After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance（宣誓效忠） to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.

Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” （欢乐颂）with recorders. This was not to express patriotism（爱国主义）, or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1．Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

         A．after Sept. 11, 2000  B．before Sept. 11, 2001

         C．on Sept. 11, 2001                D．after Sept. 11, 2001

2．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

         A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran         B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

         C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor       D．Harry Chin; David Tran

3．Which of the following is TRUE?

         A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

         B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

         C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

         D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4．According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

         A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

         B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

         C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

         D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

D
After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance（宣誓效忠） to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.
Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School
I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.
Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School
I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.
David Tran, 15, Warren High School.
The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.
Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School
I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” （欢乐颂）with recorders. This was not to express patriotism（爱国主义）, or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.
I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.
68.Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools______
A．after Sept. 11, 2000     B．before Sept. 11, 2001
C．on Sept. 11, 2001           D．after Sept. 11, 2001
69．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?
A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran        B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor
C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor    D．Harry Chin; David Tran
70．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.
B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.
C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.
D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.
71．According to the passage, it can be imagined that________.
A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.
B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.
C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance（宣誓效忠） to the flag. Is it necessary or not? Let’s see how the kids think of this requirement.

Lea Mouallem, Marymount High School

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don’t think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

Harry Chin, 15, Culver City High School

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against the Pledge of Allegiance because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn’t mean anything any more.

David Tran, 15, Warren High School.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect to it. In many schools, we don’t say the Pledge every morning-we just stand up and let the National anthem ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 12.

Danny Maryanor, 16, Santa Monica High School

I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of “Ode to Joy” （欢乐颂）with recorders. This was not to express patriotism（爱国主义）, or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis looks outward for revenge（报复）instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1．Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools_______.

       A．after Sept. 11, 2000 B．before Sept. 11, 2001

       C．on Sept. 11, 2001           D．after Sept. 11, 2001

2．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

       A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran     B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor

       C．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor    D．Harry Chin; David Tran

3．Which of the following is TRUE?

       A．Harry Chin thought the government required them to join the army.

       B．Lea Mouallem thought the Pledge of Allegiance of no meaning.

       C．Danny Maryanor felt the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America’s own problem.

       D．The Pledge of Allegiance is of another country.

4．According to the passage, it can be imagined that___________.

       A．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance.

       B．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance.

       C．all kids don’t agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

       D．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag.

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After the September 11 terrorist attacks, some high schools in America wanted the students to pledge allegiance (宣誓效忠) to the flag. Is it necessary? Let's see what the kids think of this requirement.

I believe that saying the Pledge of Allegiance is a way of reminding our country that no matter what happens, we are united. I don't think our president wants us to go and join the army now, but he wants to tell us that we will be able to overcome the disaster as a whole nation that is working together.

I am not for the Pledge of Allegiance and I am not against it either because I just say it so many times that it loses meaning. I say it every day at school in the second period. It doesn't mean anything any more.

The Pledge of Allegiance is another sign of country. We should have some respect for it. In many schools, we don't say the Pledge every morning—we just stand up and let the National Anthem (国歌) ring through the silence. We said the Pledge of Allegiance on September 12.

　　I wonder why we were suddenly asked to recite the Pledge when many of us stopped after elementary school; and the Pledge was recited before the play of“Ode to Joy”(欢乐颂) with recorders. This was not to express patriotism(爱国主义) , or even to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

　　I feel I cannot support a nation that in this time of crisis(危机) looks outward for revenge (报复) instead of inward for peace. Perhaps we should think more about our problems.

1．According to the passage, it can be leaned that ________.

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A．all high schools will require their students to pledge allegiance to the flag

B．all kids don't agree to the requirement of saying the Pledge of Allegiance

C．all high school students say yes to the Pledge of Allegiance

D．all high school students say no to the Pledge of Allegiance

2．Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in American schools ________.

[　　]

A．after September 12, 2001

B．after September 11, 2001

C．on September 11, 2001

D．even before September 11, 2001

3．Who were for the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A．Lea Mouallem; David Tran.

B．Harry Chin; Danny Maryanor.

C．Harry Chin; David Tran.

D．Lea Mouallem; Danny Maryanor.

4．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

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A．Lea Mouallem thinks the Pledge of Allegiance is pointless.

B．Harry Chin thinks the government wants them to join the army now.

C．The Pledge of Allegiance is considered by David Tran to be about another country.

D．Danny Maryanor feels the terrorist attacks happened partly because of America's own problem.