Most Americans have great respect for their flag and every school day begins with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Stars and Stripes. Written in 1892, this pledge is recited in schools before classes begin and it serves as a sign of unity and identity for the various groups of people who have come from so many different lands and cultures.
Students stand at attention with their right hand over their heart, face the flag which is displayed in the classroom before them and begin, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.” Even the immigrants who come from distant lands must recite this pledge to the flag when they become eligible for citizenship.
The American flag is also known as “Old Glory” and over the years has evolved to its present form of fifty stars and thirteen stripes. The stars represent the fifty states and the stripes stand for the original thirteen colonies.
The first version of the flag with its stars and stripes appeared in 1777, but only had thirteen stars. As each new state joined the union, a new star was added. The last star to be added was in 1960 after Hawaii became the fiftieth state. In the future if another state joins the Union, another star will be added to the field of blue. The number of stripes, however, remains consistent and never changes.
The design of the flag may have altered over the years, but the colors, red, white and blue, have remained constant. In 1782 the Congress of the United States proclaimed that red stood for hardiness and courage, white stood for purity and innocence, and blue for justice and perseverance.
It was the flag which inspired the creation of the national anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner” in 1812. President Wilson in 1916 and later President Coolidge in 1927 suggested in proclamations to fellow countrymen that a special day be set aside to honor the flag. In 1949 the American Congress gave official recognition of June 14 as Flag Day.
1.According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT true?
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A．The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892. |
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B．Another name of the American flag is “Old Glory” or “The Stars and Stripes”. |
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C．The design of the flag has stayed the same over the years. |
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D．June 14 was set aside as Flag Day to honor the flag from 1949 on. |
2.What is the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance?
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A．It opens the school day. |
B．It is recited in all schools. |
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C．It is a sign of unity and nationalism. |
D．It makes someone eligible for citizenship. |
3.What do the fifty stars on the flag represent?
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A．Purity and innocence. |
B．Truth and honesty |
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C．Bravery and courage |
D．The fifty states. |
4.The colors of the American flag ________.
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A．have changed from time to time. |
B．have always been red, white and blue. |
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C．used to be only red and white. |
D．used to be red and blue. |
5.The best title of the passage would be ________.
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A．“Old Glory”: the American Flag |
B．The Pledge of Allegiance |
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C．American National Anthem |
D．Flag Day |
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Americans depend much on their cars．The family |
(1) ______ |
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cars has been a common thing since the early 20th |
(2) ______ |
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century, and it has changed America life．Many people |
(3) ______ |
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have moved from big city to the suburbs．Some Ameri- |
(4) ______ |
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cans spend two hours a day or more by their cars |
(5) ______ |
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going to work and home again．Cars have became a |
(6) ______ |
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must for most Americans go shopping, and even going |
(7) ______ |
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on holidays．Americans used to liking big cars, but |
(8) ______ |
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now smaller cars have become more commonly．They |
(9) ______ |
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also liked foreign cars．They have bought many cars |
(10) ______ |
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from Japan and Germany． |
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Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call Amer??ica" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in Ameri??ca is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.
More than 250 million people call America ”home" because .
they have their houses there
they settle there now
they want to make their home there
they like that land very much
Side - by - side living style means .
A . to make friends with native people
B . to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas
C . that the groups of people live nearby
D . that they get closer to American society
According to the passage, people in the USA .
A share American customs and cultures
B live in a kind of side - by - side society
C keep their own customs and habits firmly
D make no choice to accept American customs
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A They always stick to their own customs and habits.
B Side - by - side living style is not suitable.
C They face the society they are not familiar with.
D The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A Advantages and Disadvantages
B Different Customs and Habits
C Home for the People
D Side - by - Side Living Style in America
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Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call America" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in America is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.
【小题1】More than 250 million people call America ”home" because .
| A．they have their houses there |
| B．they settle there now |
| C．they want to make their home there |
| D．they like that land very much |
| A．to make friends with native people |
| B．to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas |
| C．that the groups of people live nearby |
| D．that they get closer to American society |
| A．share American customs and cultures |
| B．live in a kind of side - by - side society |
| C．keep their own customs and habits firmly |
| D．make no choice to accept American customs |
| A．They always stick to their own customs and habits. |
| B．Side - by - side living style is not suitable. |
| C．They face the society they are not familiar with. |
| D．The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful. |
| A．Advantages and Disadvantages |
| B．Different Customs and Habits |
| C．Home for the People |
| D．Side - by - Side Living Style in America |
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Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call America" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in America is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.
More than 250 million people call America ”home" because .
they have their houses there
they settle there now
they want to make their home there
they like that land very much
1.Side - by - side living style means .
|
A．to make friends with native people |
|
B．to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas |
|
C．that the groups of people live nearby |
|
D．that they get closer to American society |
2.According to the passage, people in the USA .
A share American customs and cultures
B live in a kind of side - by - side society
C keep their own customs and habits firmly
D make no choice to accept American customs
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A They always stick to their own customs and habits.
B Side - by - side living style is not suitable.
C They face the society they are not familiar with.
D The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.
4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A Advantages and Disadvantages
B Different Customs and Habits
C Home for the People
D Side - by - Side Living Style in America
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