【题目】 England has roses, the Netherlands has tulips, and India has lotuses. When you think of a particular country, its national flower might come to mind.

More than 100 countries have a national flower. But China, despite many beautiful flowers, does not.

China once had national flowers. During the Qing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹). The government of the Republic of China later changed it to the plum blossom (梅花). But after the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, a national flower was not chosen.

Debate over which flower should represent China continues today. China's two former national flowers—the peony and the plum blossom, remain as the two most popular choices.

Compared with small plum blossoms, the peony has large blossoms and vivid colors. Supporters of the peony think they represent China's continuing rise.

However, plum blossom supporters argue that the peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged. On the contrary, the plum blossom has very noble (高洁的) qualities. It is said to be modest and persistent, as it is able to grow even during cold winters.

Some people have suggested that both flowers could be China's national flowers. One country, two flowers, you might say. China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. Li Qingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, told China Daily. So why not let both become national flowers? That would be harmonious (和谐的).

1What do you think the text above is mainly talking about?

A.Different countries have different national flowers.

B.More than 100 countries have a national flower.

C.No national flower has been chosen since 1949.

D.Which flower should be China's national flower.

2It's known from the text that the earliest national flower in China was ________.

A.during the Qing dynasty.

B.in time of the Republic of China.

C.before the Qing dynasty.

D.after the founding of PRC.

3Why do plum blossom supporters disagree that the peony is chosen as a national flower?

A.It has large blossoms and vivid colors.

B.It is able to grow even during the winter.

C.It has something to do with wealth and fame.

D.It is said to be modest and persistent.

4Which of the following can best summarize Li Qingwei’s idea?

A.That would be harmonious.

B.One country two flowers.

C.Both flowers are popular.

D.China is just so big geographically.

【题目】 On April 5, Queen Elizabeth II gave a short but powerful speech to inspire (激励) the British people. The UK, like many countries around the world, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic (冠状病毒流行) . Many people have to stay at home and many businesses have been closed.

In her speech, the Queen thanked people of all walks of life (各行各业) for both following stay-at-home rules and making efforts to help their neighbors. She also thanked the country’s medical workers as they continue to fight the virus.

The Queen talked about her first-ever radio broadcast—delivered in 1940—when she and her sister Margaret spoke to children who had been evaluated ( ) from their homes during World War II. Fearing that German bombing ( ) would kill people in the cities, millions of children in England were sent to safer places in the countryside.

“Echoes (再现) of that struggle of the 1940s, which for so long defined (定义) Britain and its self-image, ran through the broadcast,” the BBC said.

She ended the speech with a familiar phrase: “We will meet again.” It’s a reference ( ) to Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again, a song that encouraged unity (团结) and optimism (乐观) among Britons during the World War II. With her speech, the Queen hoped to encourage national unity.

1A short but powerful speech was given by Queen Elizabeth II on April 5 to ________.

A.stop the coronavirus pandemic

B.inspire the British people

C.ask people to stay at home

D.see many businesses closed

2The key words and phrases for each part of the Queen’s speech are ________.

A.follow, deliver and end the speech

B.efforts, safer places and a familiar phrase

C.thank, look backwards and encourage

D.fight, evaluate and meet again

3What is something in common between the Queen's first speech and the one on April 5?

A.The queen still spoke with her sister.

B.The world war II was 80 years ago.

C.They were given to the whole world.

D.Both happened in a serious situation.

4What do you think Vera Lynn might be according to the text?

A.A BBC reporter.

B.A famous singer.

C.A medical worker.

D.A brave fighter.

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