Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics. Everyone has his or her favourite colour.

Blue is popular because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea. People who like blue are modest.  Communication is a strong need for them. ①They always leave themselves freedom to change their plans or decisions when they do things.

Green is a peaceful colour. ②It often ______ us ______ wide field and forests. People who like green are patient and practical. They often do things step by step. They are also good at planning to spend their money.

Yellow is the cheerful colour of the sun. People who like yellow are curious, active and outgoing. They like making friends with others. Sometimes they need lots of mental stimulation(精神鼓励).

Red usually represents power. People who like red are energetic and lively. They have strong feelings, but sometimes they like to talk big.

Black is the colour of protection. People who like black would rather do things by themselves and keep their own space.

White is the colour of purity. People who like white are honest and loyal. Of course they are tidy in the everyday life.

1.将①处翻译成汉语

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2.在②的空白处填入适当的单词使句意完整、上下文通顺：

____________  ___        

3.回答下列问题：Why blue is popular?

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4.找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：

They also spend their money wisely.

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5.找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：

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Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics. Everyone has his or her favourite colour.
Blue is popular because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea. People who like blue are modest.  Communication is a strong need for them. ①They always leave themselves freedom to change their plans or decisions when they do things.
Green is a peaceful colour. ②It often ______ us ______ wide field and forests. People who like green are patient and practical. They often do things step by step. They are also good at planning to spend their money.
Yellow is the cheerful colour of the sun. People who like yellow are curious, active and outgoing. They like making friends with others. Sometimes they need lots of mental stimulation(精神鼓励).
Red usually represents power. People who like red are energetic and lively. They have strong feelings, but sometimes they like to talk big.
Black is the colour of protection. People who like black would rather do things by themselves and keep their own space.
White is the colour of purity. People who like white are honest and loyal. Of course they are tidy in the everyday life.
【小题1】将①处翻译成汉语
__________________________________________________________________.
【小题2】在②的空白处填入适当的单词使句意完整、上下文通顺：
____________  ___        
【小题3】回答下列问题：Why blue is popular?
____________________________________________________   
【小题4】找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：
They also spend their money wisely.
__________________________________________________________________.
【小题5】找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：
___________________________________________________________________

用所给动词的正确时态、语态填空 ( 共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
【小题1】Be quiet, please ! The baby         (sleep).
【小题2】—What does Frank often do at weekends?
—He often_________(go) to the cinema with his parents.
【小题3】Andy _________(argue) with his brother when I went to see him yesterday.
【小题4】She          (be) to her hometown several times.
【小题5】_________(play) computer games too much is bad for your eyes.
【小题6】Lucy tried         (not make) too many mistakes in the exam.
【小题7】He ________ to us as soon as he gets there. (write)
【小题8】By the time I got outside, the bus ____________ (leave).
【小题9】I’m sure I _____ her four years ago. (see)
【小题10】In summer,  Miss Xia would rather _________ (stay) at home than go out.

任务型阅读 (共30分，每题2分)

　　Passage E

Sending E-cards on the Internet

　　The Internet has changed our habits, including our habit of sending greeting cards. There are many e-card websites that make it so easy to find the right greeting cards. They have greatly changed the way we send greetings to each other.

　　Our lives have become so busy that we have limited personal time . These e-card websites have allowed everyone to easily share their feelings and emotions(感情) with the people they love. They contain (包括)plenty of greeting cards that can be used immediately. The users can choose any card they like, from festival greetings to birthday wishes. In fact, e-cards are perfect for any event. That's why more and more people like to send e-cards. If the users are interested in making their own greeting cards on the Internet, they can create a card within only a few minutes.

　　Another benefit(好处) of e-card websites is that they have made it possible for us to send top quality cards to our beloved(心爱的) ones and surprise them with cheerful greetings. They allow us to send our greetings on a specific(特定的) date. So we can plan for the occasion(场合) when we want to send the card. For example, we can send our e-card on a certain day and then visit the person with some flowers the next day. This will surely create a good impression(印象) on the person we love.

　　We have never forgotten the importance of saying sorry to our beloved ones. But sometimes we fail to do so because, we are not brave enough to face those we hurt. Some e-cards on these websites allow us to express our feelings in a more thoughtful way.

　　Although some people still would rather buy traditional cards in the shops for the persons they love, especially when they want the cards to last a long time, more and more people are choosing to send greetings on the Internet.

What is your favorite color? Do you kike yellow, orange, or red? If you do, you must be an active person who enjoys life. Do you like blue? Then you are probably quiet, shy , would rather follow than lead.

Colors do influence our moods(情绪)。 A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing(令人压抑的). There was a black bridge over the Thames River near London,. The number of people who killed themselves on that bridge used to be larger than on any other bridge in the area-----until it was repainted green.

Light and bright colors make people not only happier but also more active. In the factory, the workers will work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black.

1. An active person may like_____________.

A. yellow, orange or red

B. yellow, black or red

C. orange, blue or black

2.Most people feel more ___________ in the yellow room than in a dark green one.

A. tired   B. bored   C. relaxed

3. Why did more people probably kill themselves on the black bridge than on any other bridge?

A.Because the bridge was too crowded.

B.Because people didn’t like the bridge.

C. Because the color of the bridge was depressing

4.In the factory, when the machines are painted orange, the workers will work _________.

A. worse   B. harder   C. more slowly

5. which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Your Favorite Color

B. The Secret of Color

C. The Color of a Bridge