单选题 Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the passage.
单选题 Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag by
  • A. making laws.
  • B. enforcing discipline.
  • C. educating the public.
  • D. holding ceremonies.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 14-17 [14] {{U}}Laws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag.{{/U}} [17] {{U}}Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag.{{/U}} This may vary somewhat from the general rules. [15] {{U}}The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand{{/U}} . Do not raise the flag while it is folded. {{U}}Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole{{/U}} . Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no ob- jects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, coat of arms, or badges of the United States. When the flag is used in unveiling a statue or monument, it shouldn't serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, [16] {{U}}but let it be carried high up in the air to form a fea- ture of the ceremony.{{/U}} Take every precaution to prevent the flag from becoming soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects. [解析] 短文开头就提到，美国已制定法律以规定国旗的使用，以及确保对国旗的尊重，因此答案为A。 [点睛] 事实细节题。本题不难，听音时紧扣问题所在，听到什么选什么。
单选题 What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag?
  • A. It should be raised by soldiers.
  • B. It should be raised quickly by hand.
  • C. It should be raised only by Americans.
  • D. It should be raised by mechanical means.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 短文提到，国旗应当被手动升起和降落，由此可知答案为B。 [点睛] 事实细节题。问题询问升国旗的方式，因此听音时要以此为重点。
单选题 How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?
  • A. It should be attached to the statue.
  • B. It should be hung from the top of the monument.
  • C. It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.
  • D. It should be carried high up in the air.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 短文提到，让国旗高高地飘在空中是仪式的一种特征，由此可以得出答案为D。 [点睛] 事实细节题。本题也可用排除法。C项和听力原文内容相反；A、B受到文中原词statue和monument的干扰。
单选题 Which of the following is CORRECT about the use of the American National Flag?
  • A. There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.
  • B. The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.
  • C. There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.
  • D. Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 短文提到，costom也是常见的规定国旗使用的方式，所有的陆海空军都有精确的有关如何使用国旗的规则，由此可得出答案为C。 [点睛] 事实细节题。听音时也可对照选项进行排除。A项在文中没有提及，B、D与原文意思相悖。