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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.
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Nepal
This is the only national flag that is not a rectangle. The white shapes represent the sun and moon.
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Singapore
The five stars stand for five ideals:democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
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Japan
The central red disc of the sun represents sincerity and passion. The white background represents purity and honesty.
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Cambodia
Three towers of the famous temple of Angkor Wat feature on this flag.
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Bhutan
The wingless dragon is the national symbol. Bhutan means “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.
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1.Flags have been in existence for ________.
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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 ________.
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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 _______.
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4.An olive wreath is used to represent ________.
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5.Two flags that include the sun in their design belong to ________.
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A.Nepal and Japan
B.Singapore and Japan
C.the United Nations and Nepal
D.the United Nations and Singapore
Chess must be one of the oldest games in the world. An Arab traveler in the year 900 wrote that it
was played "long long ago". Chess was probably invented in India, and it has been played everywhere
from Japan to Europe since 1400. The name "chess" is interesting. When one player is attacking the
other's king, he says, in English,"check". When the king has been caught and cannot move anywhere,
he says "check mate (将死)". These words come from Persian (波斯人). It means "the king is dead".
That is when the game is over, and one player has won.
Such an old game changes very slowly. The rules have not always been the same as they are now.
For example, at one time the queen could only move one square (方块) at a time. Now she is the strongest
piece on the board. It would be interesting to know why this has happened! Chess takes time and thought,
but it is a game for all kinds of people. You don't have to be winner in order to enjoy it. It is not always
played by two people sitting at the same table. The first time the Americans beat the Russians was in a
match played by radio. Some people are able to play many people at the same time. One man played 400
games! It is said that some people play chess by post. This must make chess the slowest game in the
world.
A. is an old Indian game for travel
B. is the oldest game in the world
C. was played in India long before 900
D. was played in Japan and Europe before 1400
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