Question

    England has roses, the Netherlands has tulips, and India has lotuses. When you think of a particular country, its national flower might come to mind.

More than 100 countries have a national flower. But China, despite many beautiful flowers, does not.

China once had national flowers. During the Qing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹). The government of the Republic of China later changed it to the plum blossom (梅花). But after the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, a national flower was not chosen.

Debate over which flower should represent China continues today. China's two former national flowers—the peony and the plum blossom, remain as the two most popular choices.

Compared with small plum blossoms, the peony has large blossoms and vivid colors. Supporters of the peony think they represent China's continuing rise.

However, plum blossom supporters argue that the peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged. On the contrary, the plum blossom has very noble (高洁的) qualities. It is said to be modest and persistent, as it is able to grow even during cold winters.

Some people have suggested that both flowers could be China's national flowers. One country, two flowers, you might say. China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. Li Qingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, told China Daily. So why not let both become national flowers? That would be harmonious (和谐的).

1.What do you think the text above is mainly talking about?

A.Different countries have different national flowers.

B.More than 100 countries have a national flower.

C.No national flower has been chosen since 1949.

D.Which flower should be China's national flower.

2.It's known from the text that the earliest national flower in China was ________.

A.during the Qing dynasty.

B.in time of the Republic of China.

C.before the Qing dynasty.

D.after the founding of PRC.

3.Why do plum blossom supporters disagree that the peony is chosen as a national flower?

A.It has large blossoms and vivid colors.

B.It is able to grow even during the winter.

C.It has something to do with wealth and fame.

D.It is said to be modest and persistent.

4.Which of the following can best summarize Li Qingwei’s idea?

A.That would be harmonious.

B.One country two flowers.

C.Both flowers are popular.

D.China is just so big geographically.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.B

【解析】

当我们想到一个国家时，会想到它的国花，中国曾有两种国花——牡丹和梅花。但自从新中国成立以来，国花一直没有定论。本文分别叙述了两种花的优劣。北京林业大学副教授李庆伟建议，中国可以有两种国花。

1.

主旨大意题。A：不同的国家有不同的国花。B：100多个国家都有国花。C：自1949年以来，还没有选出过国花。D：哪一种花是中国的国花？分析全文内容可知，本文主要讨论哪种花应该是中国的国花，主要讨论了两个备选方案：牡丹和梅花，结合选项，故选D。

2.

细节理解题。根据第三段中“China once had national flowers. During the Qing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹).”可知，从文中可知，在清朝时期，中国最早的国花是牡丹。故选A。

3.

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“However, plum blossom supporters argue that the peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged.”可知，梅花的支持者认为，牡丹通常与追逐名利联系在一起，这是不被鼓励的。故选C。

4.

推理判断题。A：那是和谐的；B：一国两花；C：两种花都很受欢迎；D：中国幅员辽阔。根据最后一段中“China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. Li Qingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, told China Daily. So why not let both become national flowers? That would be harmonious (和谐的).”可知，中国幅员辽阔，这两种花都很受欢迎。那么为什么不让这两种花都成为国花呢？这样就很和谐了。所以李庆伟认为两种花可以共同作为国花。故选B。