 10. specific
【自主学习】
warming up
略
Fast reading
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time, then fill in the blanks.
Time What happened
modern times The Chinese civilization still continues.
at the 1. beginning Written Chinese was a picture- 2. based language.
dates 3. back several thousand years 4.Longgu appeared.
by the Shang 5.Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols 6.carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
over the years The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were 7.divided geographically, leading to many varieties of 8.dialects and characters.
the 9.Qin 10.Dynasty (201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one 11.unified direction.
even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
in 12.modern times Chinese people can read the 13.classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
today The Chinese 14.characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
III. Careful reading
1. Choose the best answer.
1). D 2). C 3). C 4). C 5). B 6). D 7). D 8). C 9). A
【归纳提升】
10).【答案】A
【解析】阅读文章可知本文主要是论述美式英语和英式英语在词汇方面的差别。
11).【答案】C
【解析】根据第一段第二句“I used to teach a course about the differences between the two.”和第二段中的“we British people”可推出作者可能是来自英国的一位老师。
12).【答案】B
【解析】根据第一段中的“We have examples of the same words having very different meanings，differing spellings of the same words. . .”可知B项正确。
13).【答案】C
【解析】根据第二段最后一句“Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US，not pounds and ounces.”可知C项正确。
14).【答案】D
【解析】根据第一段第二句可知选D项。
15).【答案】B
【解析】由第二段两次提到的“according to the culture we live in”可知，本段在谈论我们的文化决定了某种符号代表着什么，因此B项为正确答案。
16).【答案】A
【解析】根据其所在句中的“. . . they are actually not so obvious as they seem except. . .”可猜测出“take special pains”的意思是“努力尝试”。故A项正确。
17).【答案】D
【解析】根据最后一段内容可知，作者列举小男孩的例子是为了说明人们有时对语言是如何发挥作用的产生误解。因此选项D正确。
18).【答案】A
【解析】由第二段的第一句可知，早期现代英语与晚期现代英语的主要区别是词汇。
19).【答案】D
【解析】由第一段的“The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print ...”可以看出印刷术的发明使得书面语流行起来，并未增加英语词汇。第二段讲了英国的工业革命和全球的殖民增加了英语的词汇。倒数第二段介绍了英语吸收了很多国家的词汇。
20).【答案】C
【解析】由倒数第二段“Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch ...”可知：西班牙语也影响了美式英语，例如，像canyon, ranch这些词来自西班牙。
1. 掌握阅读技巧：浏览文章找具体信息。
2. 阅读介绍汉字书写体系发展中的说明性语篇，理解语篇特点以及组织结构。
3. 了解中国汉字的发展历史，理解汉字与中华文化传承的关系，主动思考未来汉字在全球范围内的使用和发展。
【复习巩固】
I. 单词拼写。
l. For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄) these ___________(系统).
2. Tom is a native. He can speak standard English as well as local ___________ (方言).
3. Among all the ___________(因素), cooperation is the most important of a good assistant.
4. Scientists have discovered a lot of animal __________ (骨头) in that area.
5. This is a __________(象征) of ups and downs of the dynasty.
6. The sculptor ___________ (雕刻) a variety of stone figures.
7. Students should be encouraged to read more Chinese ___________(名著) in their spare time
8. This semester, his __________ (专业) is English classic literature.
9. John has studied Chinese ____________(汉字) and is good at calligraphy.
10. To make progress in your study, you should make a ___________(具体的) plan at once.
【自主学习】
I. Warming up：
1. How much do you know about Chinese characters and talk about it with your classmates.
II. Fast reading（教材P62）
(
Reading
skill: Scan
Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates and numbers.
)1. Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time, then fill in the blanks.
Time What happened
modern times The Chinese civilization still continues.
at the 1.______________ Written Chinese was a picture- 2.________ language.
dates 3._______ several thousand years 4.__________ appeared.
by the Shang 5.___________ (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols 6._______ on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
over the years The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were 7.________ geographically, leading to many varieties of 8.__________ and characters.
the 9._______10. ________ (201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one 11.________ direction.
even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
in 12._____________ times Chinese people can read the 13._________works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
today The Chinese 14._________ are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
III. Careful reading
1. Choose the best answer.
1）. Which Dynasty does Chinese ancient civilisation continue into
A. Shang Dynasty. B. Qin Dynasty.
C. Tang Dynasty. D. Modern times.
2）. What does the word “ these ” refer to in the second paragraph
A. Pictures. B. Symbols. C. Longgu. D. Shells.
3). We can learn from the third paragraph that.
A. Shang Dynasty ended in 1600
B. these symbols didn’t develop in Shang Dynasty
C. the Chinese people were divided geographically，which led to many varieties of dialects and characters
D. varieties of dialects and characters began to form in Qin Dynasty
4). Which of the following statements is NOT true
A. The Chinese writing system plays an important part in Chinese culture.
B. The Chinese writing system is an amazing language.
C. The Chinese writing system is the only factor of the Chinese ancient civilisation.
D. Written Chinese has connected China’s present with its past.
5). Which section is this article likely to appear in the newspaper
A. Health. B. Culture. C. Travel. D. Hobby.
6). The text mainly tells us.
A. Chinese people carve symbols on animal bones
B. China has a long history
C. written Chinese was a picture-based language
D. how the Chinese writing system developed
7). What is China widely known for
A. The many ups and downs in its history.
B. The Chinese writing system.
C. Its modern civilization.
D. Its ancient civilization.
8). Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. At the beginning，written Chinese was a hanzi-based language.
B. By the Qin Dynasty，these symbols carved by ancient Chinese people had become a well-developed writing system.
C. No matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak，they can all still communicate in writing.
D. By the Shang Dynasty the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction.
9). How are an increasing number of international students beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history
A. Through the amazing Chinese language.
B. By enjoying Chinese paintings.
C. By enjoying Chinese calligraphy.
D. By paying a visit to China.
【归纳提升】
A
There are many differences between British English and American English. I used to teach a course about the differences between the two. We speak English on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean but we have many differences in our common language. We have examples of the same words having very different meanings，differing spellings of the same words as well as completely different words for the same things. Here are some examples.
A cookie in the US is called a biscuit in the UK. A biscuit in the US is a small cake in the UK. Crisps in the UK，are known as chips，but we British people eat a plate of chips that you call fries in the US. In the UK，a pie can be made from either meat or fruit，while in the US pies are normally made from fruit；pot pies are made from meat. Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US，not pounds and ounces.
One very obvious difference is the side of the road we each choose to drive on. Petrol in the UK is gas in the US. The place where we fill up our cars，in the UK，is a garage; while in the US，it’s a gas station. The term garage is also used as a place to store your car next to or close by your house. In the UK we call a lorry what is known as a truck in the US.
An elevator in the US is called a lift here，and the first floor in the US，is called the ground floor here，so many visitors get off on the wrong floor in British hotels.
I could continue with this. There are countless examples of differences within our one shared language. With so many differences，no wonder it’s hard to understand each other well.
10）. The passage is mainly about the differences between British English and American English in.
A．vocabulary B． grammar C． sound D． spelling
11）.It’s implied in the passage that the author may be.
A．a driver from the US B． a cook from the US
C．a teacher from the UK D． a gas station worker from the UK
12）.In the author’s opinion，.
A．language differences don’t affect understanding
B．the same words in the two different types of English may have different spellings
C．there will be fewer differences between American and British English in the future
D．it is impossible that some Americans get off on the wrong floor in British hotels
13）.What can we learn from the passage
A．“Elevator” is commonly used in the UK.
B．Pies mean the same thing in the UK and the US.
C．In the UK，things are measured in pounds and ounces.
D．British and American people drive on the same side of the road.
B
Language as a System of Symbols(符号)
Of all systems of symbols，language is the most highly developed. It has been pointed out that human beings，by agreement，can make anything stand for anything. Human beings have agreed，in the course of centuries of mutual (相互的) dependency，to let the various noises that they can produce with their lungs，throats，tongues，teeth，and lips systematically stand for certain happenings in their nervous systems. We call that system of agreements language.
There is no necessary connection between the symbol and that which it stands for. Just as social positions can be symbolized by feathers worn on the head，by gold on the watch chain，or by a thousand other things according to the culture we live in，so the fact of being hungry can be symbolized by a thousand different noises according to the culture we live in.
However obvious these facts may appear at first glance，they are actually not so obvious as they seem except when we take special pains to think about the subject. Symbols and the things they stand for are independent of each other，yet we all have a way of feeling as if，and sometimes acting as if，there were necessary connections. For example，there are people who feel that foreign languages are unreasonable by nature；foreigners have such funny names for things，and why can’t they call things by their right names？This feeling exhibits itself most strongly in those English and American tourists who seem to believe that they can make the natives of any country understand English if they shout loud enough. Like the little boy who is reported to have said，“Pigs are called pigs because they are such dirty animals，” they feel that the symbol is inherently(内在地) connected in some way with the things symbolized.
14）.Language is a highly developed system of symbols because human beings.
A．have made use of language for centuries
B．use our nervous systems to support language
C．have made various noises stand for any events
D．can make anything stand for anything by agreement
15）.What can we conclude from Paragraph 2
A．Different noises may mean different things.
B．Our culture determines what a symbol stands for.
C．The language we use symbolizes our social positions.
D．Our social positions determine the way we are dressed.
16）.In Paragraph 3 the underlined phrase “take special pains” probably means “”.
A．try very hard B．take our time
C．are very unhappy D．feel especially painful
17）.In Paragraph 3，the example of the little boy is used to show that.
A．adults often learn from their young
B．“pig” is a dirty word because pigs are dirty
C．words are not connected with the things they stand for
D． people sometimes have wrong ideas about how language works
C
Towards the end of Middle English, a sudden change in pronunciation started, with vowels (元音) being pronounced shorter and shorter. From the 16th century the British had contact (接触) with many people from around the world. This meant that lots of new vocabulary entered the language. The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print. Books became cheaper and more people learned to read. Spelling and grammar became fixed, and the dialect of London became the standard. In 1604 the first English dictionary came out.
Early Modern English and Late Modern English are mostly different in the number of words. Late Modern English has many more words, mainly because of the following two reasons: First, the Industrial Revolution (工业革命) led to the need for new words. Second, the British Empire covered one quarter of the earth’s surface, and the English language took in foreign words from many countries.
From around 1600, the English colonization (殖民地化) of North America led to American English. Some English pronunciations and words “froze” when they reached America. In some ways, American English is more like the English of Shakespeare than modern British English. Some expressions that are called “American English” are in fact from British expressions. They were kept in the colonies while lost for a time in Britain. Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch, stampede and vigilante are from Spanish. They entered English by the people of Spain who settled in the American West. French words and West African words also influenced American English.
Today, American English has a greater influence, because of the USA’s movies, television, popular music, trade and technology.
18）.The main difference between Early and Late Modern English lies in.
A．vocabulary B．pronunciation C． spelling D． grammar
19）.What helped to increase the vocabulary of Late Modern English
a．the invention of printing
b．the Industrial Revolution
c．the colonization
d．the contact with other countries
A． a，b，c B． a，c，d
C． a，b，d D． b，c，d
20）. From the passage, we can learn the word “canyon” is from.
A．American dialect B．African dialect
C．Spanish D．French
【复习巩固】
I. 单词拼写
1. systems 2. dialects 3. factors 4. bones 5. symbol 6. carved 7. classics 8. major 9.characters 10. specific
【自主学习】
warming up
略
Fast reading
Scan the text to find the words and phrases that describe a time, then fill in the blanks.
Time What happened
modern times The Chinese civilization still continues.
at the 1. beginning Written Chinese was a picture- 2. based language.
dates 3. back several thousand years 4.Longgu appeared.
by the Shang 5.Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE) Symbols 6.carved on longgu had become a well-developed writing system.
over the years The writing system developed into different forms, as the Chinese people were 7.divided geographically, leading to many varieties of 8.dialects and characters.
the 9.Qin 10.Dynasty (201-227 BCE) The Chinese writing system began to develop in one 11.unified direction.
even today Chinese people can all still communicate in writing.
in 12.modern times Chinese people can read the 13.classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
today The Chinese 14.characters are still a vital part of Chinese culture.
III. Careful reading
1. Choose the best answer.
1). D 2). C 3). C 4). C 5). B 6). D 7). D 8). C 9). A
【归纳提升】
10).【答案】A
【解析】阅读文章可知本文主要是论述美式英语和英式英语在词汇方面的差别。
11).【答案】C
【解析】根据第一段第二句“I used to teach a course about the differences between the two.”和第二段中的“we British people”可推出作者可能是来自英国的一位老师。
12).【答案】B
【解析】根据第一段中的“We have examples of the same words having very different meanings，differing spellings of the same words. . .”可知B项正确。
13).【答案】C
【解析】根据第二段最后一句“Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US，not pounds and ounces.”可知C项正确。
14).【答案】D
【解析】根据第一段第二句可知选D项。
15).【答案】B
【解析】由第二段两次提到的“according to the culture we live in”可知，本段在谈论我们的文化决定了某种符号代表着什么，因此B项为正确答案。
16).【答案】A
【解析】根据其所在句中的“. . . they are actually not so obvious as they seem except. . .”可猜测出“take special pains”的意思是“努力尝试”。故A项正确。
17).【答案】D
【解析】根据最后一段内容可知，作者列举小男孩的例子是为了说明人们有时对语言是如何发挥作用的产生误解。因此选项D正确。
18).【答案】A
【解析】由第二段的第一句可知，早期现代英语与晚期现代英语的主要区别是词汇。
19).【答案】D
【解析】由第一段的“The invention of printing also meant that there was now a common language in print ...”可以看出印刷术的发明使得书面语流行起来，并未增加英语词汇。第二段讲了英国的工业革命和全球的殖民增加了英语的词汇。倒数第二段介绍了英语吸收了很多国家的词汇。
20).【答案】C
【解析】由倒数第二段“Spanish also had an influence (影响) on American English. For example, words like canyon, ranch ...”可知：西班牙语也影响了美式英语，例如，像canyon, ranch这些词来自西班牙。