题目内容：

    England has roses, the Netherlands has tulips, and India has lotuses. When you think of a particular country, its national flower might come to mind.

More than 100 countries have a national flower. But China, despite many beautiful flowers, does not.

China once had national flowers. During the Qing dynasty, it was the peony (牡丹). The government of the Republic of China later changed it to the plum blossom (梅花). But after the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, a national flower was not chosen.

Debate over which flower should represent China continues today. China's two former national flowers—the peony and the plum blossom, remain as the two most popular choices.

Compared with small plum blossoms, the peony has large blossoms and vivid colors. Supporters of the peony think they represent China's continuing rise.

However, plum blossom supporters argue that the peony is often connected with chasing wealth and fame, which is not encouraged. On the contrary, the plum blossom has very noble (高洁的) qualities. It is said to be modest and persistent, as it is able to grow even during cold winters.

Some people have suggested that both flowers could be China's national flowers. One country, two flowers, you might say. China is just so big geographically, and both flowers are popular. Li Qingwei, an associate professor at Beijing Forestry University, told China Daily. So why not let both become national flowers? That would be harmonious (和谐的).

1.What do you think the text above is mainly talking about?

A.Different countries have different national flowers.

B.More than 100 countries have a national flower.

C.No national flower has been chosen since 1949.

D.Which flower should be China's national flower.

2.It's known from the text that the earliest national flower in China was ________.

A.during the Qing dynasty.

B.in time of the Republic of China.

C.before the Qing dynasty.

D.after the founding of PRC.

3.Why do plum blossom supporters disagree that the peony is chosen as a national flower?

A.It has large blossoms and vivid colors.

B.It is able to grow even during the winter.

C.It has something to do with wealth and fame.

D.It is said to be modest and persistent.

4.Which of the following can best summarize Li Qingwei’s idea?

A.That would be harmonious.

B.One country two flowers.

C.Both flowers are popular.

D.China is just so big geographically.