牛津版 高中英语 电子课本 模块九M9U3
3页1、M9U3ReadingNational flags, colours and culturesToday, every independent country has a flag that gives it a unique identity. These flags are more than just pieces of cloth sewn together at random with thread. A flag tells us something about the country it represents, such as its values, beliefs and culture. FranceThe French flag was first used in 1789, at the start of the French Revolution. Before the Revolution, there had been great unrest in France because people had no freedom and were sufferi
2、ng from hunger. The French Revolution led to fundamental changes throughout the country. Many of the past ways were abolished, and the people won liberation. Strengthened by the Revolution, France became a different country. The colours red, blue and white used on the flag remind us of the motto of the Revolutionliberty, equality and fraternity. Red symbolizes the bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French, which were all needed to change the country. Blue stands for liberty and justi
3、ce, while white represents peace and honesty. Today, France is still guide by those principles. In salute to the French and their revolution, many countries have chosen to use the same colours on their flags as the French did. In this way, the French flag has become one of the most important national flags in history. The USAThe USA was also born from revolution, and its flag, the Stars and Stripes, is a symbol of this. The USA was originally made up of settlers from Britain and other countries,
4、 organized into thirteen British colonies. Even though they lived in colonies, the Americans had been used to autonomous rule and low taxes. However, after the French and Indian War, the British raised the tax rates in America to a high level in order to pay for the conflict. When the Americans objected to this, the British would not compromise, but increased control over their Americans objected to this, the British would not compromise, but increased control over their American colonies instea
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