NCERT Corrects Archaeological Image in Secondary School Textbooks
NCERT 修正中學教科書中的考古圖像
Introduction
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced that it will restore the original image of the 'Dancing Girl' figurine in its Class 9 arts textbook after discovering that the image had been digitally changed without permission.
國家教育研究與培訓委員會 (NCERT) 宣布，在發現九年級藝術教科書中的「舞女」小雕像圖像被擅自進行數位修改後，將恢復其原始圖像。
Main Body
The issue began with the publication of 'Madhurima', a new arts textbook for Class 9. In this book, the 'Dancing Girl'—a bronze statue from Mohenjo-daro created around 2600 BCE—was shown with digital shading on its torso. This change hid the upper body of the figurine, which was different from the original image used in the NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook. The artifact, known for its unique casting technique and pose, is kept at the National Museum.
此問題始於一本名為《Madhurima》的九年級新藝術教科書。在這本書中，約於公元前 2600 年在摩亨佐-達羅創造的青銅「舞女」像，其軀幹被添加了數位陰影。這一改變遮蔽了雕像的上半身，與 NCERT 六年級社會科學教科書中使用的原始圖像不同。這件以獨特鑄造技術與姿勢聞名的文物，目前存放於國家博物館。
Experts disagreed on whether the image was appropriate for students. Michel Danino, who led the Class 6 textbook committee, emphasized that while some people claimed the original image was not suitable for the students' age, his committee and other educators rejected this idea. Danino asserted that applying these modesty standards is based on outdated Victorian views. Furthermore, he argued that changing historical records is a misrepresentation of the artifact and is similar to creating a fake object.
專家對於該圖像是否適合學生存在分歧。領導六年級教科書委員會的 Michel Danino 強調，儘管有人聲稱原始圖像不適合學生的年齡，但他的委員會及其他教育工作者拒絕接受這一觀點。Danino 主張，應用這些端莊標準是基於過時的維多利亞時代觀點。此外，他認為修改歷史記錄是對文物的歪曲，等同於製造偽造品。
Following these criticisms, NCERT officials confirmed that the matter was sent to the correct department. Consequently, they ordered the modified image to be replaced with the original version. This correction will be implemented immediately in all printed versions and future editions.
在這些批評之後，NCERT 官員確認此事件已移交至相關部門。因此，他們要求將修改後的圖像替換回原始版本。此項修正將立即應用於所有印刷版本及未來版本中。
Conclusion
NCERT will return to using the original, unmodified image of the Mohenjo-daro figurine in all future versions of the Class 9 arts textbook.
NCERT 將在未來所有版本的九年級藝術教科書中，恢復使用未經修改的摩亨佐-達羅雕像原始圖像。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Sophistication Shift': Moving from Simple to Complex Connections
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using only and, but, and because. B2 speakers use Connectors of Result and Contrast to show a logical flow of ideas.
Look at how the text moves the story forward using these professional anchors:
⚡️ The Power Pair: Consequently & Furthermore
In A2 English, you might say: "People didn't like the change and NCERT fixed it." In B2 English, we use Consequently to show a direct result:
"...they ordered the modified image to be replaced... Consequently, they ordered the modified image to be replaced..."
Instead of just saying "also," use Furthermore to add a stronger, more academic point:
"Furthermore, he argued that changing historical records is a misrepresentation..."
🧠 Vocabulary Upgrade: The "Precise Word" Strategy
B2 fluency is about replacing generic verbs (like say or do) with Reporting Verbs. Notice the difference in the text:
| A2 (Basic) | B2 (Advanced) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| He said... | He emphasized... | Shows strength and importance. |
| He said... | He asserted... | Shows a confident, firm belief. |
| They told... | They confirmed... | Shows official verification. |
🛠️ The 'Passive' Perspective
A2 students usually focus on who did the action. B2 students focus on the action itself when the object is more important than the person.
A2 Style: Someone digitally changed the image without permission. B2 Style: ...the image had been digitally changed without permission.
By using the passive voice (had been changed), the writer puts the focus on the artwork, not the anonymous person who edited it. This is the hallmark of professional, journalistic English.