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 years
B．more than 3000 years
C．about 2000 years
D．between 500 and 2000 years小题2:A very old flag is likely to _________.
A．be made of fabric
B．have a map on it
C．have white shapes on it
D．be made of carved wood小题3:An olive wreath is used to stand for _________.
A．peace
B．purity
C．justice
D．equality
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
题目分析：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
点评：本文考查细节题为主，细节题可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息或是其变体。搜查信息在阅读中非常重要在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节。做这类题一般采用寻读法即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。