Question

【题目】

Colors and moods(情绪)

Some people believe that colors can influence our moods.【1】. In fact, colors can change our moods and make us feel happy or sad, energetic (充满活力的) or sleepy. This article explains what colors can do and what characteristics(特点) they represent(代表).

Energetic colors

When you feel tired or weak, you should wear energetic colors like green. 【2】, as it is the color of nature and represents new life.

Strong colors

If you require strength in either body or mind, red may be of some help to you. Red is the color of heat. It represents power and strong feelings. Wearing red can also make it easier to take action. 【3】.

Calm colors

Have you ever walked into a room and felt relaxed? It could be because the walls were painted blue. Blue is a calm color. It brings peace to our mind and body. 【4】, so you may say “I'm feeling blue” when you feeling sad.

【5】

Some colors, such as orange and yellow, can make you feel warm. People in cold areas prefer warm colors in their homes to create a warm and comfortable feelings. Orange represents joy. It can cheer you up when you are feeling sad. Yellow is the color of the sun, so it can remind you of a warm sunny day. Yellow is also the color of wisdom (智慧). Some people prefer this color when they hope for success.

A.Warm colors.

B.Green can give you energy.

C.Blue can also represent sadness.

D.You may wonder whether it is true.

E.Others think that colors can change people's moods.

F.This may help when you are having difficulty making a decision.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】F

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍颜色能影响并改变人的情绪；解释了一些颜色代表的特点和它们怎样对人的情绪产生影响。

【1】

句意：其他人认为颜色能改变人的情绪。

根据前一句“Some people believe that colors can influence our moods”可知此处讲述的是一些人的看法，另一些人的看法。选择与others think that有关的句子。故选E。

【2】

句意：绿色可以给你能量。

根据前一句“you should wear energetic colors like green”可知此和绿色green有关；根据“as it is the color of nature and represents new life”可知绿色是大自然的颜色代表新的生命，此处讲述绿色好的一方面。故选B。

【3】

句意：当你做决定有困难时，这可能有用。

根据前文“Wearing red can also make it easier to take action”穿红色的衣服也让做决定变得跟容易。F选项“help when you are having difficulty making a decision”与红色有关。故选F。

【4】

句意：蓝色也代表悲伤。

根据后文“you may say ‘I'm feeling blue’ when you feeling sad”当你伤心的时候你会说“I'm feeling blue”，可知此处讲述蓝色和伤心sadness有关。故选C。

【5】

句意：暖色。

根据“Some colors, such as orange and yellow, can make you feel warm”一些颜色，例如橘色和黄色可以让你感觉温暖。可知此处的小标题与暖色有关。故选A。