Question

Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. About 2000 years ago pies of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important.

Every country today has its own flag. Many groups and organizations also have a flag which stands for, or symbolizes, the aims of the group.

The flag depicts (描繪) a world map, centered on the north pole. The map is surrounded by an olive (橄欖) wreath (花環(huán)) symbolizing peace and co-operation. The flag is blue and white.

1.Flags have been in existence for _________.

A．500 years                             B．more than 3000 years

C．a(chǎn)bout 2000 years                       D．between 500 and 2000 years

2.A very old flag is likely to _________.

A．be made of fabric                       B．have a map on it

C．have white shapes on it                   D．be made of carved wood

3.An olive wreath is used to stand for _________.

A．peace            B．purity            C．justice            D．equality

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.D

3.A

【解析】

試題分析：文章介紹了旗子的來(lái)歷，各國(guó)有各國(guó)的旗子，各個(gè)組織也有自己的旗子，旗子的圖案是有含義的。

1.細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：Flags have existed for over 3000 years. 可知旗幟存在有3000年了。選B

2.細(xì)節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving. 可知最早的旗子有可能是雕刻的木頭做的。選D

3.細(xì)節(jié)題：從第三段的句子：The map is surrounded by an olive (橄欖) wreath (花環(huán)) symbolizing peace and co-operation.可知橄欖花環(huán)象征著和平。選 A

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