Colours often have different meanings in different cultures．In the US，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 look thinner．

White   White stands for purity（纯洁）．White is thought to be a summer colour．However，white is easy to be dirty and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours．

Red    This is the most exciting colour．Red furniture should be sold very well 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 most comfortable colour for the eyes and can improve vision．Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients．

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

1．Which colour can make people look much thinner?

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

2．The underline word“stimulant”means“________”．

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

3．Where is colour green often used?

A．In bedrooms           B．In gyms．                     C．In hospital．           D．In restaurants

4．Which of the following is TRUE，according to the passage?

A．People like to wear white clothes in winter．

B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed．

C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms．

D．Black cars are popular among thieves．

5．Where will you probably see the passage?

A．In a storybook．                                        B．In a science magazine．

C．In a dictionary．                                        D．In a diary．

SPEEDY-RELIEF Cough Syrup for Children & Adults 8 FL.OZ.

DO NOT PURCHASE IF SEAL IS BROKEN Dosage: Adults 2 tsps, every 4 hours. Children 1/2 tsps, every 4 hours.If under 2 years of age,consult your doctor.If cough continues for more than I week consult your doctor.EXP August 2010

dosage n.剂量 label n.标签 seal n.封条 purchase vi.购买

【小题1】This medicine can be used as a cure(疗法)for____.

A．cancer

B．cough

C．headache

D．toothache

【小题2】Speedy-relief Cough Syrup is for____.

A．adults only

B．children

C．children and adults

D．old people

【小题3】If you are a 3-year-old child, how many teaspoons should you take every day?____.

A．4

B．3

C．8

D．6

【小题4】According to the label, which of the sentences is true?

A．You can buy the syrup in September 2010.

B．You’d better take the medicine for at least a week.

C．A ten-month-old baby can’t take this medicine unless the doctor asks him to do so.

D．You can also take the medicine even if the seal is broken.

【小题5】The word “consult” in the label means____.

A．咨询

B．服从

C．治疗

D．看望

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.
【小题1】Which colour is a summer colour?

A．Blue.

B．White.

C．Green.

D．Red.

【小题2】The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.

A．刺激物

B．防腐剂

C．辐射物

D．装饰品

【小题3】Where is colour red often used?

A．In bedrooms.	B．In gyms.
C．In hospitals.	D．In restaurants.

【小题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.

【小题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.

Scientists (科学家) think that many animals cannot see colours. The world is black and white to them. Scientists want to find out if (是否) dogs can see colours. When the scientists give the dogs food, they show them a certain colour every time. The dogs get ready to eat when they see this colour. The scientists then show the dogs another colour. Again the dogs get ready to eat. The colours are all the same to them.

Colours are not all the same to monkeys. For example, if we put food in a red box, and do this every day, a monkey will always go to the red box to get food. If we put food in a blue box, the monkey won’t go to it.

1.Scientists show the dogs colours ____________.

A. to tell them to eat

B. to find out if they can see black and white things

C. for fun

D. to find out if they can see colours

2.The dogs get ready to eat when they ____________.

A. hear different pieces of music     B. see the monkeys

C. see black things                D. see all the colours

3.Colours are _____________.

A. all the same to monkeys          B. not all the same to dogs

C. different to dogs                D. not all the same to monkeys

4.If we put food in a blue box and do this every day, a monkey will always go to ____________.

A. the red box to get food            B. the blue box and put food in it

C. the blue box to get food           D. the red box and put food in it

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Scientists find that dogs don’t like colours.  

B. Dogs like to hear different pieces of music.

C. Monkeys like the food in the box.

D. Monkeys will not go to the blue box if we don’t show them before.

 

Scientists (科学家) think that many animals cannot see colours. The world is black and white to them. Scientists want to find out if (是否) dogs can see colours. When the scientists give the dogs food, they show them a certain colour every time. The dogs get ready to eat when they see this colour. The scientists then show the dogs another colour. Again the dogs get ready to eat. The colours are all the same to them.
Colours are not all the same to monkeys. For example, if we put food in a red box, and do this every day, a monkey will always go to the red box to get food. If we put food in a blue box, the monkey won’t go to it.
【小题1】Scientists show the dogs colours ____________.

A．to tell them to eat

B．to find out if they can see black and white things

C．for fun

D．to find out if they can see colours

【小题2】The dogs get ready to eat when they ____________.

A．hear different pieces of music	B．see the monkeys
C．see black things	D．see all the colours

【小题3】Colours are _____________.

A．all the same to monkeys	B．not all the same to dogs
C．different to dogs	D．not all the same to monkeys

【小题4】If we put food in a blue box and do this every day, a monkey will always go to ____________.

A．the red box to get food	B．the blue box and put food in it
C．the blue box to get food	D．the red box and put food in it

【小题5】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Scientists find that dogs don’t like colours.

B．Dogs like to hear different pieces of music.

C．Monkeys like the food in the box.

D．Monkeys will not go to the blue box if we don’t show them before.