Question

You might think that whether you choose a blue shirt or a yellow one to wear to work or college makes no difference to your day and those around you. However, an increasing number of experts argue that the colors we choose affect our mood (情绪), our career and even our health. Color affects us to a greater degree than most of us realize.

Color is used increasingly by doctors for influencing mood and state of mind, and for various types of medical treatment. Green is a good color if you are not feeling well, and possibly this is why we sometimes give flowers and plants to friends and relatives in hospital. It is also thought that turquoise(青绿色), a “user-friendly” color, can treat stress and headaches.

Companies use color to encourage us to buy their products. For example, purple, which mixes well with red, is used to show that a company has new ideas and the power to make them happen. Orange and blue are also recommended colors for companies to use, because orange is the color of communication and blue suggests safety. So this could be a particularly good combination. Companies have found that certain colors “speak” to specific age groups. They often use red to attract younger people to their products, for example, as it is lively and more youthful than colors like gold and navy(深蓝色), which older customers seem to prefer.

Wearing different colors can affect how you feel and how others react to you, so it is important to consider this when deciding what to wear in the morning. If you want people to take you seriously, then wearing navy or black is good. Blue would also be helpful for an interview or oral examination because it relaxes you and makes you feel calm. Red gets you noticed by everyone and makes you feel energetic, but be careful, as it can raise your pulse rate and not everyone wants this effect.

So think carefully before you leave the house or visit a friend with a gift. The colors you choose in both cases are a powerful tool. Are you making the right impression— on yourself and on others?

1.Turquoise is a color that _______.

A． stands for energy

B． is good for health

C． is popular with young people

D．makes the wearer be taken seriously

2.Purple is used by a company to suggest it’s_______.

A． reliable B．creative

C． powerful D．communicative

3.Which of the following colors may be good for finding a job?

A． Blue B． Green

C． Orange D．Yellow

4.What is the text mainly about?

A．Color’s important effects on our life

B．Why patients benefit a lot from colors.

C．People’s preference for different colors

D．How to wear clothes on different occasions.

Answer 1

1.B

2.B

3.A

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇介绍颜色对生活重要影响的文章。不同的颜色会给人不同的感觉，在着装、送礼、面试、商业等活动中，根据交往的目的而选择合适的颜色，将会产生良好的效果。

1.细节理解题。It is also thought that turquoise(青绿色), a “user-friendly” color, can treat stress and headaches.一般认为，青绿色是友好色，能够治疗压力和头痛。故选B。

2.题。.For example, purple, which mixes well with red, is used to show that a company has new ideas and the power to make them happen. 例如，偏红的紫色，被用于显示公司具有创新意识，并有实现创新理念的能力。故选B。

3.题。Blue would also be helpful for an interview or oral examination because it relaxes you and makes you feel calm.蓝色有助于面试或者口语考试，因为它能让人放松、冷静。故选A。

4.。文章主要说明了颜色对生活有重要的影响。不同的颜色会给人不同的感觉，在着装、送礼、面试、商业等活动中，根据想要表达的内容不同而选择合适的颜色，将会产生良好的效果。故选A。

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