Question

Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics. Everyone has his or her favourite colour.
Blue is popular because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea. People who like blue are modest.  Communication is a strong need for them. ①They always leave themselves freedom to change their plans or decisions when they do things.
Green is a peaceful colour. ②It often ______ us ______ wide field and forests. People who like green are patient and practical. They often do things step by step. They are also good at planning to spend their money.
Yellow is the cheerful colour of the sun. People who like yellow are curious, active and outgoing. They like making friends with others. Sometimes they need lots of mental stimulation(精神鼓励).
Red usually represents power. People who like red are energetic and lively. They have strong feelings, but sometimes they like to talk big.
Black is the colour of protection. People who like black would rather do things by themselves and keep their own space.
White is the colour of purity. People who like white are honest and loyal. Of course they are tidy in the everyday life.
【小题1】将①处翻译成汉语
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【小题2】在②的空白处填入适当的单词使句意完整、上下文通顺：
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【小题3】回答下列问题：Why blue is popular?
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【小题4】找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：
They also spend their money wisely.
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【小题5】找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：
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Answer 1

【小题1】当他们做事时总是留给自己改变计划或决定的自由。
【小题2】reminds; of
【小题3】Because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea.
【小题4】They are also good at planning to spend their money.
【小题5】Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics.

解析试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了不同的颜色有不同的含义，阅读中注意把握这些含义之间的区别。
【小题1】翻译时注意要符合中文语言习惯，可知适当改变叙述顺序，答案不唯一，意思对即可。  
【小题2】结合上下文可知句意为：它总是让我们想起宽广的田野和森林。叙述的是客观事实，主语为第三人称单数，故填reminds; of。
【小题3】根据Blue is popular because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea.可知答：Because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea.
【小题4】这句话的意思是他们也理智的花钱，故选They are also good at planning to spend their money.他们也擅长计划花钱。
【小题5】根据Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics.及下文描述可知本句最能表达短文主题。
考点：考查一篇关于颜色含义的说明文
点评：本题中个别小题本能直接从文中找到答案，需要自己根据相关内容分析总结。一定要弄懂全文后再动手解答问题。