题目内容
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(一个词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely ____1._____ cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color ___2.____ represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children __3.____(give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect __4.___ against evils(灾祸).
People’s ___5.____(choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be ___6.__ most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally ___7.__ physically. People ___8.___ (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. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that __9.___ (easy) catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So __10.__ you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.