In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella most disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.

　　Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.

　　28.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ______.

　　A. a symbol of honor                      B. a symbol of power

　　C. protection against the sun       D. protection against the rain

　　29.According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in ancient__________.

　　A. Babylon  

　　   B. China    

　　   C. Egypt  

　　   D. Rome

　　30.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

　　A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life   

　　B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages

　　C. The umbrellas for woman were made colorful in ancient times         

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