Question

Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?

The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions （反应）toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.

Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.

Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.

The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.

1.Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their        .

A．cultural values                         B．commercial purposes

C．personal experiences                    D．physical reactions to the color

2.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?

A．To relax people physically.

B．To increase people’s appetites.

C．To encourage people to buy their products.

D．To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.

3.What color might help lose weight according to the text?

A．Red              B．Green.            C．Blue.             D．Purple.

4.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?

A．Colors and Human Beings

B．The Cultural Meaning of Color

C．Colors and Personal Experiences

D．The Meaning and Function of Color

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述的是不同的颜色在不同的文化中有不同的意义和作用。

1.A 细节题。根据文章2,3,4行The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven.说明主要是因为文化方面的问题。故A正确。

2.C 推理题。根据文章倒数第二段最后2行Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.说明人们把按钮设成红色是因为这种颜色很容易就能抓住人们注意力，容易做出选择，鼓励人们购物。故C正确。

3.C 推理题。根据文章最后一段1,2行Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.说明蓝色能够让人没有食欲，少吃东西。所以可以减肥。故C正确。

4.D 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段和文章中所举的例子说明本文主要是关于不同的颜色的意义和作用，故D项正确。

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点评：本文主要讲述的是不同的颜色在不同的文化中有不同的意义和作用。这篇文章非常简单，先看问题，再带着问题仔细阅读短文，理解了全文内容，很容易选出正确答案。阅读短文时，常常会遇到一些生词。这时，要沉着，冷静，细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完。通过对全篇短文的理解，就很有可能猜测出生词的大意。另外，还可以从含有生词句子的上下文，以及句子和段落之间的关系来判断、理解生词以求获得其真正含义。猜测生词的另一种方法是，根据构词法推测。遇到生词后，可从构词法角度分析判断生词。