1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家南非历经磨难才完成了独立，你知道其国旗颜色背后的意义吗？The South African flag contains the colours of black，yellow，green，white，red and blue.The red，white and blue of the flag were carried over from the old flag，and represented the influence of the English and Dutch who first colonised the region.The red is not
2、 a true red，but a red/orange.This colour recalls the red of the Union Jack and Dutch flags and the orange of the previous flag，resulting in a combination of the two colours.Red and orange were both predominant colours in earlier South African flags.The black，green and gold are the colours of the sou
3、thern African nations in general.The green theoretically reflects the unification of the various ethnic groups of southern Africa.The colours on the flag have no meanings.However，the flag itself is a symbol of freedom and democracy，as it became the official South African flag after the first democra
4、tic election in 1994.“Although the colours have no official meaning attached to them，they represent a synopsis of the countrys vexillological history and current political realities.Black，green and yellow are the colours of Nelson Mandelas political party.Moreover，the flag incorporates also the colo
5、rs of the African National Congress and the former Boer republics flags (red，white，and blue).The Y shape represents the convergence of South Africas diverse society and unity.The South African flag is basically made up of former South African flags and the past meanings of the colors were that red s
6、tands for bloodshed，blue for open blue skies，green for the land，black for the black people，white for the European people and yellow for the natural resources such as gold.”The Y or V form of the flag was chosen to symbolize the unity，or coming together，of South Africas different groups.1What do the
7、red，white and blue stand for in the South African flag?_2What do black，green and yellow mean in the South African flag?_【答案】1.It stands for the influence of the English and Dutch who first colonised the region.2They are the colours of Nelson Mandelas political party.词义搭配1abolishAto officially end a
8、low，a system or an institution2symbolizeBthe fair treatment of people3justice Cthe state or quality of being pure4salute Dto touch the side of your head with the fingers of your right hand to show respect，especially in the armed forces5submit Eto give a document，proposal，etc. to sb. in authority so
9、that they can study or consider it6purity Fto be a symbol of sth.【答案】1.A2.F3.B4.D5.E6.C.用下列短语的适当形式填空at random；in salute to；date back to；get ones way；compare.with；split off from；such as；stand for1_the hero，all the children stood up from their seats.2They visited the temple_Qing Dynasty.3_ the rising
10、sun，they are working hard.4He always put his clothes in his room _，which made his mother unhappy.5Do you know what the“TC”_？【答案】1.In salute to2.dating back to3.Compared with4.at random5.stands for.阅读P3435内容，从三个选项中选择最佳答案1How many colors does the French flag have?A3.B4.C5.2Why was the French flag cons
11、idered one of the most important national flag in history?ABecause it was very beautiful.BBecause it was in salute to the French and their revolution.CBecause it stood for liberty, equality and fraternity. 3When did the USA declare war on Britain in order to gain its independence?AOn 4 July 1776.BEa
12、ch year on 4 July.CNot mentioned.4What does white represent in the Indonesian flag?ABlood，sugar and bravery and fire from volcanoes.BThe spiritual，rice and purity.CSugar and rice.【答案】14ABAB.阅读P3435内容，完成下列表格National flags，colours and culturesCountriesThe history of the national flagsThe meanings of t
13、he colours on the flagsFranceThe national flag was first used in 1789，the conclusion of the French Revolution led to 1._ changes throughout the country.Red shows the 2._，revolution，strength and blood of the French.Blue stands for 3._White represents peace and honesty.The USAOn 4 July 1776，the USA de
14、clared 4._，and the national flag was used.Red represents 5._White means virtue.Blue stands for hard work and justice.The fifty stars stand for 6._.The thirteen stripes are to remind people of the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for independence from 7._IndonesiaIn the 13th century th
15、e national flag had nine red and white stripes.Then on 17 August，1945，after the end of World War ，the Indonesian flag 8._There are many explanations offered for the meanings of the colours on the flag.Red stands for blood，or things that are physical.White represents the spiritual.Or the colours 9._w
16、ith food.Also some people say that red stands for the brave nature of the Indonesian people.It can also 10._the fire that comes from the volcanoes.White is regarded as a symbol of purity.【答案】1.fundamental2.bravery3.liberty and justice4.independence5.strength and bravery6.fifty states7.Britain8.becam
17、e official9.have a link10.represent.阅读P3435内容，完成下面课文缩写Today, every independent country has its 1._ (nation) flag. The French flag was first used in 1789. Red, blue and white 2._ (use) on the flag. Red 3._ (symbol) the bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French. Blue stands for liberty and
18、 justice, white represents peace and 4._ (honest).On 4 July, 1776, the USA declared war 5._ Britain and the flag was used. On the flag, red represents strength and bravery, white means virtue. Blue stands for hard work and justice, fifty stars stands for fifty states. The thirteen stripes are to rem
19、ind people 6._ the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for 7._ (independent) from Britain.The Indonesian flag became official on 17 August 1945, which is 8._ (base) on a national flag dating back to 13th century. There are many explanations offered for the meanings of the colours on the
20、flag. Red stands for blood, or things that are physical. White represents the 9._ (spirit). Or the colours have a link with food. Also some people say that red stands for the brave nature of the Indonesian people. It can also 10._ (represent) the fire that comes from the volcanoes. White is regarded as a symbol of purity.【答案】1.national2.were used3.symbolizes4.honesty5.on6.of7.independence8.based9spiritual10.represent- 5 - 版权所有高考资源网