What is color? Why do some of the things around us look red，some green，others blue?

Colors are real made by reflected（反射）light．We see color because most of the things reflect light．In the same way，if something is green，it reflect most of the green light．If something reflects all light，it is white．If doesn't reflect light，it is black．Some of the light is reflected and some is taken in（吸引） and turned into（变成） heat（热能）．The darker the color is，the less light is reflected，the more light is taken in．So dark-colored clothes are warm in the sun than light-colored clothes．

1．When something reflects light，we can ________．

    A．see its color                                             B．see its heat

    C．not see its color                                  D．see nothing   

2．Something looks white because  it reflects _________________．

    A．some light             B．not light            C．all light            D．most light

3．The dark-colored，clothes are warm  because _______ is taken in．

    A．more light           B．less light               C．more color           D．less color

4．In summer __________ make  people feel cool．

    A．dark-colored clothes                                 B．red-colored clothes

    C．green-colored clothes                                D．light-colored clothes

5．What's the best title（标题）of this passage（短文）?

    A．Dark color           B．Color                C．Heat                 D．Clothes

　　What is colour? Why do some of the things around us look red, others green, others blue?

　　Colours come from reflected（反射）light. We can see colours because some of the things reflect light. Something is red, because it reflects most of the red light. In the same way, if something is green, it reflects most of the green light. If something reflects all light, it is white. If something doesn't reflect any light, it is black.

　　Some light is not reflected（不被反射）. It is taken in（被吸收）and turned into heat（变成熟）. If the colour is darker, it reflects less light, and takes in more light.

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　　Colours are really made by reflected（反射）light. We see colour because most of the things reflect light. Something is red, for it reflects most of the red light. In the same way, if something is green, it reflects most of the green light. If something reflects all lights, it is white. If it doesn't reflect any light, it is black.

　　Some of the light is reflected and some is taken in（吸收）and turned into heat. The darker the colour is, the less light is reflected, the more light is taken in. So dark-coloured（深色的）clothes are warmer in the sun than light-coloured clothes.

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Usually different feelings can be represented by different things. For instance, red stands for fire, heat, blood and life. It is said that red is an exciting and active color. They associate red with a strong feeling like   1   . Red is used for signs of danger, such as STOP signs and fire engines（消防车）. Orange is the bright, warm color of   2   in autumn. People say orange is a

3     color. The orange is related with happiness. Yellow is the color of   4   . People say it is a cheerful color. They associate yellow with happiness as well. Green is the cool color of grass in spring, refreshing color. In general, people   5   two groups of colors—warm colors and cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and   6   .Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. Those who like to be with   7   like red．The cool colors are black and blue. Where these colors are, people are usually worried．Some scientists say that time seems to   8   more slowly in a room with warm colors. They suggest that a warm color is a good   9   for a living room or a restaurant. People who are having a dinner or are having a break do not want time to pass quickly.   10   colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.

1. A．sadness                      B．anger               C．worry            D．smile

2. A．land                            B．grass                C．leaves            D．mountains

3. A．lively                          B．dark                 C．noisy             D．frightening 

4. A．moonlight                   B．light                 C．sunlight         D．stars

5. A．speak                         B．say                  C．tell                D．talk about 

6. A．green                          B．yellow              C．white             D．gray

7. A．the other                     B．another             C．other one       D．others

8. A．go round                     B．go by               C．go off            D．go along

9. A．way                           B．one                  C．fact               D．matter

10. A．Different                   B．Warm               C．Cool              D．All 

（A）你最喜欢什么颜色？Do you like yellow, orange and red ? You do, you must be a person full of hopeful happy feeling about life. Do you like gray and blue ? Then maybe you are quiet, and you would rather go after than go before. And sometimes you feel unhappy. I f you love green, you are strong-minded. You wish to do （B）__________well and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists（心理学者）tell us. They tell us that we don’t choose our favorite colour as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

     A yellow room makes us feel happier and more comfortable than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and gladness to the saddest winter day.（C）Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better,harder, and have few accidents when their machines are painted（漆）orange rather than black or dark gray. Remember, then, that（D） if you feel low, you can brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a new colourful things. Remember also that you will know your friends better when you （E）____________what colours they like or dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character（ 性格）when you choose something in different colours.

1．将划线部分（A）译成英语：______________________________.

2．在（B）的空白处填入一个适当的词语：_____________________.

3．将划线部分（C）译成汉语：_____________________________________________.

4．将划线部分（D）译成汉语：_____________________________________________.

5．在（E）的空白处填入一个适当的词语：____________________.