Question

Why 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 stomachaches.

    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.

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

2.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?

A. To relax people physically.

B. To increase people’s appetites.

C. To encourage people to buy the goods.

D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.

3.What color might help lose weight according to the text?

 A. Red               B. Green.                 C. Blue.        D. Purple.

4.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?

A. Colors and Human Beings

B. The Cultural Meaning of Color

C. Colors and Personal Experiences

D. The Meaning and Function of Color

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要介绍了颜色的意义和功能。不同的文化价值观，颜色的意义不同。人们选择的颜色也受到他们的身体的反应。

1.细节理解题。第二段的The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. 答案很大程度上取决于文化价值观以及个人经历。所以穆斯林认为绿色象征着天堂，主要是由于他们的文化价值观的影响。故选A。

2.细节理解题。第四段的because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye. 因为红色是一种很容易吸引人注意的颜色，所以用红色的键易激发人们购物的欲望。故选C。

3.细节理解题。blue can cause people to lose appetite.蓝色会使人失去食欲，也就是会让人体重减轻。故选C

4.主旨判断题。根据全文的内容主要是讲不同的文化价值观，颜色的意义不同；不同的颜色会给人带来不同的影响。故选D

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。