Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (發(fā)脾氣) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.
【小題1】Which colour is a summer colour?

A．Blue. B．White.C．Green.D．Red.
【小題2】The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
A．刺激物B．防腐劑C．輻射物D．裝飾品
【小題3】Where is colour red often used?
A．In bedrooms.B．In gyms.
C．In hospitals.D．In restaurants.
【小題4】What does the underlined sentence mean?
A．It is the easiest colour for people to find.
B．It is the most comfortable colour for eyes.
C．People can remember it more easily.
D．It can improve our eyesight.
【小題5】Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A．White can make people eat more.
B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.
C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.
D．Black cars are popular among thieves.


【小題1】B
【小題2】A
【小題3】D
【小題4】B
【小題5】C

解析【小題1】根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour可知答案為B
【小題2】根據(jù)單詞的意思和語(yǔ)境，故選答案為A
【小題3】根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.可知答案為D
【小題4】根據(jù)漢語(yǔ)意思和內(nèi)容可知答案為B
【小題5】根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容大意可知答案為C

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