Unit 2综合能力测试卷（后附答案）
(满分120分，考试时间100分钟)
一、听力理解(20小题，每小题1分，共20分)
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
( )1.What colour does Tom like better
A．Red. B．Blue. C．Yellow.
( )2.What does Amy think of red
A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Peaceful.
( )3.How many colours are there in the picture
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
( )4.What does green represent
A．Nature and growth. B．New life and growth. C．Happiness and health.
( )5.What colour should Peter wear
A．Yellow. B．Green. C．White.
第二节 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
( )6.Which T shirt can the man get
A．A red one. B．A black one. C．A white one.
( )7.How much does one T shirt cost if the man takes two
A．140 yuan. B．180 yuan. C．280 yuan.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
( )8.What has the man bought
A．A new house. B．A new study (书房). C．A new coat.
( )9.What colour will the study be painted
A．White. B．Yellow. C．Green.
听下面一段独白，回答第10至12题。
( )10.What's the speaker's favourite colour
A．Red. B．Black. C．Blue.
( )11.What does the colour blue mean
A．Peace and power. B．Harmony and sadness. C．Calm and wisdom.
( )12.Which colours represent happiness
A．Orange or yellow. B．Orange or white. C．Green or yellow.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至15题。
( )13.What does the girl want
A．A bottle of water. B．A bottle of milk. C．A bottle of shampoo.
( )14.Why is the girl feeling blue
A．Because she will have to leave her old friends.
B．Because she doesn't like her new job.
C．Because she wants to stay at home.
( )15.What's the father's advice if the girl misses her old friends
A．Give up her new job. B．Call them or write to them.
C．Make new friends.
第三节 听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。
eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(A)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(B)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(C)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(D)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(E))
16．__ __ 17.__ __ 18.__ __ 19.__ __ 20.__ __
二、阅读理解(20小题，每小题2分，共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
A
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 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.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( )21.Which colour is a summer colour
A．Blue. B．White. C．Green. D．Red.
( )22.The underlined word “stimulant” means “________” in Chinese.
A．刺激物 B．防腐剂 C．辐射物 D．装饰品
( )23.Where is colour red often used
A．In bedrooms. B．In gyms. C．In hospitals. D．In restaurants.
( )24.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.
( )25.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.
B
Men and women like different colours.Men prefer the colour blue to red，and orange to yellow.Baby boys usually like to be dressed in blue.Women prefer the colour red to blue，and yellow to orange.Baby girls usually like to be dressed in pink.Women and girls like more colours and are more open to trying new colours.
Also，people in different ages like different colours.Babies don't like yellow and they cry more in a yellow room.Children prefer red，yellow，blue，orange，green and purple.Many younger teenage girls like purple and pink.As they reach their late teens，they often show a preference for black.Black means the ending of one part of their life and the beginning of another.
People's colour tastes begin to change around age 25 as they become more sure of themselves and find their direction in life.Adults seldom change their favourite colours.
For the elderly，yellow is the least popular colour.They are generally more comfortable with the calming colours of blue，green，pink and purple，than the bright colours of red，orange and yellow.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( )26.What colour do men usually prefer
A．Blue and red. B．Blue and orange.
C．Orange and yellow. D．Red and yellow.
( )27.Who would like to try more new colours
A．Boys. B．Adults. C．Girls. D．The elderly.
( )28.Why do elder teenagers like black
A．Because they think black is a safe colour.
B．Because they think black means they have grown up.
C．Because they think black is cool.
D．Because they think black clothes are easy to clean.
( )29.Which colour do the old people like least
A．Yellow. B．Blue. C．Red. D．Pink.
( )30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Adults are more open to new colours.
B．We should paint the baby room yellow.
C．The elderly usually prefer red to blue.
D．Younger teenage girls prefer pink to black.
C
Every car buyer will choose the colour he or she likes best.Why does he or she choose this colour instead of another one？That is decided by a lot of factors，such as his or her age，the family's future plan，the car's size and even the local culture and customs.Yet one colour silver has stood_the_test_of_time．
That's why you can see so many silver cars running in the street，and it continues to be the colour that is used in almost every car factory.A recent study shows that silver，though losing some market share，is still the first colour for people to choose in America，Europe and Asia.
Why is silver so popular？Maybe because the colour represents modern life.Also，silver can make cars look wonderful in shape.It is also practical.Silver，like a lot of light colours，hides dirt.
Gray，blue，white，pearl white，black and red are the other colours most preferred by car buyers in the market.The study also shows that car producers have discovered new colours that have become popular among car buyers，such as dark blue or light brown.
Colours of cars now have such a great effect that they even affect other markets' colour choices，such as the clothing and the furniture market.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( )31.Which of the following factors is not mentioned to affect people's choice of a car's colour
A．Age. B．The family's future plan.
C．Characteristics. D．Local culture and customs.
( )32.What does the underlined phrase “stood the test of time” mean in Chinese
A．机不可失，时不再来。 B．一寸光阴一寸金。
C．经得起时间的考验。 D．时间不等人。
( )33.From the passage，we can see that silver is the first colour for people to choose in ________.
A．Africa，America and Europe B．America，Europe and Asia
C．Europe，Asia and Africa D．America，Asia and Africa
( )34.According to the passage，________ are the other colours most preferred by car buyers.
A．green，red and indigo B．gray，red and violet
C．gray，black and pink D．gray，blue and pearl white
( )35.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Silver can make cars look wonderful in shape.
B．Silver can make dirt easier to be seen.
C．Though losing some market share，silver is still the first colour for people to choose in Europe.
D．Colours of cars even have an effect on the clothing market.
D
There are many colours in the nature.36.__ __ I think you'll say “no”．But I am afraid you are wrong.If you don't believe，you may do a small experiment (实验)．
First，put two objects with the same weight into two boxes.Second，cover the boxes.Third，wrap (包裹) one box with a red piece of paper，the other with a white piece of paper.OK.37.__ __ It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why do you think so？38.__ __ So he did some tests and at last he got the result.That is to say，every colour has its own weight in our mind and their order is the same.The heaviest colour is red，then blue，green，orange，yellow and white.
The scientist told us that colours also have smell.39.__ __ Of course not.Then why did the scientist say so？That is because every colour stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength (波长).It reaches our brains through sense organs (器官)．
According to this discovery，scientists say that people accept the colours they like，and refuse the colours they hate.40.__ __ Or you'll be nervous or even get ill.For example，if you stay in a room with red windows，wallpapers and furniture for two hours，you'll feel you have been there for four hours.But if the room is blue，you'll feel you have been there for only an hour.Another example，if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room，his temperature will fall.That means our body temperature will change with different colours.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Can you smell the colour
B．But do you know if a colour has weight
C．So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like.
D．Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one.
E．A scientist found that different colours have different weights in a man's mind.
三、完形填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
What is the sky？How high is it？What colour is it？What birds can live above it？These questions are difficult to answer，aren't they
In fact，the sky has no __41__．Then why does the sky look blue
We know that there is __42__ around the world.When planes fly，they need air to __43__ their wings.They can't fly very high.That is because the air gets __44__ when they go higher.The same will happen to us if we go high enough.If we go up about 1，200 kilometres，we'll find __45__ air there.Some birds can fly into the sky as high as a plane，but they cannot fly or live __46__ air.
Looking up，you will see the blue sky with white clouds.It is usually light blue.The colour would be bluer when you see on the __47__ of a high mountain.And you will see __48__ clouds in the sky between you and the sun.
Sometimes the sky doesn't look blue.When the sun __49__ and falls，you will see red，orange，and other colours in the sky.Such are the most beautiful __50__ of the day.
Who can see the colours of the sky high above the Earth？The __51__．They can see those beautiful colours of the sky from outer space.__52__，before flying into outer space，they sit in a spaceship high above the Earth，and there is no air at all.The sky would be that dark and its colour would be __53__．
Now you may __54__ that we see colours because the air scatters (使散射) the sunlight.Light __55__ through the air.Without air there would be no light or colours.
( )41.A.colour B．air C．pollution D．strength
( )42.A.water B．wind C．air D．dust
( )43.A.carry B．take C．bring D．lift
( )44.A.thicker B．more C．less D．thinner
( )45.A.some B．not C．much D．no
( )46.A.with B．without C．above D．through
( )47.A.top B．foot C．middle D．bottom
( )48.A.more B．less C．fewer D．smaller
( )49.A.raises B．lifts C．increases D．rises
( )50.A.seconds B．moments C．hours D．days
( )51.A.astronauts B．pilots C．experts D．teachers
( )52.A.So B．Because C．Although D．However
( )53.A.red B．black C．white D．blue
( )54.A.understand B．look C．think D．hear
( )55.A.moves B．travels C．spreads D．runs
四、语篇填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
第一节 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
person，energetic，suit，on，relation，that，influence，life，many，they
Many people like to choose the colours of their rooms 56. their own，because they think room colours can show their 57. taste.However，room colours can do much 58. than that.They can also 59. our moods and feelings.Since colours change people's everyday
60 in many ways，it's important to choose colours cleverly when it comes to decoration.If people know some basic information about the 61. between colours and them，it won't be difficult for 62. to choose the right colours.For example，red can raise a room's
63. level.It can draw people together and encourage (鼓励) them to talk more in the living room or dining room，but it doesn't 64. bedrooms.
It is suggested 65. people should limit the number of colours in a room to no more than three or four.Too many colours can make a room look messy (杂乱的)．
第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
What's your favourite colour？Do you like yellow，orange 66.or red？If you do，you must be a person full of hope and have 67.a positive attitude towards life.If you love green，you are strong minded.You wish 68.to do everything well and want other people to see you are successful.
A yellow room makes us feel happier than a dark green one，and a red coat brings warmth and gladness 69.on a winter day.Bright colours make people not only happier but also more active.It is a fact that factory workers work better，harder and have fewer accidents when their machines 70.are painted orange rather than black.
五、补全对话(5小题，每小题2分，共10分)
根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。
Andy：Sandy，I will attend a birthday party，but I don't know what to wear. 71.
Sandy：OK.72. . It can make you look more beautiful.
Andy：It's a good idea.Look，I have some skirts here.
Sandy：73.
Andy：I'd rather wear this red skirt.But it is a little bit tight.
Sandy：What about this green one？It can make you look energetic.
Andy：I don't like green.
Sandy：74. . People with dark hair and dark skin look good in purple.And purple looks very formal in such an occasion (场合).
Andy：75. . Thanks，Sandy.I'll wear this purple one.
六、书面表达(20分)
请以“Colours and culture”为题，根据要点写一篇80词左右的短文。
要点：1.在不同的文化中，颜色有着不同的意义；
2．在中国，人们说你眼红通常是指你嫉妒；但在英国，人们会认为你很劳累；
3．在很多国家，如果有人说自己是绿色的，那代表他们热爱大自然；而在美国，绿色是指人们面对一些新事物时束手无策；
4．许多国家使用红、白、蓝三色作为国旗的颜色，这些都是代表重要理念的颜色。
答案：
Unit 2综合能力测试卷（教师版）
(满分120分，考试时间100分钟)
一、听力理解(20小题，每小题1分，共20分)
第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。
(B)1.What colour does Tom like better
A．Red. B．Blue. C．Yellow.
(A)2.What does Amy think of red
A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Peaceful.
(B)3.How many colours are there in the picture
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
(B)4.What does green represent
A．Nature and growth. B．New life and growth. C．Happiness and health.
(A)5.What colour should Peter wear
A．Yellow. B．Green. C．White.
第二节 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。
(C)6.Which T shirt can the man get
A．A red one. B．A black one. C．A white one.
(A)7.How much does one T shirt cost if the man takes two
A．140 yuan. B．180 yuan. C．280 yuan.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
(A)8.What has the man bought
A．A new house. B．A new study (书房). C．A new coat.
(C)9.What colour will the study be painted
A．White. B．Yellow. C．Green.
听下面一段独白，回答第10至12题。
(C)10.What's the speaker's favourite colour
A．Red. B．Black. C．Blue.
(B)11.What does the colour blue mean
A．Peace and power. B．Harmony and sadness. C．Calm and wisdom.
(A)12.Which colours represent happiness
A．Orange or yellow. B．Orange or white. C．Green or yellow.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至15题。
(C)13.What does the girl want
A．A bottle of water. B．A bottle of milk. C．A bottle of shampoo.
(A)14.Why is the girl feeling blue
A．Because she will have to leave her old friends.
B．Because she doesn't like her new job.
C．Because she wants to stay at home.
(B)15.What's the father's advice if the girl misses her old friends
A．Give up her new job. B．Call them or write to them.
C．Make new friends.
第三节 听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。
eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(A)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(B)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(C)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(D)) eq \o(\s\up7(),\s\do5(E))
16．__D__ 17.__B__ 18.__E__ 19.__A__ 20.__C__
二、阅读理解(20小题，每小题2分，共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
A
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 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.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
(B)21.Which colour is a summer colour
A．Blue. B．White. C．Green. D．Red.
(A)22.The underlined word “stimulant” means “________” in Chinese.
A．刺激物 B．防腐剂 C．辐射物 D．装饰品
(D)23.Where is colour red often used
A．In bedrooms. B．In gyms. C．In hospitals. D．In restaurants.
(B)24.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.
(C)25.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.
B
Men and women like different colours.Men prefer the colour blue to red，and orange to yellow.Baby boys usually like to be dressed in blue.Women prefer the colour red to blue，and yellow to orange.Baby girls usually like to be dressed in pink.Women and girls like more colours and are more open to trying new colours.
Also，people in different ages like different colours.Babies don't like yellow and they cry more in a yellow room.Children prefer red，yellow，blue，orange，green and purple.Many younger teenage girls like purple and pink.As they reach their late teens，they often show a preference for black.Black means the ending of one part of their life and the beginning of another.
People's colour tastes begin to change around age 25 as they become more sure of themselves and find their direction in life.Adults seldom change their favourite colours.
For the elderly，yellow is the least popular colour.They are generally more comfortable with the calming colours of blue，green，pink and purple，than the bright colours of red，orange and yellow.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
(B)26.What colour do men usually prefer
A．Blue and red. B．Blue and orange.
C．Orange and yellow. D．Red and yellow.
(C)27.Who would like to try more new colours
A．Boys. B．Adults. C．Girls. D．The elderly.
(B)28.Why do elder teenagers like black
A．Because they think black is a safe colour.
B．Because they think black means they have grown up.
C．Because they think black is cool.
D．Because they think black clothes are easy to clean.
(A)29.Which colour do the old people like least
A．Yellow. B．Blue. C．Red. D．Pink.
(D)30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Adults are more open to new colours.
B．We should paint the baby room yellow.
C．The elderly usually prefer red to blue.
D．Younger teenage girls prefer pink to black.
C
Every car buyer will choose the colour he or she likes best.Why does he or she choose this colour instead of another one？That is decided by a lot of factors，such as his or her age，the family's future plan，the car's size and even the local culture and customs.Yet one colour silver has stood_the_test_of_time．
That's why you can see so many silver cars running in the street，and it continues to be the colour that is used in almost every car factory.A recent study shows that silver，though losing some market share，is still the first colour for people to choose in America，Europe and Asia.
Why is silver so popular？Maybe because the colour represents modern life.Also，silver can make cars look wonderful in shape.It is also practical.Silver，like a lot of light colours，hides dirt.
Gray，blue，white，pearl white，black and red are the other colours most preferred by car buyers in the market.The study also shows that car producers have discovered new colours that have become popular among car buyers，such as dark blue or light brown.
Colours of cars now have such a great effect that they even affect other markets' colour choices，such as the clothing and the furniture market.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
(C)31.Which of the following factors is not mentioned to affect people's choice of a car's colour
A．Age. B．The family's future plan.
C．Characteristics. D．Local culture and customs.
(C)32.What does the underlined phrase “stood the test of time” mean in Chinese
A．机不可失，时不再来。 B．一寸光阴一寸金。
C．经得起时间的考验。 D．时间不等人。
(B)33.From the passage，we can see that silver is the first colour for people to choose in ________.
A．Africa，America and Europe B．America，Europe and Asia
C．Europe，Asia and Africa D．America，Asia and Africa
(D)34.According to the passage，________ are the other colours most preferred by car buyers.
A．green，red and indigo B．gray，red and violet
C．gray，black and pink D．gray，blue and pearl white
(B)35.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Silver can make cars look wonderful in shape.
B．Silver can make dirt easier to be seen.
C．Though losing some market share，silver is still the first colour for people to choose in Europe.
D．Colours of cars even have an effect on the clothing market.
D
There are many colours in the nature.36.__B__ I think you'll say “no”．But I am afraid you are wrong.If you don't believe，you may do a small experiment (实验)．
First，put two objects with the same weight into two boxes.Second，cover the boxes.Third，wrap (包裹) one box with a red piece of paper，the other with a white piece of paper.OK.37.__D__ It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why do you think so？38.__E__ So he did some tests and at last he got the result.That is to say，every colour has its own weight in our mind and their order is the same.The heaviest colour is red，then blue，green，orange，yellow and white.
The scientist told us that colours also have smell.39.__A__ Of course not.Then why did the scientist say so？That is because every colour stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength (波长).It reaches our brains through sense organs (器官)．
According to this discovery，scientists say that people accept the colours they like，and refuse the colours they hate.40.__C__ Or you'll be nervous or even get ill.For example，if you stay in a room with red windows，wallpapers and furniture for two hours，you'll feel you have been there for four hours.But if the room is blue，you'll feel you have been there for only an hour.Another example，if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room，his temperature will fall.That means our body temperature will change with different colours.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Can you smell the colour
B．But do you know if a colour has weight
C．So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like.
D．Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one.
E．A scientist found that different colours have different weights in a man's mind.
三、完形填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
What is the sky？How high is it？What colour is it？What birds can live above it？These questions are difficult to answer，aren't they
In fact，the sky has no __41__．Then why does the sky look blue
We know that there is __42__ around the world.When planes fly，they need air to __43__ their wings.They can't fly very high.That is because the air gets __44__ when they go higher.The same will happen to us if we go high enough.If we go up about 1，200 kilometres，we'll find __45__ air there.Some birds can fly into the sky as high as a plane，but they cannot fly or live __46__ air.
Looking up，you will see the blue sky with white clouds.It is usually light blue.The colour would be bluer when you see on the __47__ of a high mountain.And you will see __48__ clouds in the sky between you and the sun.
Sometimes the sky doesn't look blue.When the sun __49__ and falls，you will see red，orange，and other colours in the sky.Such are the most beautiful __50__ of the day.
Who can see the colours of the sky high above the Earth？The __51__．They can see those beautiful colours of the sky from outer space.__52__，before flying into outer space，they sit in a spaceship high above the Earth，and there is no air at all.The sky would be that dark and its colour would be __53__．
Now you may __54__ that we see colours because the air scatters (使散射) the sunlight.Light __55__ through the air.Without air there would be no light or colours.
(A)41.A.colour B．air C．pollution D．strength
(C)42.A.water B．wind C．air D．dust
(D)43.A.carry B．take C．bring D．lift
(D)44.A.thicker B．more C．less D．thinner
(D)45.A.some B．not C．much D．no
(B)46.A.with B．without C．above D．through
(A)47.A.top B．foot C．middle D．bottom
(C)48.A.more B．less C．fewer D．smaller
(D)49.A.raises B．lifts C．increases D．rises
(B)50.A.seconds B．moments C．hours D．days
(A)51.A.astronauts B．pilots C．experts D．teachers
(D)52.A.So B．Because C．Although D．However
(B)53.A.red B．black C．white D．blue
(A)54.A.understand B．look C．think D．hear
(B)55.A.moves B．travels C．spreads D．runs
四、语篇填空(15小题，每小题1分，共15分)
第一节 阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
person，energetic，suit，on，relation，that，influence，life，many，they
Many people like to choose the colours of their rooms 56.on their own，because they think room colours can show their 57.personal taste.However，room colours can do much 58.more than that.They can also 59.influence our moods and feelings.Since colours change people's everyday 60.lives in many ways，it's important to choose colours cleverly when it comes to decoration.If people know some basic information about the 61.relationship between colours and them，it won't be difficult for 62.them to choose the right colours.For example，red can raise a room's 63.energy level.It can draw people together and encourage (鼓励) them to talk more in the living room or dining room，but it doesn't 64.suit bedrooms.
It is suggested 65.that people should limit the number of colours in a room to no more than three or four.Too many colours can make a room look messy (杂乱的)．
第二节 阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
What's your favourite colour？Do you like yellow，orange 66.or red？If you do，you must be a person full of hope and have 67.a positive attitude towards life.If you love green，you are strong minded.You wish 68.to do everything well and want other people to see you are successful.
A yellow room makes us feel happier than a dark green one，and a red coat brings warmth and gladness 69.on a winter day.Bright colours make people not only happier but also more active.It is a fact that factory workers work better，harder and have fewer accidents when their machines 70.are painted orange rather than black.
五、补全对话(5小题，每小题2分，共10分)
根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。
Andy：Sandy，I will attend a birthday party，but I don't know what to wear. 71.Could_you_give_me_some_advice
Sandy：OK.72.I_think_you'd_better_wear_a_skirt. It can make you look more beautiful.
Andy：It's a good idea.Look，I have some skirts here.
Sandy：73.Which_one_do_you_prefer
Andy：I'd rather wear this red skirt.But it is a little bit tight.
Sandy：What about this green one？It can make you look energetic.
Andy：I don't like green.
Sandy：74.Perhaps_you_should_try_this_purple_one. People with dark hair and dark skin look good in purple.And purple looks very formal in such an occasion (场合).
Andy：75.Yes，you_are_right. Thanks，Sandy.I'll wear this purple one.
六、书面表达(20分)
请以“Colours and culture”为题，根据要点写一篇80词左右的短文。
要点：1.在不同的文化中，颜色有着不同的意义；
2．在中国，人们说你眼红通常是指你嫉妒；但在英国，人们会认为你很劳累；
3．在很多国家，如果有人说自己是绿色的，那代表他们热爱大自然；而在美国，绿色是指人们面对一些新事物时束手无策；
4．许多国家使用红、白、蓝三色作为国旗的颜色，这些都是代表重要理念的颜色。
Colours and culture
Colours mean different things in different cultures.
In China，if people say you have red eyes，it means you are jealous.But in England，if you say someone has red eyes，people just think he or she is tired.If people say they are green，in many countries it means they are interested in nature.However，in the USA，it means that people are new at something and don't know what to do.
Many countries use red，white and blue to colour their national flags.These colours can represent important ideas.
