SCOUTS’ PLEDGE

I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

MY GIFT

I give my head, my heart, my hand to God and my country; one country, one language, one flag.[A]
FLAG DAY

June 14 is the anniversary of the adoption¹ of the flag, and that date is celebrated² in many states as Flag Day.

We can honor our flag

    By living for it;
    By keeping our own honor bright;
    By being brave; (Red stands for valor³.)
    By being clean; (White stands for purity.)
    By being just; (Blue stands for justice.)
    By being loyal;
    By being ready to die for it, if we are called upon.

Our state has one star in the blue of the flag.

How shall we honor our star?

How shall we show respect for our country and our flag?

Since our flag means so much to us, we should respect it and love it with all our hearts.

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When the flag passes in a parade, people should, if walking, halt; or if sitting, rise and stand at attention and uncover.



The flag should never be allowed to drag on the ground nor be left out after dark. Did you know that it must never be used as an old rag? You see no matter how old or torn a flag becomes, it is[51] still our flag and must be loved and honored always.
My country! ’tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died!
Land of the Pilgrim’s pride!
From every mountain side
Let freedom ring!

“America is another name for Opportunity.”

What do you understand by that?

1 adoption   

n.采用，采纳，通过；收养

参考例句：

• An adoption agency had sent the boys to two different families.一个收养机构把他们送给两个不同的家庭。
• The adoption of this policy would relieve them of a tremendous burden.采取这一政策会给他们解除一个巨大的负担。

2 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

3 valor   

n.勇气，英勇

参考例句：

• Fortitude is distinct from valor.坚韧不拔有别于勇猛。
• Frequently banality is the better parts of valor.老生常谈往往比大胆打破常规更为人称道。