题目内容
Colours often have different meanings in different cultures.In the US,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 look thinner.
White White stands for purity(纯洁).White is thought to be a summer colour.However,white is easy to be dirty and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red This is the most exciting colour.Red furniture should be sold very well 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 most comfortable colour for the eyes and can improve vision.Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow Sunny yellow is a cheerful colonr,yet people lose their tempers(脾气) more often in yellow rooms,and babies cry more.
1.Which colour can make people look much thinner?
A.Blue. B.Black. C.Green. D.Red
2.The underline word“stimulant”means“________”.
A.刺激物 B.防腐剂 C.辐射物 D.装饰物
3.Where is colour green often used?
A.In bedrooms B.In gyms. C.In hospital. D.In restaurants
4.Which of the following is TRUE,according to the passage?
A.People like to wear white clothes in winter.
B.Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.
C.People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.
D.Black cars are popular among thieves.
5.Where will you probably see the passage?
A.In a storybook. B.In a science magazine.
C.In a dictionary. D.In a diary.
BACCB
Different colours can affect us in many different ways; that’s according to Verity Allen. In a new programme “Colour me Healthy”, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can even change our emotions and even influence how healthy we are.
“Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things?” says Verity. “Our toothpaste is always white or blue or maybe red. It’s never green. Why not? For some reason we think that blue and white is clean, while we think of green products(产品)as being a bit unpleasant. It’s the same for businesses. We respect a company which writes its name in blue or black, but we don’t respect one that uses pink or orange. People who design(设计)new products can use these ideas to influence what we buy.”
During the programme, Verity studies eight different colours, two colours in each part. She meets people who work in the colour industry, from people who design food packages, to people who name the colours of lipsticks. Some of the people she meets clearly have very little scientific knowledge to prove their ideas, such as the American “Colour Doctor” who believes that serious diseases can be treated successfully by the use of coloured lights. However, she also interviews real scientists who are studying the effects of green and red lights on mice, with some surprising results.
Overall, it’s an interesting show, and anyone who watches it will probably find out something new. But because Verity goes out of her way to be polite to everyone she meets on the programme, it’s up to you to make your own decisions about how much you should believe.
【小题1】What’s Verity’s opinion about colours?
A.Colours help people choose products. |
B.Different people prefer different colours. |
C.Colours have influences on people in many ways. |
D.People working in colour industry know little about colours. |
A.Colours influence people’s feelings and opinions. |
B.People get ideas for new products from colours. |
C.New products are popular because of colours. |
D.Most companies prefer bright colours. |
A.feels very pleased |
B.makes a special effort |
C.goes on in her own way |
D.carries on very slowly |
A.How people use colours. |
B.How colours influence people. |
C.What happens in a programme. |
D.What makes a programme believable. |
At one time or another we have all stopped to think about the weather. Some days the weather is good. Some days the weather is bad. Sometimes a day that seems bad turns out better than you thought it would. There are ways of understanding the weather. One way is to study the clouds. No two clouds are ever alike. We can see the different kinds of clouds and watch them for signs of changing weather. To forecast the weather, there are three things about clouds. you should look for: movement, colour, and change. As a rule, the higher the clouds, the better the weather. And the lower the clouds, the worse the weather is likely to be. Fair-weather cumulus clouds* are another sign of good weather. These are clouds we often see on warm summer days. Clouds can tell you if a storm is on the way. If the thick, fluffy cumulus clouds get bigger early in the day, then you know it will rain. If there is a sudden, cool and dark thunder* cloud appears, then a storm is about to break out. Colours in the sky tell us about the weather, too. A golden ring around the moon warns us that a storm is on the way. A watery yellow sunset is a sign that rain may be near. The rainbow* has a message, too. The colours of the rainbow come from the sun rays shining through falling rain. If you see the sun in the east and a rainbow in the west, the rain may be coming your way. If the sun is in the west and the rainbow is in the east, the rain will be moving away from you.
【小题1】 According to this article, one way to understand the weather is to .
A.study the clouds |
B.monitor the temperature every hour |
C.watch the signs of the wind |
D.note the changes in wet |
A.bad weather | B.fine weather |
C.rainy weather | D.windy weather |
A.sun rays shining through falling rain |
B.dark thunder clouds in the sky |
C.a golden ring around the moon |
D.fair-weather cumulus clouds |
A.The Story of Weather Forecast |
B.Fine Weather and Bad Weather |
C.Weather Changes |
D.Different Kinds of Clouds |
A.none of the clouds is the same |
B.a storm is to come on soon after a sudden, cool and dark thunder cloud |
C.the higher and cumulus clouds may be signs of warm weather |
D.all of the above |