Flags have existed for over 3,000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles with a carving. About 2,000 years ago pieces of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important.

1.The earliest flags have a long history for more than _______ years.

A. 2000       B. 500      C. 3000      D. 2500

2.The flying pieces of flags were added to some poles for _______ about 2000 years before.

A. passion     B. decoration     C. progress      D. sincerity

3.The flag which features a temple belongs to ___________.

A. Japan       B. Nepal         C. Singapore     D. Cambobia

4.An olive wreath is used to represent ________________.

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

5.Two flags that include the sun in their design belong to __________________.

A. Nepal and Japan

B. Singapore and Japan

C. the United Nations and Nepal

D. the United Nations and Singapore

Flags have existed for over 3,000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles with a carving. About 2,000 years ago pieces of fabric were added to some poles for decoration. Over the next 500 years the free-flying part of the flag became more important.





【小题1】The earliest flags have a long history for more than _______ years.

Read “Flags” and answer questions 1 to 5.

　　Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving.

　　About 2000 years ago pieces 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 organisations also have a flag which stands for, or symbolises, the aims of the group.

　　The United Nations

　　The flag depicts a world map, centred on the north pole. The map is surrounded by an olive wreath, symbolising peace and co-operation. The flag is blue and white.

　　Nepal

　　This is the only national flag that is not a rectangle. The white shapes represent the sun and moon.

　　Singapore

　　The five stars stand for five ideals：democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.

　　Japan

　　The central red disc of the sun represents sincerity and passion. The white background represents purity and honesty.

　　Cambodia

　　Three towers of the famous temple of Angkor Wat feature on this flag.

　　Bhutan

　　The wingless dragon is the national symbol. Bhutan means “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.

1．Flags have been in existence for ________.

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A．500 years

B．over 3000 years

C．about 2000 years

D．between 500 and 2000 years

2．A very old flag is likely to ________.

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A．be made of fabric

B．have a map on it

C．have white shapes on it

D．be made of carved wood

3．The flag which features a temple belongs to _______.

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4．An olive wreath is used to represent ________.

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5．Two flags that include the sun in their design belong to ________.

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A．Nepal and Japan

B．Singapore and Japan

C．the United Nations and Nepal