Australian Flag Designs by Readers of the Sun-Herald
We received dozens of responses after inviting readers to send in their designs for a new flag. The designs we received include:
James Anthony, Drummoyne
James reduces the Union Jack down in size and changes its shape to become a reminder of the British tradition rather than canceling it altogether. At the same time he suggests enlarging the stars of the Southern Cross. His design attempts to use the best of both worlds in a newly designed flag.
As he says, “the British part of the Australian Flag is too big and the Australian bits are too small. When you make the stars bigger the Australian flag can look impressive.”
Joe Bollen, Turranmurra
Joe’s flag has the main elements of a risen sun, white horizon(地平线), red earth at the base and the Southern Cross. He intends to make the risen sun a special Australian symbol on the flag. He believes it represents life. The Southern Cross shows that we live in the Southern Hemisphere. (半球)
Maria Ieraci, Sydney
Maria deleted the Union Jack but otherwise kept the flag as is with the Southern Cross and Federation Star. She says, ‘There is only one correct way to change the Australian flag” and that is “to drop the Union Jack ---- when Australia becomes a Republic”, which she hopes will be before 2010.
Ron Bennett, Sydney
Ron recommends using the Aboriginal colors but replacing their image of the sun with the map of Australia. He says, “Australia is unique being an island continent with an instantly recognizable outline at that” and “this will leave no doubt as to which country the flag belongs.”
【小题1】Which of the four designs can remind you of the past of the country?

A．by Maria by Ron by Joe by James

B．by Joeby Mariaby James by Ron

C． by Ron by James by Maria by Joe

D．by Jamesby Joe by Ron by Maria

Australian Flag Designs by Readers of the Sun-Herald

We received dozens of responses after inviting readers to send in their designs for a new flag. The designs we received include:

James Anthony, Drummoyne

James reduces the Union Jack down in size and changes its shape to become a reminder of the British tradition rather than canceling it altogether. At the same time he suggests enlarging the stars of the Southern Cross. His design attempts to use the best of both worlds in a newly designed flag.

As he says, “the British part of the Australian Flag is too big and the Australian bits are too small. When you make the stars bigger the Australian flag can look impressive.”

Joe Bollen, Turranmurra

Joe’s flag has the main elements of a risen sun, white horizon(地平线), red earth at the base and the Southern Cross. He intends to make the risen sun a special Australian symbol on the flag. He believes it represents life. The Southern Cross shows that we live in the Southern Hemisphere. (半球)

Maria Ieraci, Sydney

Maria deleted the Union Jack but otherwise kept the flag as is with the Southern Cross and Federation Star. She says, ‘There is only one correct way to change the Australian flag” and that is “to drop the Union Jack ---- when Australia becomes a Republic”, which she hopes will be before 2010.

Ron Bennett, Sydney

Ron recommends using the Aboriginal colors but replacing their image of the sun with the map of Australia. He says, “Australia is unique being an island continent with an instantly recognizable outline at that” and “this will leave no doubt as to which country the flag belongs.”

1.Which of the four designs can remind you of the past of the country?

  A. Joe’s   B. Maria’s   C. Ron’s   D. Jame’s

2.The Southern Cross in some of the designs represents _________.

  A. the spirit of the nation   B. the position of the country 

 C. the tradition of Britain   D. the expectations of the people

3.What does the Union Jack refer to?

  A.the British flag     B. A former British ruler  

C. group of stars      D. A former symbol of Australia

4.Which of the following shows the correct matches of the designs and their designers?

A. by Maria         by Ron           by Joe            by James

B.  by Joe           by Maria         by James           by Ron

C.  by Ron          by James         by Maria           by Joe

D.  by James         by Joe           by Ron            by Maria

I hear you’ve employed Jack, but he didn’t mention _____when we talked on the phone. 

A.to employ    B.having been employed  C. having employed  D. to be employed

Not only Jack but also his parents ________ the home accident.

   A. is to blame on              B. are to blame for

 C. is blamed for               D. are to be blamed for

根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
John: Tom, would you please read this letter of application I’ve just written?   6  I really want to get a job.
Tom: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
John: Good! I’m interested in your advice.
Tom:  7  You should include more information about your work experience.
John: Good idea, Tom. What do you think about the second part?
Tom:  8
John: You are right. I’ll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?
Tom: Very good.  9
John: I agree.  10  Do you think the end is all right?
Tom: Oh, yes, Jack. But personally I believe a business letter should end with “very truly yours”, not “sincerely”.