科目:初中英语 来源:英语竞赛初三年级 题型:050
Read “Flags” and answer questions 1 to 5.
FlagsFlags 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 ________.
[ ]
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 ________.
[ ]
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 _______.
[ ]
4.An olive wreath is used to represent ________.
[ ]
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
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科目:初中英语 来源:2012届四川省江油市明镜中学九年级中考适应性考试(三)英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
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.
A.2000 | B.500 | C.3000 | D.2500 |
A.passion | B.decoration | C.progress | D.sincerity |
A.Japan | B.Nepal | C.Singapore | D.Cambobia |
A.peace | B.purity | C.justice | D.Equality |
A.Nepal and Japan |
B.Singapore and Japan |
C.the United Nations and Nepal |
D.the United Nations and Singapore |
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科目:初中英语 来源:2013届浙江省兰溪市梅江初中九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
In the world ,soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called“Dream(梦幻) World Cups” in Japan .The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a blue bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama .Some football teams will have games there.
Are you a football fan(迷)?The World Cup makes more and more people interested in football. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football .Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favorite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan.
【小题1】If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______.
A.Many football fan | B.a very good team |
C.many football player | D.a big playground |
A.people playing football | B.pictures of some football stars |
C.a sunny sky | D.flowers |
A.to show their love for their own country |
B.to tell the people their stories |
C.to show their good wishes for the football teams |
D.to show their new ideas about football. |
A.they are interested in football |
B.they are football fans |
C.they think their favorite players are great |
D.all of A,B and C |
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科目:初中英语 来源:2011-2012学年四川省江油市九年级中考适应性考试(三)英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
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
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