题目内容
Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., 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 appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good 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 easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.
1. Which colour is a summer colour?
A. Blue. B. White. C. Green. D. Red.
2. The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
A. 刺激物 B. 防腐剂 C. 辐射物 D. 装饰品
3. Where is colour red often used?
A. In bedrooms. B. In gyms.
C. In hospitals. D. In restaurants.
4. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. It is the easiest colour for people to find.
B. It is the most comfortable colour for eyes.
C. People can remember it more easily.
D. It can improve our eyesight.
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。每词限用一次。
influence kick mad keep high |
1.We all think that his paintings_________by Picasso.
2.When I left yesterday, Peter________ a ball around.
3.Mary is so _____at you. You’d better say sorry to her now.
4.Jerry, I’m sorry to ________you waiting for so long.
5.Look at the tower. It is 286 meters in _______.
短文填空
从方框里选词或短语并用其适当形式填空。
after, get, until, take place, know about, without doubt, bring, popular |
It is believed that tea 1. to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear 2. around 1660, but in less than 100 years, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries 3. in the 19th century. This helped to spread the 4. of the tea plant to more places around the world. Even though many people now 5. tea culture, the Chinese are 6. the ones who best understand the nature of tea.