with the union down except as a signal of dire distress.
Do not use the flag as a portion of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not embroider it upon cushions or handkerchiefs nor print it on paper napkins or boxes.
A federal law provides that a trademark cannot be registered which consists of, or comprises among other things, "the flag, coat-of-arms or other insignia of the United States, or any simulation thereof".
When the flag is used in unveiling a statue or monument, it should not 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, but let it be carried aloft to form a feature of the ceremony.
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.
The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing, with one exception: Navy vessels, upon receiving a salute of this type from a vessel registered by a nation formally recognized by the United State, must return the compliment. ………
Questions 14 lo 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the National Flag?
{A) By making laws. }
B) By enforcing discipline.
C) By educating the public.
D) By holding ceremonies.
15. 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.
16. 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.}
17. What do we learn 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.
Passage Three
In some large American city schools, as many as 20~40% of the students are absent each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other is truancy, that is, staying away from school without permission. Since school officials can‘t do much about illness, they are concentrating on reducing the number of truants. One of the most promising schemes has been tried in Florida. The pupils there with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are told that if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. At the same time, teachers are being encouraged to inspire their students to come to school regularly. When those teachers are successful, they are also rewarded. “We’ve been punishing truants for years, but that hasn‘t brought them back to school.’‘ One school principal said, ”Now we are trying the positive approach. Not only do you learn by showing up every day, but you earn.“ In San Francisco, the board of education has had a somewhat similar idea. Schools that show a decrease in deliberate destruction of property can receive the amount of money that would’ve been spent on repairs and replacements. For example, 12,000 dollars had been set aside for a school‘s property damages every year. Since repair expenses of damaged property required only 4,000 dollars, the remaining 8,000 dollars was turned over to the student activities fund. ”Our democracy operates on hope and encouragement,“ said the school board member. ”Why not provide some positive goals for students and teachers to aim at?“
Questions 18 lo 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. Which reason for students‘ absences is discussed in great detail?
A) Punishment by teachers.
B) Poor academic performance.
{C) Truancy.}
D) Illness.
19. Who will benefit from the scheme being tried in Florida?
A) The Board of Education.
B) Principals of city schools.
C) Students with good academic records.
{D) Students with good attendance records. }
20. What measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce destruction of school property?
A) Punishing students who damage school property.
{B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction. }
C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction.
D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements.
Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)
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