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 (象征) 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.

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 make a purchase.

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.The Meaning and Function of Color

D.Colors and Personal Experiences

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了为什么给姑娘选择粉红色或紫色而给男孩选择蓝色或棕色，对此的回答主要取决于文化价值和个人经历。人们对颜色的选择也取决于人们身体对颜色的反应。红色会导致一个人的血压上升和食欲增加。蓝色是另外一种令人镇静的颜色，不像是红色，蓝色会使人们丧失食欲。

1.

细节理解题。根据The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.可知，答案很大程度上取决于文化价值观和个人经历。所以穆斯林把绿色作为天堂额象征是因为文化价值观。故选A。

2.

推理判断题。根据倒数第三段. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.可知，同样，许多商业网站也会有一个红色的“立即购买”按钮，因为红色很容易吸引人的眼球。由此判断出为什么很多商业网站都有红色的“立即购买”按钮是因为红色鼓励人们购买。故选C。

3.

细节理解题。Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite.可知，蓝色是另一种让人平静的颜色。与红色不同，蓝色会让人失去食欲。所以蓝色有助于减肥。故选C。

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主旨大意题。本文介绍了为什么给姑娘选择粉红色或紫色而给男孩选择蓝色或棕色，对此的回答主要取决于文化价值和个人经历。人们对颜色的选择也取决于人们身体对颜色的反应。红色会导致一个人的血压上升和食欲增加。蓝色是另外一种令人镇静的颜色，不像是红色，蓝色会使人们丧失食欲。所以最佳标题为“颜色的功能和意义”故选C。