Unit 2 Colour阅读理解练习-2023-2024学年九年级英语上册（牛津译林版）（含解析）
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Unit 2 Colours
单元话题阅读理解练习
（2023·江苏连云港 · 统考一模）①The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing different colors. Human skin can be many different colors and it changes with the sun, our feelings, or our health. This is because of pigments(色素), which reflect light and make what the eye sees as colors. So, when we feel
excited or angry, our heart sends more blood to the face and the pigments in the skin become red.
② Plants also have pigments. Colors plays an important role in their life. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉)from one flower to another. Bees can see colors we cannot, and they follow these to the inside of the flower. Without bees visiting flowers in this way, many plants
would die out.
③ Animals also use colors for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors in order not to be seen by predators(捕食者).The snowshoe hare, for example, a type of wild rabbit, changes colors with seasons for this reason. During summer it is a brown color, and in winter it is white so that it can hide in the snow. However, some animals use the color as a warning to frighten predators away. Bright colors such as yellow and
red are often used in this way.
④ So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world. Some uses of colors in nature remain unknown, but one thing is for sure, colors not only make our planet beautiful, but
they are also necessary for our planet to live on.
1 ．What helps plants to attract insects
A ．Leaves. B ．Colors. C ．Fruits. D ．Pollen.
2 ．Why does the writer talk about the snowshoe hare in Paragraph 3
A ．To show animals can use colors to protect themselves.
B ．To explain how seasons have a great influence on animals.
C ．To show animals use colors as a warning to keep predators away.
D ．To explain why some animals use yellow and red to make themselves attractive.
3 ．Which of the following shows the structure of the text
A ．A B ．B C ．C D ．D
4 ．Where can you find this text
A ．In an art book. B ．In a health report.
C ．In a TV program. D ．In a science magazine.
（2023 春 · 江苏无锡 · 九年级校考阶段练习） There are many colours in nature. But do you know if a colour has weight I think you’ll say “no”. But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don’t believe, you may do a small
experiment.
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the box. Third, wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. OK. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is
certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why do you think so A scientist found different colours have different weight in a man’s mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That’s to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind and the 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. Can you smell the colour 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 brain through sense organs (感觉器官).
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colours they like, and refuse the colours they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you’ll be nervous or even get
ill.
5 ．In people’s mind, different colours have different weight. Orange is heavier than .
A ．blue B ．red C ．yellow D ．green
6 ．The purpose of the second paragraph is to tell us .
A ．a red box is heavier than a white one
B ．a colour has weight in one’s mind
C ．white paper is lighter than red paper
D ．you can know the weight of a colour by holding it
7 ．Why did the scientist say colours have smell
A ．Because people can sense the light from colours.
B ．Because we can smell colours with our nose.
C ．Because every colour has its own sweet smell.
D ．Because every colour can give offlight of the same length.
（2023 春 · 江苏苏州 · 九年级校联考阶段练习）As usual, Amber was hurrying to catch the yellow school bus. Luckily the traffic lights turned green as she was to cross the road, so she made it. When the bus passed a golden arch（拱形门）, it reminded her of a hamburger. She hadn’t had breakfast that morning because the fruit salad on the blue dish didn’t look delicious at all. However, Amber remembered that she was still on a diet. So
now she was really in a black mood.
You may have noticed that several colours were used in the above story so as to help describe Amber’s morning. In fact, colours influence your life more than you can ever imagine. Take language for example: You may describe a sick person as being “a bit green”. To describe a depressed（沮丧的） person, you say that the
person is “feeling blue”. In short, colours do add interest to daily conversations.
Besides, colours can be used in many parts of your daily life. Have you ever thought about why many school buses and taxis are painted yellow, and stop signs red Since yellow is the most eye-catching colour, it can catch people’s attention, especially in heavy traffic. As for red, it is the colour which usually shows warning. As a
result, some traffic signs use this colour. For the same reason, hot- water taps are usually marked red.
The colours of a dining environment possibly decide how much you eat. Most fast-food restaurants are often decorated in bright colours such as red, yellow, orange, and white for the purpose of increasing people’s appetites （胃口） . This is because bright colours are natural colours found in many foods, and, therefore, able to raise people’s spirits. Blue, in comparison（对比）with bright colours, is said to lower people’s appetites because few
foods are blue in nature. For those who are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might help!
“Morning, Amber! What happened You look a bit green,” said Violet, Amber’s best friend.
“Nothing… just feeling … blue,” said Amber.
“Hey! Come to my place tonight. Do you know what I just bought A phone! It’s red-hot.”
Amber was tickled pink to have the chance to play with the phone and said, “Sounds great!”
8 ．According to the passage, if you are on a diet, might help.
A ．putting your food in a blue dish or bowl B ．turning on a yellow light during the meal
C ．painting the walls of the dining room white D ．covering the dining table with an orange cloth
9 ．Most school buses are painted yellow because .
A ．it tells other drivers to prepare to stop B ．it helps bus drivers stay in a good mood
C ．it can easily catch other people’s attention D ．it is the colour that most school children like
10 ．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A ．Colours influence people’s daily lives. B ．Most fast-food restaurants are painted grey.
C ．Different colours are used for different purposes. D ．Colours make daily conversations more interesting.
11 ．What can we infer（推断） from the passage
A ．Amber was not fat at all. B ．Amber cheered up at Violet’s invitation at last.
C ．Violet didn’t know how colours influenced our lives. D ．The arch is painted gold only to make it beautiful.
（2021 秋 · 江苏泰州 · 九年级统考期中） Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green is a color that represents the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of happiness and good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good luck in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs (宗教信仰). Greek people often
wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against something bad.
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically ( 身心).
People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachs.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial (商业的) websites will have a red
“Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye and encourages them to buy things.
Blue is another calm color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less,
some people suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color
carefully.
12 ．Why do Chinese give children the red envelope with money in the New Year
A ．Because they hope to bring good luck to kids.
B ．Because they have personal experiences.
C ．Because they are generous and like red color.
D ．Because they have commercial purposes.
13 ．Why do many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button
A ．To relax people’s body and mind.
B ．To encourage people to buy things.
C ．To increase people’s appetites.
D ．To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.
14 ．What color might help lose weight according to the text
A ．Red. B ．Blue. C ．Green. D ．Purple.
15 ．Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text
A ．The Cultural Meaning of Color
B ．Colors and Human Beings
C ．Colors and Personal Experiences
D ．The Meaning and Function (功能) of Color
（2021 春 · 江苏苏州 · 九年级学业考试）In English, feeling "blue" means feeling sad. But in 2020, the word
"blue" could mean something more positive (积极的) .
The Pantone Color Institute in the US forecasts (预测) color trends (趋势) every year. For 2020, it has chosen "classic blue", a color that reminds people of the sky before dark. The reason is that it brings "calm, confidence
and connection," according to Pantone.
In 2020, people all over the world faced big challenges. Climate change, disease, homeless-ness... all of these problems made us feel nervous and uneasy. But as Pantone Vice(副) President Laurie Pressman said, "The color
of classic blue has a comforting power."
Imagine that you are lying down on the ground and looking at the evening sky. Looking at the blue sky will
make you feel calm and relaxed, as well as make you think on a deeper level.
Pantone said that classic blue connects people everywhere as we all look up at our shared sky. "This is a color we can relate to (引起共鸣) around the world, no matter where we live. We look outside the door and we see
this color," Pressman said.
"Like blue jeans, it's always there and you're comfortable with it," said Pressman, who considered classic blue as a " timeless shade". If the color is never out of style, people won't throw "classic blue" things away. We
can buy less and save resources.
So if you want to add some new things to your home, choose something blue to keep up with the latest trend.
16 ．According to the passage, which of the following can best describe the colour blue
A ．Old-fashioned. B ．Powerful. C ．Nervous. D ．Uncomfortable.
17 ．What does the underlined phrase "timeless shade" mean
A ．失去时间的痕迹 B ．没有时间的阴影部分 C ．永不过时的颜色 D ．不受时间影响的树荫
18 ．What is the best title for this article
A ．Try feeling "blue" B ．Buy something blue C ．Keep up with the trend D ．Connect all the people
（2021 秋 · 江苏南京 · 九年级南京市第十三中学校考阶段练习）What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so. Scientists at the University of
California Berkeley (UC Berkeley) did a study on cat colours and people’s understandings of cat personalities.
The study found that people do judge (判断) cat personalities by color. Scientists did a survey on the Internet. There were 49 statements ( 描述) matching five cat colorings with 10 personalities. People think orange and bi-coloured (双色的) cats are friendly, tri-coloured (三色的) cats are not generous and white cats are calm, lazy
and shy. As for black cats people think they don’t have special personalities.
But why do so many people dislike keeping black cats as pets People think black cats have less special personalities which might be because of their bad reputation ( 口碑). They think black cats may bring bad luck
especially at Halloween. Movies and television shows also make people believe that.
Although people have these ideas, UC Berkeley scientists give another reason: people don’t think black cats are pretty enough. After all nothing can show black cats are unluckier than other cats. “You can’t judge a cat by its colour because it’s the personality of the cat not the colour that will let you know if the cat is right for you” Cathy
Marden, a scientist said.
19 ．Many people in Western countries may think black cats are .
A ．lovely animals B ．a sign of bad luck
C ．a sign of good luck D ．unfriendly animals
20 ．The main idea of paragraph 2 is that .
A ．people often complain about black cats on the Internet
B ．people think cats of different colours have different personalities
C ．black cats are less popular than other cats
D ．the study is a great success
21 ．People don’t like black cats for the following reasons EXCEPT .
A ．black cats often appear in TV shows B ．black cats bring bad luck to people
C ．black cats have bad reputations D ．they don’t think black cats are beautiful
22 ．The passage mainly talks about .
A ．why black cats are popular in movies
B ．why people are not willing to keep black cats as pets
C ．different colour cats have different personalities
D ．different people have different ideas on black cats
（2023·河南开封 · 统考二模）You are walking down the street in the middle of the day and you see someone wearing a green hat. Some people may think it’s fashionable while others don’t care at all. Do you wonder what
wearing a green hat means in Chinese culture Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.
Green
In most cultures, green represents (代表) nature and is a calm color. However, in modern Chinese culture, green has a negative meaning. For example, when you say “His face looks green.”, it means he doesn’t look well.
When you say someone is wearing a green hat, it means the person’s partner is cheating on him or her.
Yellow
In ancient China, yellow represented power. Only the emperor could wear this color. Yellow was also considered as a natural color. The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, got its name from the yellowish soil (土壤) in it. Now, when yellow is used in a sentence, it means someone fails and that something doesn’t go as planned. For example, when you ask people how their relationship is going, they might say “huáng
le”, which means they’ve broken up.
Red
Red is considered as one of the luckiest colors in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the royal (皇室的) family wore bright red. In modern China, red is often seen at celebrations like weddings and festivals. Red also describes
someone who is very popular, like a star. You will say “He is red.”
White
In ancient China, white was considered as common people’s color. Back then, only the rich could afford to make colorful mon people couldn’t afford that, so most of their clothes were white. Now people still enjoy white clothes, but they sometimes connect white with bad things. It is connected with scary things like
death.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
23 ．What’s the purpose of the example in Paragraph 1
A ．To make a comparison. B ．To show the result.
C ．To introduce the topic. D ．To express an opinion.
24 ．Which word has the similar meaning to the word “negative”
A ．Bad. B ．Clear. C ．Deep. D ．Wrong.
25 ．Which color best describes a popular person
A ．Yellow. B ．Green. C ．Red. D ．White.
26 ．What can we know about “white” according to the passage
A ．It is popular but harmful sometimes.
B ．It is common but unlucky sometimes.
C ．It is unusual and expensive.
D ．It is general and natural.
27 ．What is the main idea of the passage
A ．The development of four colors.
B ．Four colors in different cultures.
C ．How to use colors in Chinese culture.
D ．Four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.
（2023·河北石家庄 · 石家庄市第四十中学校考二模） Today, if we talk about a color, we only need to use a simple name. For example, “blue” in Chinese is lan. But in ancient China, there were many beautiful names for
blue, such as yuebai, qielan and shiqing.
Similar to the color wheel developed by Isaac Newton, ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure (纯) colors and mixed colors. There were five pure colors, including qing (blue), chi (red), yellow, white and black. These basic colors can be put together to produce mixed colors. For example, mixing yellow and blue
could make green. Lots of colors came into being (产生) thanks to this.
As for naming, ancient Chinese people paid much attention to the imagination that colors bring. For example, dongfang jibai is a light blue color. The blue color describes what the sky looks like early in the morning. Similarly, the pink color taoyao is used to describe blossoming (开花的) peach trees. The purple color mushanzi
describes a sunset covering the mountain.
Do you know a color was not just a color, but a symbol of social status (地位) in ancient China For example, yellow was long seen as the symbol of authority. Only the leader of the country and his family could use it. During the Tang Dynasty ( 朝代), officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth
and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the lowest grades.
The colors that the ancients left us can be seen in society today. Nowadays, some TV programs present
traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings, which excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
28 ．What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 2
A ．Who developed the five pure colors B ．How did lots of colors come into being
C ．What were the mixed colors produced for D ．How many beautiful names does blue have
29 ．What does mushanzi describe
A ．The sky in early morning. B ．The blossoming peach trees.
C ．The best imagination of people. D ．The sunset covering the mountain.
30 ．What may the underlined word “authority” mean
A ．Happiness. B ．Country. C ．Palace. D ．Power.
31 ．Which of the following is TRUE according to the Tang Dynasty officials system
A ．Officials in purple>Officials in green>Officials in blue>Officials in red.
B ．Officials in purple>Officials in red>Officials in blue>Officials in green.
C ．Officials in purple>Officials in red>Officials in green>Officials in blue.
D ．Officials in purple>Officials in green>Officials in red>Officials in blue.
（2023·浙江杭州 · 模拟预测） ①The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing
different colors.
②Human skin can be many different colors and it changes with the sun, our feelings or our health for example. This is because of pigments(色素), which reflect light and make what the eye sees as colors. So, when we feel excited or angry, our heart can send more blood to the face and the pigments in the skin become red. This
is why we have the expression that someone “sees red” when they are angry.
③Plants also have pigments. Color is important for them to live on. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉) from one flower to another. Bees can see colors we cannot, and they follow these to the inside of the flower. Without bees visiting flowers in this way, many plants would die
out.
④Animals also use color for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors so that they will not be seen by predators easily. The snowshoe hare for example, a kind of wild rabbit, changes color with seasons for this reason. During summer it is a brown color, and in winter it is white so that it can hide in the snow. However, some animals use color as a warning to make predators stay away. Bright colors such as yellow and red are often used in this way. Nature, however, is very clever, and predators also use colors to attract the animals
they feed on.
⑤So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world. Some uses of color in nature remain unknown, but one thing is for sure, color not only makes our planet beautiful but it
is also necessary for our planet to live on.
32 ．What is/are the cause that makes human skin change color according to Paragraph 2
A ．Sunshine. B ．Feelings. C ．Pigments. D ．Blood.
33 ．What can plants use to attract insects according to Paragraph 3
A ．Leaves. B ．Fruits. C ．Pollen. D ．Color.
34 ．What does the underlined word “predators” in Paragraph 4 mean
A ．Animals which hide in secret places. B ．Animals which kill other animals for food.
C ．Animals which change color with the sun. D ．Animals which protect themselves from danger.
35 ．What is the structure of the passage
A ． B ． C ． D .
参考答案：
1 ．B 2 ．A 3 ．B 4 ．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了自然界中人类、植物和动物呈现出不同的颜色以及对颜色的使用。
1 ．细节理解题。根据第二段“Plants also have pigments. Colors plays an important role in their life. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉)from one flower to another.”可
知，植物使用颜色吸引昆虫。故选 B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Animals also use colors for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors in order not to be seen by predators( 捕食者). The snowshoe hare, for example, a type of wild rabbit, changes colors with seasons for this reason.”可知， 作者在第 3 段中谈到了雪鞋兔是为了表明动物可以用颜色
来保护自己。故选 A。
3 ．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章第一二三段分别讲了人类、植物和动物对颜色的使用，第四段总结
全文，指出自然界中，颜色可能有许多不同的原因和用途。故文章是分—总结构。故选 B。
4 ．推理判断题。通读全文， 尤其根据第四段“So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world.”可知本文主要介绍了自然界中的颜色可能有许多不同的原因和用途，故推测
应该能在一本科学杂志上找到这样的文章。故选 D。
5 ．C 6 ．B 7 ．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了科学家发现不同的颜色在人们心中有不同的重量， 这是因为每一种颜色都代表一 种具有特定波长的光， 它通过感觉器官到达我们的大脑。人们也可以利用好自己喜欢的颜色来改变自己的
状态。
5 ．细节理解题。根据“The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white.”可知，橙色比黄
色和白色重。故选 C。
6．推理判断题。根据“It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.”可推断， 第二段叙述的是颜
色在人们的心中是有重量的。故选 B。
7 ．推理判断题。根据“That is because every colour stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength (波长). It reaches our brain through sense organs (感觉器官).”可知， 每一种颜色都代表一种具有特定波长的光， 它通过 感觉器官到达我们的大脑。故可推断， 人们通过感知这种具有特定波长的光， 能够感受到颜色有气味。故
选 A。
8 ．A 9 ．C 10 ．B 11 ．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了颜色在不同场景中对人们的影响以及在语言方面的运用。
8 ．细节理解题。根据“for those who are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might help”可知， 想节食可以使用蓝
色的盘子和碗 来降低食欲。故选 A。
9 ．细节理解题。根据短文第三段“Since yellow is the most eye-catching colour, it can catch people’s attention,
especially in heavy traffic.”可知，校车被漆成黄色是为了引起人们的注意。故答案为 C。
10 ．细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Most fast-food restaurants are often decorated in bright colours such as red, yellow, orange”可知，大部分地快餐店都喜欢装修成鲜艳的颜色，而不是灰色，B 项没有在文中提到。
故答案为 B。
11 ．推理判断题。根据第一段“Amber remembered that she was still on a diet”可知，Amber 在节食，无法推 断她是否胖。故 A 选项错 误；根据“Morning, Amber! What happened You look a bit green”和“It’s red-hot.” 可知， Violet 知道颜色代表什么，能推断 Violet 知道颜色会影响生活。故 C 选项错误；根据“When the bus passed a golden arch（拱形门）, it reminded her of a hamburger.” 可知，拱形门是金色，没有说是为了漂亮。 故 D 选项错误。根据文章最后一段“Amber was tickled pink to have the chance to play with the phone and said, ‘Sounds great!’”可知， Amber 很高兴有机会玩手机， B 选项“最后 Amber 因为 Violet 邀请她去玩手机而高兴”
符合题意。故选 B。
12 ．A 13 ．B 14 ．B 15 ．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了不同文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和作用。
12 ．细节理解题。根据“In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good luck in the New
Year.”可知，新年给孩子们红包是因为他们想给孩子们好运。故选 A。
13 ．推理判断题。根据“because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye and encourages them to buy things”可知，红色可以吸引顾客的眼球，并且鼓励他们买东西，所以购物网站上一般会设置“现在就买” 的
红的按钮。故选 B。
14 ．推理判断题。根据“blue can cause people to lose appetite”可知， 蓝色会使人们的食欲降低， 因此蓝色可
能会对减肥有帮助。故选 B。
15 ．最佳标题题。通读全文可知， 文章主要介绍了不同文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和
作用。因此 D 项“颜色的含义和功能”最适合作为文章标题。故选 D。
16 ．B 17 ．C 18 ．A
【分析】蓝色意味着悲伤，但本文主要描述，在 2020 年，蓝色被赋予了新的内涵，它意味着更积极的东
西，它能给人带来平静、自信，并引起人与人之间的共鸣。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据短文“The reason is that it brings 'calm, confidence and connection,'”可推断， 蓝色
能够带来平静、自信和联系，故“Powerful 有影响力的、强有力的”最能描述蓝色的内涵。故选 B。
2.词义猜测题。根据下文“If the color is never out of style...”可知， 文中划线的“timeless shade”是指“永不过时
的” 。故选 C。
3.最佳标题题。短文主要描述 2020 年蓝色被赋予了新的内涵， 它意味着更积极的东西， 它能使人平静、自
信，并能引起人与人之间的共鸣，所以文章的最佳标题与蓝色的内涵相关。故选 A。
19 ．B 20 ．B 21 ．A 22 ．B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述的是西方的人们不喜欢黑色的猫， 他们认为黑色的猫会给他们带来
坏运气，因此他们都不喜欢养黑色的猫当宠物。
19 ．细节理解题。根据第一段中“What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so.”可知， 在西方人的眼里， 黑色的猫象征着倒霉， 坏运气。故选 B 。 20 ．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The study found that people do judge (判断) cat personalities by color.”可知， 研究发现人们通过猫的不同颜色来判断它们的个性。可知这一段作者告诉我们， 人们通过猫的不同颜色来
判断他们的个性。故选 B。
21．细节理解题。根据第三段中“People think black cats have less special personalities which might be because of their bad reputation (口碑).”可知，人们认为黑猫没有特别的个性，他们认为黑猫可能带来坏运气，和第四 段“people don’t think black cats are pretty enough.”可知， 人们认为黑猫不够漂亮。可知不是因为黑猫总是出
现在电视上。故选 A。
22．主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容及其第一段中“What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so.”可知，短文给我们讲述的是西方的人们不喜欢黑
色的猫，他们认为黑色的猫会给他们带来坏运气。因此他们都不喜欢养黑色的猫当宠物。故选 B。
23 ．C 24 ．A 25 ．C 26 ．B 27 ．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了四种颜色在中国文化中的意义。
23 ．推理判断题。根据“You are walking down the street ... Do you wonder what wearing a green hat means in Chinese culture ”和“Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.”可知，作者在第一段举的例子，
是为了引入本文的主题，即颜色在中国文化中的意义。故选 C。
24．词句猜测题。根据“For example, when you say ‘His face looks green.’, it means he doesn’t look well.”可知，
在现代的中国文化中，绿色有不好的意义；因此， “negative”表示“不好的，消极的” 。故选 A。
25 ．细节理解题。根据“Red also describes someone who is very popular, like a star.”可知， 红色最能描述一个
人很受欢迎。故选 C。
26．细节理解题。根据“In ancient China, white was considered as common peoples color.”和“but they sometimes
connect white with bad things”可知，白色这种颜色很普通，但有时与不好的事情挂钩。故选 B。
27 ．主旨大意题。根据“Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.”可知，本文主要介绍了四
种颜色在中国文化中的意义。故选 D。
28 ．B 29 ．D 30 ．D 31 ．C
【导语】本文介绍了在中国传统文化中对颜色的认知， 重点介绍了对颜色的命名、颜色在社会地位方面的
象征意义以及如今人们对颜色文化的传承。
28 ．段落大意题 。根据“ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure ( 纯) colors and mixed
colors.”可知，此段重点介绍了许多颜色是如何产生的，故选 B。
29 ．细节理解题。根据“The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.”可知，暮山紫描
述的是日落时分，暮光笼罩群山时颜色。故选 D。
30 ．词意猜测题。根据“Only the leader of the country and his family could use it.”可猜测出黄色应是权力的象
征。因此 authority 意为“权力”与 power 表达意思相同。故选 D。
31．细节理解题。根据“During the Tang Dynasty (朝代), officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the lowest grades.”可知， 三品以 上的官员穿紫色官袍， 四品和五品官员穿红色官袍， 六品和七品官员穿绿色官袍， 而最低的两级官员只能
穿蓝色官袍。故选 C。
32 ．C 33 ．D 34 ．B 35 ．B
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（2023·江苏连云港 · 统考一模）①The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing different colors. Human skin can be many different colors and it changes with the sun, our feelings, or our health. This is because of pigments(色素), which reflect light and make what the eye sees as colors. So, when we feel
excited or angry, our heart sends more blood to the face and the pigments in the skin become red.
② Plants also have pigments. Colors plays an important role in their life. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉)from one flower to another. Bees can see colors we cannot, and they follow these to the inside of the flower. Without bees visiting flowers in this way, many plants
would die out.
③ Animals also use colors for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors in order not to be seen by predators(捕食者).The snowshoe hare, for example, a type of wild rabbit, changes colors with seasons for this reason. During summer it is a brown color, and in winter it is white so that it can hide in the snow. However, some animals use the color as a warning to frighten predators away. Bright colors such as yellow and
red are often used in this way.
④ So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world. Some uses of colors in nature remain unknown, but one thing is for sure, colors not only make our planet beautiful, but
they are also necessary for our planet to live on.
1 ．What helps plants to attract insects
A ．Leaves. B ．Colors. C ．Fruits. D ．Pollen.
2 ．Why does the writer talk about the snowshoe hare in Paragraph 3
A ．To show animals can use colors to protect themselves.
B ．To explain how seasons have a great influence on animals.
C ．To show animals use colors as a warning to keep predators away.
D ．To explain why some animals use yellow and red to make themselves attractive.
3 ．Which of the following shows the structure of the text
A ．A B ．B C ．C D ．D
4 ．Where can you find this text
A ．In an art book. B ．In a health report.
C ．In a TV program. D ．In a science magazine.
（2023 春 · 江苏无锡 · 九年级校考阶段练习） There are many colours in nature. But do you know if a colour has weight I think you’ll say “no”. But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don’t believe, you may do a small
experiment.
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the box. Third, wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. OK. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is
certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why do you think so A scientist found different colours have different weight in a man’s mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That’s to say, every colour has its own weight in our mind and the 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. Can you smell the colour 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 brain through sense organs (感觉器官).
According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colours they like, and refuse the colours they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colours you like. Or you’ll be nervous or even get
ill.
5 ．In people’s mind, different colours have different weight. Orange is heavier than .
A ．blue B ．red C ．yellow D ．green
6 ．The purpose of the second paragraph is to tell us .
A ．a red box is heavier than a white one
B ．a colour has weight in one’s mind
C ．white paper is lighter than red paper
D ．you can know the weight of a colour by holding it
7 ．Why did the scientist say colours have smell
A ．Because people can sense the light from colours.
B ．Because we can smell colours with our nose.
C ．Because every colour has its own sweet smell.
D ．Because every colour can give offlight of the same length.
（2023 春 · 江苏苏州 · 九年级校联考阶段练习）As usual, Amber was hurrying to catch the yellow school bus. Luckily the traffic lights turned green as she was to cross the road, so she made it. When the bus passed a golden arch（拱形门）, it reminded her of a hamburger. She hadn’t had breakfast that morning because the fruit salad on the blue dish didn’t look delicious at all. However, Amber remembered that she was still on a diet. So
now she was really in a black mood.
You may have noticed that several colours were used in the above story so as to help describe Amber’s morning. In fact, colours influence your life more than you can ever imagine. Take language for example: You may describe a sick person as being “a bit green”. To describe a depressed（沮丧的） person, you say that the
person is “feeling blue”. In short, colours do add interest to daily conversations.
Besides, colours can be used in many parts of your daily life. Have you ever thought about why many school buses and taxis are painted yellow, and stop signs red Since yellow is the most eye-catching colour, it can catch people’s attention, especially in heavy traffic. As for red, it is the colour which usually shows warning. As a
result, some traffic signs use this colour. For the same reason, hot- water taps are usually marked red.
The colours of a dining environment possibly decide how much you eat. Most fast-food restaurants are often decorated in bright colours such as red, yellow, orange, and white for the purpose of increasing people’s appetites （胃口） . This is because bright colours are natural colours found in many foods, and, therefore, able to raise people’s spirits. Blue, in comparison（对比）with bright colours, is said to lower people’s appetites because few
foods are blue in nature. For those who are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might help!
“Morning, Amber! What happened You look a bit green,” said Violet, Amber’s best friend.
“Nothing… just feeling … blue,” said Amber.
“Hey! Come to my place tonight. Do you know what I just bought A phone! It’s red-hot.”
Amber was tickled pink to have the chance to play with the phone and said, “Sounds great!”
8 ．According to the passage, if you are on a diet, might help.
A ．putting your food in a blue dish or bowl B ．turning on a yellow light during the meal
C ．painting the walls of the dining room white D ．covering the dining table with an orange cloth
9 ．Most school buses are painted yellow because .
A ．it tells other drivers to prepare to stop B ．it helps bus drivers stay in a good mood
C ．it can easily catch other people’s attention D ．it is the colour that most school children like
10 ．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A ．Colours influence people’s daily lives. B ．Most fast-food restaurants are painted grey.
C ．Different colours are used for different purposes. D ．Colours make daily conversations more interesting.
11 ．What can we infer（推断） from the passage
A ．Amber was not fat at all. B ．Amber cheered up at Violet’s invitation at last.
C ．Violet didn’t know how colours influenced our lives. D ．The arch is painted gold only to make it beautiful.
（2021 秋 · 江苏泰州 · 九年级统考期中） Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green is a color that represents the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of happiness and good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good luck in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs (宗教信仰). Greek people often
wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against something bad.
People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically ( 身心).
People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachs.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial (商业的) websites will have a red
“Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye and encourages them to buy things.
Blue is another calm color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less,
some people suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color
carefully.
12 ．Why do Chinese give children the red envelope with money in the New Year
A ．Because they hope to bring good luck to kids.
B ．Because they have personal experiences.
C ．Because they are generous and like red color.
D ．Because they have commercial purposes.
13 ．Why do many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button
A ．To relax people’s body and mind.
B ．To encourage people to buy things.
C ．To increase people’s appetites.
D ．To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.
14 ．What color might help lose weight according to the text
A ．Red. B ．Blue. C ．Green. D ．Purple.
15 ．Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text
A ．The Cultural Meaning of Color
B ．Colors and Human Beings
C ．Colors and Personal Experiences
D ．The Meaning and Function (功能) of Color
（2021 春 · 江苏苏州 · 九年级学业考试）In English, feeling "blue" means feeling sad. But in 2020, the word
"blue" could mean something more positive (积极的) .
The Pantone Color Institute in the US forecasts (预测) color trends (趋势) every year. For 2020, it has chosen "classic blue", a color that reminds people of the sky before dark. The reason is that it brings "calm, confidence
and connection," according to Pantone.
In 2020, people all over the world faced big challenges. Climate change, disease, homeless-ness... all of these problems made us feel nervous and uneasy. But as Pantone Vice(副) President Laurie Pressman said, "The color
of classic blue has a comforting power."
Imagine that you are lying down on the ground and looking at the evening sky. Looking at the blue sky will
make you feel calm and relaxed, as well as make you think on a deeper level.
Pantone said that classic blue connects people everywhere as we all look up at our shared sky. "This is a color we can relate to (引起共鸣) around the world, no matter where we live. We look outside the door and we see
this color," Pressman said.
"Like blue jeans, it's always there and you're comfortable with it," said Pressman, who considered classic blue as a " timeless shade". If the color is never out of style, people won't throw "classic blue" things away. We
can buy less and save resources.
So if you want to add some new things to your home, choose something blue to keep up with the latest trend.
16 ．According to the passage, which of the following can best describe the colour blue
A ．Old-fashioned. B ．Powerful. C ．Nervous. D ．Uncomfortable.
17 ．What does the underlined phrase "timeless shade" mean
A ．失去时间的痕迹 B ．没有时间的阴影部分 C ．永不过时的颜色 D ．不受时间影响的树荫
18 ．What is the best title for this article
A ．Try feeling "blue" B ．Buy something blue C ．Keep up with the trend D ．Connect all the people
（2021 秋 · 江苏南京 · 九年级南京市第十三中学校考阶段练习）What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so. Scientists at the University of
California Berkeley (UC Berkeley) did a study on cat colours and people’s understandings of cat personalities.
The study found that people do judge (判断) cat personalities by color. Scientists did a survey on the Internet. There were 49 statements ( 描述) matching five cat colorings with 10 personalities. People think orange and bi-coloured (双色的) cats are friendly, tri-coloured (三色的) cats are not generous and white cats are calm, lazy
and shy. As for black cats people think they don’t have special personalities.
But why do so many people dislike keeping black cats as pets People think black cats have less special personalities which might be because of their bad reputation ( 口碑). They think black cats may bring bad luck
especially at Halloween. Movies and television shows also make people believe that.
Although people have these ideas, UC Berkeley scientists give another reason: people don’t think black cats are pretty enough. After all nothing can show black cats are unluckier than other cats. “You can’t judge a cat by its colour because it’s the personality of the cat not the colour that will let you know if the cat is right for you” Cathy
Marden, a scientist said.
19 ．Many people in Western countries may think black cats are .
A ．lovely animals B ．a sign of bad luck
C ．a sign of good luck D ．unfriendly animals
20 ．The main idea of paragraph 2 is that .
A ．people often complain about black cats on the Internet
B ．people think cats of different colours have different personalities
C ．black cats are less popular than other cats
D ．the study is a great success
21 ．People don’t like black cats for the following reasons EXCEPT .
A ．black cats often appear in TV shows B ．black cats bring bad luck to people
C ．black cats have bad reputations D ．they don’t think black cats are beautiful
22 ．The passage mainly talks about .
A ．why black cats are popular in movies
B ．why people are not willing to keep black cats as pets
C ．different colour cats have different personalities
D ．different people have different ideas on black cats
（2023·河南开封 · 统考二模）You are walking down the street in the middle of the day and you see someone wearing a green hat. Some people may think it’s fashionable while others don’t care at all. Do you wonder what
wearing a green hat means in Chinese culture Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.
Green
In most cultures, green represents (代表) nature and is a calm color. However, in modern Chinese culture, green has a negative meaning. For example, when you say “His face looks green.”, it means he doesn’t look well.
When you say someone is wearing a green hat, it means the person’s partner is cheating on him or her.
Yellow
In ancient China, yellow represented power. Only the emperor could wear this color. Yellow was also considered as a natural color. The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, got its name from the yellowish soil (土壤) in it. Now, when yellow is used in a sentence, it means someone fails and that something doesn’t go as planned. For example, when you ask people how their relationship is going, they might say “huáng
le”, which means they’ve broken up.
Red
Red is considered as one of the luckiest colors in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the royal (皇室的) family wore bright red. In modern China, red is often seen at celebrations like weddings and festivals. Red also describes
someone who is very popular, like a star. You will say “He is red.”
White
In ancient China, white was considered as common people’s color. Back then, only the rich could afford to make colorful mon people couldn’t afford that, so most of their clothes were white. Now people still enjoy white clothes, but they sometimes connect white with bad things. It is connected with scary things like
death.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
23 ．What’s the purpose of the example in Paragraph 1
A ．To make a comparison. B ．To show the result.
C ．To introduce the topic. D ．To express an opinion.
24 ．Which word has the similar meaning to the word “negative”
A ．Bad. B ．Clear. C ．Deep. D ．Wrong.
25 ．Which color best describes a popular person
A ．Yellow. B ．Green. C ．Red. D ．White.
26 ．What can we know about “white” according to the passage
A ．It is popular but harmful sometimes.
B ．It is common but unlucky sometimes.
C ．It is unusual and expensive.
D ．It is general and natural.
27 ．What is the main idea of the passage
A ．The development of four colors.
B ．Four colors in different cultures.
C ．How to use colors in Chinese culture.
D ．Four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.
（2023·河北石家庄 · 石家庄市第四十中学校考二模） Today, if we talk about a color, we only need to use a simple name. For example, “blue” in Chinese is lan. But in ancient China, there were many beautiful names for
blue, such as yuebai, qielan and shiqing.
Similar to the color wheel developed by Isaac Newton, ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure (纯) colors and mixed colors. There were five pure colors, including qing (blue), chi (red), yellow, white and black. These basic colors can be put together to produce mixed colors. For example, mixing yellow and blue
could make green. Lots of colors came into being (产生) thanks to this.
As for naming, ancient Chinese people paid much attention to the imagination that colors bring. For example, dongfang jibai is a light blue color. The blue color describes what the sky looks like early in the morning. Similarly, the pink color taoyao is used to describe blossoming (开花的) peach trees. The purple color mushanzi
describes a sunset covering the mountain.
Do you know a color was not just a color, but a symbol of social status (地位) in ancient China For example, yellow was long seen as the symbol of authority. Only the leader of the country and his family could use it. During the Tang Dynasty ( 朝代), officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth
and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the lowest grades.
The colors that the ancients left us can be seen in society today. Nowadays, some TV programs present
traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings, which excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
28 ．What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 2
A ．Who developed the five pure colors B ．How did lots of colors come into being
C ．What were the mixed colors produced for D ．How many beautiful names does blue have
29 ．What does mushanzi describe
A ．The sky in early morning. B ．The blossoming peach trees.
C ．The best imagination of people. D ．The sunset covering the mountain.
30 ．What may the underlined word “authority” mean
A ．Happiness. B ．Country. C ．Palace. D ．Power.
31 ．Which of the following is TRUE according to the Tang Dynasty officials system
A ．Officials in purple>Officials in green>Officials in blue>Officials in red.
B ．Officials in purple>Officials in red>Officials in blue>Officials in green.
C ．Officials in purple>Officials in red>Officials in green>Officials in blue.
D ．Officials in purple>Officials in green>Officials in red>Officials in blue.
（2023·浙江杭州 · 模拟预测） ①The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing
different colors.
②Human skin can be many different colors and it changes with the sun, our feelings or our health for example. This is because of pigments(色素), which reflect light and make what the eye sees as colors. So, when we feel excited or angry, our heart can send more blood to the face and the pigments in the skin become red. This
is why we have the expression that someone “sees red” when they are angry.
③Plants also have pigments. Color is important for them to live on. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉) from one flower to another. Bees can see colors we cannot, and they follow these to the inside of the flower. Without bees visiting flowers in this way, many plants would die
out.
④Animals also use color for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors so that they will not be seen by predators easily. The snowshoe hare for example, a kind of wild rabbit, changes color with seasons for this reason. During summer it is a brown color, and in winter it is white so that it can hide in the snow. However, some animals use color as a warning to make predators stay away. Bright colors such as yellow and red are often used in this way. Nature, however, is very clever, and predators also use colors to attract the animals
they feed on.
⑤So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world. Some uses of color in nature remain unknown, but one thing is for sure, color not only makes our planet beautiful but it
is also necessary for our planet to live on.
32 ．What is/are the cause that makes human skin change color according to Paragraph 2
A ．Sunshine. B ．Feelings. C ．Pigments. D ．Blood.
33 ．What can plants use to attract insects according to Paragraph 3
A ．Leaves. B ．Fruits. C ．Pollen. D ．Color.
34 ．What does the underlined word “predators” in Paragraph 4 mean
A ．Animals which hide in secret places. B ．Animals which kill other animals for food.
C ．Animals which change color with the sun. D ．Animals which protect themselves from danger.
35 ．What is the structure of the passage
A ． B ． C ． D .
参考答案：
1 ．B 2 ．A 3 ．B 4 ．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了自然界中人类、植物和动物呈现出不同的颜色以及对颜色的使用。
1 ．细节理解题。根据第二段“Plants also have pigments. Colors plays an important role in their life. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects, which then carry their pollen(花粉)from one flower to another.”可
知，植物使用颜色吸引昆虫。故选 B。
2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Animals also use colors for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors in order not to be seen by predators( 捕食者). The snowshoe hare, for example, a type of wild rabbit, changes colors with seasons for this reason.”可知， 作者在第 3 段中谈到了雪鞋兔是为了表明动物可以用颜色
来保护自己。故选 A。
3 ．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章第一二三段分别讲了人类、植物和动物对颜色的使用，第四段总结
全文，指出自然界中，颜色可能有许多不同的原因和用途。故文章是分—总结构。故选 B。
4 ．推理判断题。通读全文， 尤其根据第四段“So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world.”可知本文主要介绍了自然界中的颜色可能有许多不同的原因和用途，故推测
应该能在一本科学杂志上找到这样的文章。故选 D。
5 ．C 6 ．B 7 ．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了科学家发现不同的颜色在人们心中有不同的重量， 这是因为每一种颜色都代表一 种具有特定波长的光， 它通过感觉器官到达我们的大脑。人们也可以利用好自己喜欢的颜色来改变自己的
状态。
5 ．细节理解题。根据“The heaviest colour is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white.”可知，橙色比黄
色和白色重。故选 C。
6．推理判断题。根据“It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.”可推断， 第二段叙述的是颜
色在人们的心中是有重量的。故选 B。
7 ．推理判断题。根据“That is because every colour stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength (波长). It reaches our brain through sense organs (感觉器官).”可知， 每一种颜色都代表一种具有特定波长的光， 它通过 感觉器官到达我们的大脑。故可推断， 人们通过感知这种具有特定波长的光， 能够感受到颜色有气味。故
选 A。
8 ．A 9 ．C 10 ．B 11 ．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了颜色在不同场景中对人们的影响以及在语言方面的运用。
8 ．细节理解题。根据“for those who are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might help”可知， 想节食可以使用蓝
色的盘子和碗 来降低食欲。故选 A。
9 ．细节理解题。根据短文第三段“Since yellow is the most eye-catching colour, it can catch people’s attention,
especially in heavy traffic.”可知，校车被漆成黄色是为了引起人们的注意。故答案为 C。
10 ．细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Most fast-food restaurants are often decorated in bright colours such as red, yellow, orange”可知，大部分地快餐店都喜欢装修成鲜艳的颜色，而不是灰色，B 项没有在文中提到。
故答案为 B。
11 ．推理判断题。根据第一段“Amber remembered that she was still on a diet”可知，Amber 在节食，无法推 断她是否胖。故 A 选项错 误；根据“Morning, Amber! What happened You look a bit green”和“It’s red-hot.” 可知， Violet 知道颜色代表什么，能推断 Violet 知道颜色会影响生活。故 C 选项错误；根据“When the bus passed a golden arch（拱形门）, it reminded her of a hamburger.” 可知，拱形门是金色，没有说是为了漂亮。 故 D 选项错误。根据文章最后一段“Amber was tickled pink to have the chance to play with the phone and said, ‘Sounds great!’”可知， Amber 很高兴有机会玩手机， B 选项“最后 Amber 因为 Violet 邀请她去玩手机而高兴”
符合题意。故选 B。
12 ．A 13 ．B 14 ．B 15 ．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了不同文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和作用。
12 ．细节理解题。根据“In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good luck in the New
Year.”可知，新年给孩子们红包是因为他们想给孩子们好运。故选 A。
13 ．推理判断题。根据“because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye and encourages them to buy things”可知，红色可以吸引顾客的眼球，并且鼓励他们买东西，所以购物网站上一般会设置“现在就买” 的
红的按钮。故选 B。
14 ．推理判断题。根据“blue can cause people to lose appetite”可知， 蓝色会使人们的食欲降低， 因此蓝色可
能会对减肥有帮助。故选 B。
15 ．最佳标题题。通读全文可知， 文章主要介绍了不同文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和
作用。因此 D 项“颜色的含义和功能”最适合作为文章标题。故选 D。
16 ．B 17 ．C 18 ．A
【分析】蓝色意味着悲伤，但本文主要描述，在 2020 年，蓝色被赋予了新的内涵，它意味着更积极的东
西，它能给人带来平静、自信，并引起人与人之间的共鸣。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据短文“The reason is that it brings 'calm, confidence and connection,'”可推断， 蓝色
能够带来平静、自信和联系，故“Powerful 有影响力的、强有力的”最能描述蓝色的内涵。故选 B。
2.词义猜测题。根据下文“If the color is never out of style...”可知， 文中划线的“timeless shade”是指“永不过时
的” 。故选 C。
3.最佳标题题。短文主要描述 2020 年蓝色被赋予了新的内涵， 它意味着更积极的东西， 它能使人平静、自
信，并能引起人与人之间的共鸣，所以文章的最佳标题与蓝色的内涵相关。故选 A。
19 ．B 20 ．B 21 ．A 22 ．B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述的是西方的人们不喜欢黑色的猫， 他们认为黑色的猫会给他们带来
坏运气，因此他们都不喜欢养黑色的猫当宠物。
19 ．细节理解题。根据第一段中“What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so.”可知， 在西方人的眼里， 黑色的猫象征着倒霉， 坏运气。故选 B 。 20 ．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The study found that people do judge (判断) cat personalities by color.”可知， 研究发现人们通过猫的不同颜色来判断它们的个性。可知这一段作者告诉我们， 人们通过猫的不同颜色来
判断他们的个性。故选 B。
21．细节理解题。根据第三段中“People think black cats have less special personalities which might be because of their bad reputation (口碑).”可知，人们认为黑猫没有特别的个性，他们认为黑猫可能带来坏运气，和第四 段“people don’t think black cats are pretty enough.”可知， 人们认为黑猫不够漂亮。可知不是因为黑猫总是出
现在电视上。故选 A。
22．主旨大意题。根据整篇文章内容及其第一段中“What do you think of black cats Are they unluckier than cats of other colors Many people in Western countries think so.”可知，短文给我们讲述的是西方的人们不喜欢黑
色的猫，他们认为黑色的猫会给他们带来坏运气。因此他们都不喜欢养黑色的猫当宠物。故选 B。
23 ．C 24 ．A 25 ．C 26 ．B 27 ．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了四种颜色在中国文化中的意义。
23 ．推理判断题。根据“You are walking down the street ... Do you wonder what wearing a green hat means in Chinese culture ”和“Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.”可知，作者在第一段举的例子，
是为了引入本文的主题，即颜色在中国文化中的意义。故选 C。
24．词句猜测题。根据“For example, when you say ‘His face looks green.’, it means he doesn’t look well.”可知，
在现代的中国文化中，绿色有不好的意义；因此， “negative”表示“不好的，消极的” 。故选 A。
25 ．细节理解题。根据“Red also describes someone who is very popular, like a star.”可知， 红色最能描述一个
人很受欢迎。故选 C。
26．细节理解题。根据“In ancient China, white was considered as common peoples color.”和“but they sometimes
connect white with bad things”可知，白色这种颜色很普通，但有时与不好的事情挂钩。故选 B。
27 ．主旨大意题。根据“Here are four colors and their meanings in Chinese culture.”可知，本文主要介绍了四
种颜色在中国文化中的意义。故选 D。
28 ．B 29 ．D 30 ．D 31 ．C
【导语】本文介绍了在中国传统文化中对颜色的认知， 重点介绍了对颜色的命名、颜色在社会地位方面的
象征意义以及如今人们对颜色文化的传承。
28 ．段落大意题 。根据“ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure ( 纯) colors and mixed
colors.”可知，此段重点介绍了许多颜色是如何产生的，故选 B。
29 ．细节理解题。根据“The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.”可知，暮山紫描
述的是日落时分，暮光笼罩群山时颜色。故选 D。
30 ．词意猜测题。根据“Only the leader of the country and his family could use it.”可猜测出黄色应是权力的象
征。因此 authority 意为“权力”与 power 表达意思相同。故选 D。
31．细节理解题。根据“During the Tang Dynasty (朝代), officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the lowest grades.”可知， 三品以 上的官员穿紫色官袍， 四品和五品官员穿红色官袍， 六品和七品官员穿绿色官袍， 而最低的两级官员只能
穿蓝色官袍。故选 C。
32 ．C 33 ．D 34 ．B 35 ．B