题目内容
To eat less sugar and fat is a good idea for you ________
.[
]A
. to lose weight B. losing weightC
. to put on weight D. pulling on weightWhy 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 |
| 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. |
| A.Red | B.Green | C.Blue. | D.Purple. |
| A.Colors and Human Beings. | B.The Cultural Meaning of Color. |
| C.Colors and Personal Experiences. | D.The Meaning and Function of Color. |
Ten years ago I used to be very fit (健康的). I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.
Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn’t have any time for things like that any more.
There’s a lot of stress in my job. Perhaps that’s why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top, and instead of having one glass, I would have several. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago I had a heart attack. At first I just couldn’t believe it. Luckily it wasn’t very serious. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less. He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven’t any time! My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something like I used to do. But if I do that, I won’t earn as much. I have a family to support. I have to think of them, too. I just don’t know what I should do. What do you think?
【小题1】The author used to go to work ________
| A.on foot | B.by bike | C.by car | D.by train |
| A.His job. | B.His pay. | C.His means of transport. | D.His health. |
| A.He got higher pay. | B.His working hours weren’t long. |
| C.He found it very stressful. | D.He had little free time at weekends. |
| A.not to work any longer | B.to take a long vacation abroad |
| C.to work less and take exercise | D.not to eat out any more |
| A.The author is not sure what he should do now. |
| B.The author has taken the doctor’s advice. |
| C.The author has got another new job. |
| D.The author feels much better now. |