2016年英语专四真题word版
tree takes a long time to produce fruit, so olives could only be cultivated successfully in long periods of peace. Whatever the history, the olive branch is a part of many modern flags symbolizing peace and unity. One well-known example is the United Nations symbol.
The ankh
(9) The ankh is an ancient symbol which was adopted by the hippie movement in the 1960s to represent peace and love. It was found in many Asian cultures, but is generally associated with ancient Egypt. It represented life and immortality. Egyptians were buried with an ankh, so that they could continue to live in the “afterworld”. The symbol was also found along the sides of the Nile, which gave life to the people. They believed that the ankh could control the flow of the river and make sure that there was always enough water.
44. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Concept of Peace.
B. Origin of Peace Symbols.
C. Popular Peace Symbols.
D. Cultural Difference of Peace.
45. The rainbow represents the connection between human beings and
their gods in all the
following countries EXCEPT __________.
A. Sweden
B. Greece
C. Finland
D. China
46. In North Europe mistletoe was often hung in doorways to indicate
__________.
A. friendship
B. love
C. kinship
D. honour