- 宋朝始于960年，一直延续到1279年。
The Song Dynasty began in 960,and it continued to 1279.
The Song Dynasty lasted from 960 to 1279.
- 这一时期，中国经济大幅增长，成为世界上最先进的经济体，
During the period,the China's economy increased greatly and China was the most advanced economy in the world.
During the period,China witnessed huge growth in the economy,making it the most advanced economy in the world.
- 科学、技术、哲学和数学蓬勃发展，宋代中国是世界历史上首先发行纸币的国家。
Science,technology,philosophy and mathematics all developed vigorously at that time.
Science and technology,philosophy and mathematics also flourished at that time.
- 宋朝还最早使用火药并发明了活字（movable-type）印刷。
China in the Song Dynasty was the first country to issue paper money in history all over the world.China also used gunpowder and invented movable-type printing in the Song Dynasty.
In the Song Dynasty,China was the first country in the world to issue paper money,use gunpowder and invent movable-type printing.
- 人口增长迅速，越来越多的人住进城市，那里有热闹的娱乐场所。
The population increased rapidly and more and more people moved to into the city where there are lively entertainment places.
With the rapidly increasing population ,more and more people moved into the city where there were bustling entertainment venues.
- 社会生活多种多样。
The social life was diverse.
People could enjoy various social life,
- 人们聚集在一起观看和交易珍贵艺术品。
People gathered to watch and trade valuable artworks.
getting together to appreciate and trade precious artworks.
- 宋朝的政府体制在当时也是先进的。
At that time,the government system in the Song Dynasty was advanced in the world.
The Song Dynasty also enjoyed an advanced government system in the world,
- 政府官员通过竞争性考试选拔任用。
with all officials selected and appointed through the competitive examination.