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.
【小题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

【小题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 make a purchase.

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

【小题3】What color might help lose weight according to the text?

A．Red

B．Green

C．Blue.

D．Purple.

【小题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

【小题1】A
【小题2】C
【小题3】C
【小题4】D

解析试题分析：本文主要讲述的就是在不同的文化中的颜色意义和功能作用。
【小题1】A 推理题。根据文章第一段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说明穆斯林把绿色当成天堂是因为文化价值的问题，故Ａ正确。
【小题2】C 推理题。根据文章第三段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.说明红色可以让人冲动，容易做出选择。故C正确。
【小题3】C 推理题。根据倒数3,4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.说明蓝色可以让人食欲下降，可以让人减肥，故C正确。
【小题4】D 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的就是在不同的文化中的颜色意义和功能作用。故D正确。
考点：考查文化类短文阅读
点评：本文讲述的就是不同文化中颜色的意义和作用，断题不仅要求考生读懂文章中的每个句子的意思还要推理它们之间的关系，结合自己的生活常识和经验，再通过逻辑推理和判断，理解文章的言外之意，从而揭示文章的深层涵义。
推理判断题的答案不可能在文章中直接找到，因此推理时我们务必要忠于原文，在文章中寻找并确定可推论的依据。