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

Black

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

Red

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

Yellow

Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.

1.Which colour is a summer colour?

A. Blue.        B. White.         C. Green.     D. Red.

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

A. 刺激物       B. 防腐剂     C. 辐射物     D. 装饰品

3.Where is colour red often used?

A. In bedrooms.                     B. In gyms.

C. In hospitals.                    D. In restaurants.

4.What does the underlined sentence mean?

A. It is the easiest colour for people to find.

B. It is the most comfortable colour for eyes.

C. People can remember it more easily.

D. It can improve our eyesight.

5.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.

Alan’s Phone number is _______.

A. 895-6320. B. 832-9253. C. 621-5679 D. 514-8063

【小题２】 Cindy lost ______ key(s).

A. one B. two C. three D. four

【小题３】Sonia found the watch _______.

A. in the lost and found case B. at school

C. in the library D. in the classroom

【小题４】David’s dictionary is _______.

A. blue B. red C. white D. yellow

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My name is Tony White. Tony is my       name. White is my         name. I          ten. I’m        English boy. My telephone           is 688-7592.    _   ! This is my pen. It’s not green. It’s         . Mary Smith is my friend.           first name is Mary and her last name is       . Mary is a         girl.

1.A. last           B. first             C. family          D. good

2.A. father        B. family          C. one              D. first

3.A. and           B. is                C. are              D. am

4.A. a              B. is                C. and              D. an

5.A. name         B. list              C. number        D. map

6.A. Spell         B. Thank           C. Meet            D. Look

7.A. blue          B. a blue           C. a green          D. green

8.A. Her           B. His             C. Your              D. My

9.A. Smith        B. Mary           C. Jenny             D. Mike

10.A. name        B. color           C. good              D. orange

I have some boxes. One is small . It’s blue . One is full（满的）of books .It’s red. The third is new. There is nothing in it . There are some old bottles in a big blue box. Today, I want to put the red box in the car, but I can’t carry it. My mother helps me. And she can put the box in the car.

1.I have _____boxes.

A. one        B. two       C. three     D. four

2.I want to put the____ box in the car.

A. blue     B. small      C. new      D. full

3.The____box is empty.

A. red       B. small       C. new       D. blue

4.The red box is ____,so I can’t carry it.

A. heavy     B. light      C. old         D. small

5._____helps me put the red box in the car.

A. Father       B. Mother    C.  Nobody    D.  My friend

My name is Jack Green, Jack is my first name and Green is my family name. I’m an American(美国) boy . My telephone number is 5689. Look! This is my ID card .It’s blue. The number is 0839.
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【小题1】Green is Jack’s(杰克的) ________
A. first name        B.family name      C.Chinese name
【小题2】Jack is __________
A.an American boy   B.a Chinese boy    C.an American girl
【小题3】His telephone number is _________
A.5689             B.0839            C.6986
【小题4】What color is his ID card ? It’s __________
A.blue             B.black           C.white
【小题5】His ID card number is ________
A. zero nine three eight
B.zero three eight nine
C.zero eight three nine