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高中英语任务型阅读训练 宜兴市高中英语中心组 训 练 一 （供稿：省宜兴中学 芮旭军） 1 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填上最恰当的单词。 注意：每空不超过3个单词。 Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character. The image of an eagle is on the US Presidents flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of its long life, great strength, and noble looks. But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin didnt agree with the choice. The bald eagle...is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by robbing he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the countrys national bird. If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately(人为地), the symbol of England arose out of history. King Henry I (1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the king of the jungle. By the year Richard I, known as The Lion Heart for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of Englands sports teams. Everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a native replied kangaroo meaning, I dont understand you. The kangaroo is an individualistic animal. Although it does gather in groups, the kangaroo is not a herd animal. If a group is attacked, individuals run off in different directions. Australians think the kangaroo represents positive values, such as individual responsibility and pride. Animals Showing National Spirit and Character ( 1 )_______ Country Features Why chosen / considered so Eagle ( 3 ) _______ ( 5 ) _______ ( 7 ) _______ Great strength Powerful