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.
【小題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

【小題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

【小題3】An olive wreath is used to stand for _________.

A．peace

B．purity

C．justice

D．equality

Answer 1

【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】A

解析試題分析：文章介紹了旗子的來歷，各國有各國的旗子，各個組織也有自己的旗子，旗子的圖案是有含義的。
【小題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
【小題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
【小題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
考點：考查歷史文化類短文
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