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

__________________________________________________________________.

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?

____________________________________________________   

4.找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：

They also spend their money wisely.

__________________________________________________________________.

5.找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：

___________________________________________________________________

In China , more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don't know how to save time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up (熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school.

　　Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use of our time. When we have enough time for sleeping, we will find it much better for both our study and health.

1.What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?

　　    A. Watching TV.

B. Playing computer games.

　　    C. Doing their homework.

D. Doing housework.

2.Who else gives children some homework to do except their teachers?

　　   A. Their parents.　　　　　　　　　　　B. Other students.

　　   C. The children themselves.　　　　　　 D. Nobody else.

3.How many hours of sleep is good for students' health?

　　  A. Less than 9 hours.　　B. Over 9 hours.　　

C. Only 9 hours.　    　D.8 hours.

4.What would happen to a student who often goes to bed late and gets up early?

　　   A. He would fall asleep in class.

B. He would do well in study.

　　   C. He would finish his homework fast.

D. He would have good health.

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

　　   A. Some students are so careless that they spend lots of time on their homework.

　　   B. All the students stay up late for their homework.

　　   C. Children should be given less homework.

   D. Schools and parents should take care of children.

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：
___________________________________________________________________

 --- _________ you like elephants? --- Yes, I __________.

　　A. Are, am B. Do, do C. Would, would D. Can, can