宋朝始于960年，一直延续到1279年
The Song Dynasty began in 960 and continued to 1279
这一时期，中国经济大幅增长
During this period, China's economy grew significantly
成为世界上最先进的经济体。
Become the most advanced economy in the world.
科学，技术，哲学和数学蓬勃发展
Science, technology, philosophy and mathematics flourished
宋代中国是世界历史上首先发行纸币的国家。
In Song Dynasty, China was the first country to issue paper money in world history.
宋朝还最早使用火药并发命了活字印刷
The Song Dynasty was also the first to use gunpowder and invented movable type printing
人口增长迅速
The population is growing rapidly
越来越多的人住进城市
More and more people are living in cities
那里有热闹的娱乐场所
There are lively places of entertainment
社会生活多种多样
Social life is diverse
人们聚集在一起观看和交易珍贵的艺术品
People gather to watch and trade in precious works of art
宋朝的政府体制在当时也是先进的。
The government system of the Song Dynasty was also advanced at that time.
政府官员均采用竞争性考试选拔任用
Government officials are selected and appointed by competitive examination
唐朝始于618年，终于907年，是中国历史上最灿烂的时期。
Tang Dynasty began in 618 and ended in 907, which is the most brilliant period in Chinese history.
经过近三百年的发展
After nearly 300 years of development
唐代中国成为世界上最繁荣的强国
In the Tang Dynasty, China became the most prosperous power in the world
其首都长安是当时世界上最大的城市
Chang'an, its capital, was the largest city in the world at that time
这一时期，经济发达，商业繁荣，社会秩序稳定
During this period, the economy was developed, the commerce was prosperous and the social order was stable
甚至边境也对外开放
Even the border is open to the outside world。
随着城市化和财富的增加
With urbanization and wealth increasing
艺术和文学也繁荣起来
Art and literature also flourished
李白和杜甫是以作品简洁自然而著称的诗人。
Li Bai and Du Fu are famous for their simple and natural works.
他们的诗歌打动了学者和普通人的心
Their poems touched the hearts of scholars and ordinary people
即使在今天，他们的许多诗歌仍广为儿童以及成人阅读而背诵
Even today, many of their poems are still widely recited by children and adults
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