People  usually  talk  about  two  groups  of  colours: warm  colours  and  cool  colours.  Scientists  think  that  there  are  also  two  kinds  of  people: people  who  prefer  warm  colours  and  people  who  prefer  cool  colours. The  warm  colours  are  red , orange  and  yellow.  Where  there  are  warm  colours  and  a  lot  of  lights , people  usually  want  to  be  active.  People  think  that  red , for  example , is  exciting . Sociable  people , those  who  like  to  be  with  others , like  red . Scientists  also  find  that  warm  colours  can  produce  a  comfortable  feeling  and  that  time  seems to pass quickly  in  a  room  with  warm  colours  than  with  cool  colours . So  a  warm  colour , such as red or orange , is a good choice for a living  room or restaurant.
The  cool  colours  are  green , blue  and  violet . These  colours , unlike  warm  colours , are  relaxing . Where  there  are  cool  colours , people  are  usually  quiet . People  who  like  to  spend  time  alone  often  prefer  blue . Cool  colours  are  better for offices because it  can make people  who  are  working  feel  relaxed  and  calm.
【小题1】According to  this  passage , people  who  prefer  to  be  quiet  probably     .

A．like the colour orange	B．like the colour blue
C．prefer warm colours	D．are usually active

【小题2】The  underlined  words “sociable  people ”means           in  Chinese.

A．城市居民

B．社会学家

C．喜欢运动的人

D．好交际的人

【小题3】Which  of  the  following  statements  is  true  according  to  this  passage?

A．Scientists like warm colours better than cool colours.

B．Time seems to pass more slowly in a red room than in a violet room.

C．Red can make people more active than blue can.

D．We’d better colour a living room or restaurant with cool colours.

【小题4】Why are offices often coloured in cool colours according to the passage ?

A．Because these colours can make people feel that time passes more quickly.

B．Because these colours can make people excited.

C．Because everybody likes the colour white.

D．Because people who are working can be more relaxed and calm.

【小题5】The  best  title（标题）for  this  passage  should  be  ‘        ’.

A．Warm colours and cool colours	B．People and colours
C．Sociable people like warm colours	D．Places and colours

（A）根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。
【小题1】 Ningbo is a beautiful 　▲　（城市）with a long history.  
【小题2】 Uncle Wang usually goes 　▲　 （游泳）in the river nearby on Sundays.
【小题3】 He can’t see the blackboard clearly, so he needs a pair of 　▲　（眼镜）.
【小题4】 Sorry, I can’t follow you. Would you please speak more 　▲　（缓慢地）?
【小题5】David wanted to buy an iPhone 4, but his father didn’t 　▲　（同意）.
（B）在下列各句的空格内填上一个适当的完整的单词，该词的首字母已给出。
【小题6】 It’s cold outside. Please put on your w　▲　 winter coat.
【小题7】Last year we p　▲　 a lot of trees around our school. And now they grow well.
【小题8】 This backpack is c　▲　, but he still can’t afford it.
【小题9】May is the f　▲　 month of the year.
【小题10】 Don’t worry about me, mom. I can take care of m　▲　.

（C）根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。
Some colors make us feel calm and peaceful. Blue is one of these colors. Wearing blue clothes or sleeping in a blue 　【小题11】　 is good for the mind and body. Blue can 【小题12】　 mean sadness. Someone who is feeling sad may say “I’m feeling blue.” Some colors make us feel happy. Orange is such a happy color. It can bring you happiness and cheer you up when you are sad. If you feel 　【小题13】　 or weak, please wear colors that make you feel energetic. Green can give you energy, because it 　【小题14】　 new life. And you can also wear red. That makes it easier 　【小题15】　 you to take action.

David: I like blue. I have a clothes shop, and I find when I changed the wall’s color to blue, my clothes sold better. Someone told me that blue can make people feel safe.
Mary: I’m a nurse. I heard that green can make people feel energetic. Because it’s the color of nature, it can also give people a feeling of hope. It’s my favorite.
Li Ming: I like red. In our country, red means good luck. For example, during Spring Festival, most Chinese people like wearing red clothes , because we believe it will bring us good luck in the future.
Sam: I like orange because it’s a warm color. When I’m sad, if I see something orange buying things that are orange ---- bags, hats, cups, anything! I live in an orange world!
Linda: I think black is a powerful color . We know that the leaders of a country always wear black clothes. And, it makes people look thin.
【小题1】Of the following people, who likes green best?

A．Mary

B．David

C．Sam

D．Li Ming

【小题2】If you want to give a gift to a friend who is sad, which of the following is the bestaccording to the passage?

A．A blue cup.	B．A green pencil case.
C．An orange coat	D．A black wallet

【小题3】 Why do the Chinese like red?

A．They think red makes them feel safe.

B．They think red brings good luck.

C．They think red makes them powerful.

D．They think red gives them a feeling of hope.

【小题4】If you want to look like all of the other people in the government, which color will you choose?

A．Green	B．Red
C．Orange.	D．Black

【小题5】 Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Linda is a nurse, and she likes green.

B．Li Ming thinks red is a lucky color.

C．Mary thinks orange gives people a feeling of hope.

D．Sam thinks fat people should wear green clothes.

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.

5.Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. White can make people eat more.

B. Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.

C. People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.

D. Black cars are popular among thieves.

 

根据短文内容，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。

Some colors make us feel calm and peaceful. Blue is one of these colors. Wearing blue clothes or sleeping in a blue 　1.　 is good for the mind and body. Blue can 　2.　 mean sadness. Someone who is feeling sad may say “I’m feeling blue.” Some colors make us feel happy. Orange is such a happy color. It can bring you happiness and cheer you up when you are sad. If you feel 　3.　 or weak, please wear colors that make you feel energetic. Green can give you energy, because it 　4.　 new life. And you can also wear red. That makes it easier 　5.　 you to take action.