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 (描绘) a world map, centered on the north pole. The map is surrounded by an olive (橄榄) wreath (花环) symbolizing peace and co-operation. The flag is blue and white.
【小题1】Flags have been in existence for .A．500 yearsB．more than 3000 yearsC．about 2000 yearsD．between 500 and 2000 years【小题2】A very old flag is likely to .A．be made of fabricB．have a map on itC．have white shapes on itD．be made of carved wood【小题3】An olive wreath is used to stand for .A．peaceB．purityC．justiceD．equalityB
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(答案→)B
解析：文章介绍了旗子的来历，各国有各国的旗子，各个组织也有自己的旗子，旗子的图案是有含义的。
【小题1】细节题：从第一段的句子：Flags have existed for over 3000 years. 可知旗帜存在有3000年了。选B
【小题2】细节题：从第一段的句子：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头做的。选D
【小题3】细节题：从第三段的句子：The map is surrounded by an olive (橄榄) wreath (花环) symbolizing peace and co-operation.可知橄榄花环象征着和平。选 A