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 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. Colors and Personal Experiences

D. The Meaning and Function of Color

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

1.归纳推理。根据题干中的“Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven”将寻找答案定位在第二段去找。既然题干问的是原因，我们就要找与原因相关的词，于是我们便能在第一行发现” depends largely on”，锁定答案C。B项 commercial 虽然在第四段出现，但并不是原因；C项在第四五两段也有相关说法，但也 不是原因；D 项出现在第三段，但它是人们选择颜色的影响因素。

2.细节理解。根据第四段“Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.”中的“catches a person’s eye（吸引人的眼球）”可以判断C答案。

3.细节理解。根据“Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite.（与红颜色不同的是，蓝颜色可以让人没有食欲）”推断，蓝颜色有助于减肥。

4.文章标题，实际就是对文章主旨大意的归纳。A 项错在范围过大；B 项与 C 项错在范围过小，仅概括文章某几段。而D项则包含了整篇文章关于颜色的介绍。