第三部分 阅读理解：(共8小题，每小题2分。满分16分)

A

The following is a list of beliefs that vary according to dialect groups / individuals.

Good luck

Opening windows and/or doors is considered to bring in the good luck of the new year.

Switching on the lights for the night is considered good luck to 'scare away' ghosts and spirits of misfortune that may compromise the luck and fortune of the new year.

Sweets are eaten to ensure the consumer a "sweet" year.

It is important to have the house completely clean from top to bottom before New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year. (however, as explained below, cleaning the house after New Year's Day is frowned upon)

Some believe that what happens on the first day of the new year reflects the rest of the year to come. Asians will often gamble at the beginning of the year, hoping to get luck and prosperity.

Wearing a new pair of slippers that is bought before the new year, because it means to step on the people who gossip about you.

The night before the new year, bathe yourself in pomelo leaves and some say that you will be healthy for the rest of the new year.

判断正误：

41. Dialect groups / individuals have the same belief about good or bad luck during festivals around the world.( )

42. When you wear a new pair of slippers bought before the new year, you can step on the people who gossip about you as you like.( )

43. I f you want to be healthy for the rest of the new year, you should bathe yourself in pomelo leaves every day.( )

44. Asians will often gamble at the beginning of the year, hoping to get luck and prosperity.( )

45. Opening windows and/or doors is considered to bring in the bad luck of the new year.( )

B

Flags have existed for over 3000 years. The earliest flags were wooden or metal poles topped with a carving(雕刻品). 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.

46. Flags have been in existence for __

A.500 years B. over 3000 years C. about 2000 years D. between 500 and 2000 years

47.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

48.An olive wreath is used to represent .

A. peace B. purity C. justice D. equality