Question

Colors often have different meanings in different cultures．In the U．S．, people have found the following to be true．

Black

Black is the color 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 color．However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colors．

Red

This is the most exciting color．Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention．Red cars are the thieves’ favorite．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 color 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 color on the eye．Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients．

Yellow

Sunny yellow is a cheerful color, yet people lose their tempers (發(fā)脾氣) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more．

1.Which color is a summer color?

A．Blue． B．White．

C．Green． D．Red．

2.The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”．

A．刺激物 B．防腐劑

C．輻射物 D．裝飾品

3.Where is color red often used?

A．In bedrooms． B．In gyms．

C．In hospitals． D．In restaurants．

4.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

Answer 1