2 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many reasons why Chinese ancient civilization continued all the through into modern times, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese is a picture-based language 1 (date) back thousands years to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved. Nowadays, Chinese characters are of great importance not only because they serve as a communication tool, but also unite Chinese people and culture. As China plays a greater role in 2 (globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinese culture through this amazing language.