Module 2　单元质量检测(二)

　　(时间：100分钟　满分：120分　本卷共4页)

　　Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　A

　　Independence days around the world

　　Order and progress in Brazil

　　In one of the most peaceful Latin American revolutions, Brazil won its freedom after Portuguese prince Dom Pedro Ⅰ declared it independent of his father's rule on September 7th, 1822.

　　Pakistani pride

　　A boldly painted youth cheers for independence in front of the national flag in Wagah, a Pakistani town near India. At midnight on August 15th, 1947, the Indian Independence Act unseated (罢免) the British Raj and established the two countries. Islamic Pakistan now celebrates its freedom on August 14th, which is also a Muslim holy day.

　　Indonesian determination

　　The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on August 17th, 1945 threw the country into four years of war with the Netherlands, which Indonesia won in 1949. Celebratory customs include the release of hundreds of green turtles (海龟) into the ocean from Bali's Kuta Beach, and panjat pinang, a game in which a pole is set up, covered with oily clay (黏土) and hung with bicycles, televisions and other prizes. Whoever climbs all the way to the top wins, though people often work together to split the prize.

　　Whimsical skies in Colombia

　　After protesters took to Bogota's streets on July 20th, 1810, the Spanish governor acknowledged a limited independence that eventually gave way to full sovereignty (主权) in 1819. Colourful hot air balloon shows have previously been in honor of Colombia's quest for freedom, and folk dancing, flag raising ceremonies and traditional food such as corn cakes are also staples (主要内容) of the day.

　　1．The most peaceful revolution of the four is the one in ________．

　　A．Indonesia　　　　　　B．Pakistan

　　C．Colombia D．Brazil

　　2．When does Islamic Pakistan celebrate its freedom?

　　A．September 7th. B．August 15th.

　　C．August 14th. D．July 20th.

　　3．What is among the celebratory customs in Indonesia?

　　A．The release of green turtles into the ocean.

　　B．Colourful hot air balloon shows.

　　C．Flag raising ceremonies.

　　D．Folk dancing.