Unit 2 Colour 单元阅读 （含答案）

9A Unit 2单元主题阅读训练
班级___________ 姓名_____________
Passage 1
Colors have an effect on our moods. It has been found that colors like red, yellow and orange 　 1 us while colors like blue, purple and green calm us. This relationship between colors and moods was 　 2 　 long ago. In the past, Indian brides (新娘) were dressed in red as it represents 　 3 　 and passion (激情). Now let us discuss the effect of each color on our moods　 4 　.
Blue is a calm color and it makes us feel relaxed. It can also make　 5 　 in factories work hard but too much of it can make us feel　 6 　.
Black represents power and 　 7 　. Thus, it makes you feel superior (有优越感的). It is generally 　8 　 by people who is not outgoing as it is a 　 9　 color.
Green makes us feel　10 　, energetic and positive. It is relaxing 　11 　 said to improve vision (视力).
Red represents strength, excitement and passion. While 　 12 　 amount of red can help to make us feel energetic,　13 　 of it can make us feel bored.
White represents　14 　 and peace. So wearing white makes us feel calmer.
As colors have an effect on your moods, you need to choose those colors which would help you 　15 　 the tasks you are doing and you will get to see the difference.
1. A. bore B. excite C. interest D. tire
2. A. looked B. watched C. discovered D. ordered
3. A. sadness B. wisdom C. love D. growth
4. A. in danger B. in public C. in fact D. in detail
5. A. farmers B. scientists C. workers D. teachers
6. A. sad B. happy C. active D. creative
7. A. light B. protection C. warmth D. energy
8. A. refused B. preferred C. hated D. borrowed
9. A. protecting B. bright C. calm D. satisfying
10. A. proud B. peaceful C. sleepy D. warm
11. A. but B. or C. so D. and
12. A. much B. some C. lots of D. few
13. A. much too B. too much C. too little D. many too
14. A. joy B. success C. purity D. stress
15. A. with B. on C. at D. to
Passage 2
Everybody knows that Coca﹣cola is red and Starbucks (星巴克) is green. Most of us can name companies and their own company colors. What we may not know about is the science behind these companies’ choices of these colors.
Color psychology (心理学) is the study of how colors influence people’s moods, actions, and decision-making. In fact, studies have shown that around 90 percent of people spend money depending on color and appearance (外观). Because of this, companies use colors to influence how we feel about their products. For example, it’s usual that many tech products use white: it’s simple and clean. At the same time, make-up companies prefer colors like purple, black, or pink that represent love and panies often choose active colors that make you buy right now. Red, for example, is a high-energy, exciting color that makes people take action. Studies show that buyers prefer companies that they know. Then those with a proper color plan, such as LEGO or Facebook, are likely to perform more strongly on the market.
Businesses also have to consider the special buyers. Research has shown that men and women like different colors. Men prefer blue, green, and black. Women, on the other hand, like purple and pink.
All these show that successful companies have used the art of color psychology. It may seem unimportant, but their choice of colors has a great influence on the spending habits of buyers.
The passage is about ______.
A. the science of colors B. the science of drinks C. the science of business D. the science of humans
2. ______are usually made white.
A. Make-up B. Food and drinks C. Tech products D. Children’s products
3. The color that can easily make you buy right now is ______.
A. yellow B. red C. brown D. black
4. What is TRUE about LEGO and Facebook
A. They pay no attention to color plans. B. They choose a proper color plan.
C. They decide to choose red and purple. D. They give up making a proper color plan.
5. The purpose of this passage is to tell us 　 　.
A. women usually like purple and pink B. men prefer blue, green, and black
C. few companies use color psychology D. colors influence our shopping habits
Passage 3
The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing different colors.
Human skin (皮肤) 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.
Plants 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.
Animals also use color for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors so as not to be seen by predators. 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.
So, 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.
Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that ______ is/are the cause that can make human skin change color.
feelings B. pigments C. blood D. sunshine
According to Paragraph 3, plants can use ______ to attract insects.
leaves B. fruits C. pollen D. color
The underlined word “predators” in Paragraph 4 refers to animals which ______.
hide in secret places B. kill other animals for food
C. change color with the sun D. protect themselves from danger
4. What is the main purpose of the passage ______
A. To describe animals’ ways of life. B. To encourage us to study color in nature.
C. To introduce the uses of colors for life on the earth. D. To explain the importance of protecting our planet.
Passage 4
Red is the color of China. Among all the colors, red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and joyful. And in China we call it “China Red”. Chinese people(1)__________(attract) by the color red. On the one hand, it makes people feel (2)__________(excite). On the other hand, it has rich meaning in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever used a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the spirit of the nation. In the past, red stood (3)__________ seriousness and mystery. Even now, Chinese people love the color much more than others do. It can be said that “China Red” is an everlasting(水恒的) theme for China. It is (4)__________ important color for Chinese people. So far, “China Red” (5)__________(become) a very popular phrase, attracting the world’s attention.
Finding red﹣colored things in China is very easy, as you can see the color everywhere. (6)__________ (tradition) things such as Chinese knots, lanterns and paper cutting are almost all red. Most importantly, red is the main color of China’s national flag. They all play special (7)__________( role) in China.
Red is the color of luck, health, (8)__________( happy), peace and wealth. Only real things and events can fully show the real beauty of red. The color can be alive only when it’s connected with people.
Red is more than just a color in China. It also carries the ancient history (9)__________ culture of the Chinese nation. “China Red” is filled with mysterious charm(魅力) beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you (10)__________(feel) and discover!
Passage 5
There are purple clothes, purple handbags, purple bicycles, purple furniture, even purple computers! So purple is one of the most (1)____ colors today. But in the past, purple was a very expensive and unusual color. Let’s take a look at the rich (2)____ of the color purple.
Some scientists believe that the first plants to appear on Earth over 500 million years ago (3)____looked purple, not green. Plants today are green because (4)____use green chlorophyll(叶绿素) to produce energy. (5)____these early plants probably used something called retinal, which is a dark purple color.
During the time of Roman Empire (37BC-476AD), it was very (6)____to make purple dye (染料). The dye came from sea snails (海螺). But 10,000 dead sea snails (7)____ you just one gram (克) of purple dye... as well as a very bad smell! This (8)_____ purple dye was called Tyrian purple, and it was a favored (9)____ for emperors.
In 16th-century England, purple was (10)____for the king’s family members. Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ’s clothes were purple, but ordinary people were not allowed to (11)____the color.
In 1856, William Perkin, an 18-year-old (12)_____student, noticed something strange while doing an experiment (实验). The chemicals (化学药品) he used to clean his instruments (13)____with the chemicals he used in his experiment and then a bright purple color was produced. This (14)____ led Perkin to start a company using the chemical mixture to make purple dye. The dye was much (15)____ than sea-snail dye. Thanks to Perkin, now anyone can afford to wear purple clothes.
1. A. peaceful B. popular C. exciting D. serious
2. A. history B. style C. research D. product
3. A. gradually B. especially C. exactly D. probably
4. A. others B. they C. we D. some
5. A. And B. So C. But D. Until
6. A. dangerous B. common C. difficult D. strange
7. A. got B. passed C. wasted D. cost
8. A. basic B. harmful C. special D. perfect
9. A. color B. smell C. plant D. animal
10. A. even B. never C. seldom D. only
11. A. wear B. sell C. change D. make
12. A. geography B. science C. art D. math
13. A. compared B. mixed C. collected D. kept
14. A. survey B. suggestion C. discovery D. exam
15. A. healthier B. thicker C. cheaper D. darker
Passage 6
After spending hours cooking and preparing the table setting for your guests, you hope that everyone has a lovely time and enjoys the food. But it’s not all about the skills of the cook—the dinnerware (餐具) also matters. The color of dinnerware has a big influence on how your food tastes. Here's how to use color psychology at your next dinner party.
Colors for picky(挑剔的) eaters
Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found in a 2022 study that the color of the bowl changed the perception (感知) of food for some people. Picky eaters think that food in red and blue bowls tastes saltier than food in white bowls. They are also less likely to try new food if it is served in a red bowl.
So, if you have picky guests or if you want to offer new dishes, consider the color of the dinnerware first to keep everyone attracted.
Introducing new food to children
If your guests are children, the rules may have a little change. A lot of dishes—red, yellow, blue and green—are preferred by children under the age of ten, with yellow being the least preferred by all, according to a 2018 study. For children over the age of 10, when tastes are changing, they are more likely to choose white dishes, behaving more like adults, says the research.
Knowing this can help get your family to try new food or make your children’s gatherings a success.
1. What isn’t mentioned in Paragraph 1 to let everyone have a lovely time and enjoy the food
A. The color of dinnerware. B. Skills of the cook.
C. Cooking and preparing the table. D. The attitude of the guests.
2. If you have picky guests, you should 　 　.
A. serve salty food in a blue bowl B. serve new food in a red bowl.
C. consider colors of the dinnerware D. only pay attention to the cooking
3. According the research, children under 10 may like to choose 　 　 dishes.
A. brown B. black C. blue D. white
4. What does the underlined word “gathering” probably mean
A. gardening B. getting together C. studying D. game playing
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. How the shape of the bowl changed the perception of food.
B. How to use color psychology at your next dinner party.
C. How the color of dinnerware influences your cooking.
D. How to choose the right food for picky guests.
Passage 7
When the world was still new, an angel was given the task of painting the feathers of all the birds. He flew down with his brush and paint and began brightening up the world! He painted the eagle in beautiful golden brown, and the peacock’s(孔雀) feathers with rich blues and greens.
The crow clothed in shiny black feathers that shone in a rainbow of colors. They looked very beautiful. The birds were very proud of their lovely new feathers! They all discussed their beautiful colors.
Only one bird didn’t join in the discussion. The angel had forgotten to paint the goldfinch(红额金翅雀). As the angel cleaned the paints and prepared to leave the Earth, the goldfinch tried to attract his attention. He made a loud noise! The angel almost didn’t see the goldfinch because his feathers were so plain.
“Excuse me,” said the goldfinch, “but could you paint my feathers as well, so I will fit in with the other birds ” “I’d like to paint your feathers,” said the angel, “but also, I have no paint left!” The other birds felt sorry for the poor goldfinch. “The paint on my feathers is still wet!” said one bird. “You can take some color from mine!” added the peacock. The rest of the birds joined in, and the angel was touched by them! “Oh, how kind you all are! I will take a little color from each of you to make this bird look pretty!” The angel picked up his brush and took a little paint from each of the other birds onto the feathers of the goldfinch. He mixed the hundred different colors so beautifully that the tiny bird felt special for the first time in his life!
It is a wonderful thing to see the brightly colored bird as he proudly sings his song and jumps from branch(树枝) to branch!
1. Why did the angel fly down with his brush and paint at the beginning of the story？
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2. How did the goldfinch get his color？
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3. What do you think of the other birds Why
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参考答案
Passage 1: BCCDC ABBAB DBBCA
Passage 2: ACBBD
Passage 3: BDBC
Passage 4: 1. are attracted 2. excited 3. for 4. an 5. has become
6. Traditional　 7. roles　 8. happiness　 9. and　 10. to feel
Passage 5: BADBC CACAD ABBCC
Passage 6: DCCBB
Passage 7: 1. To paint all the birds.
2. Angel got some colors from other birds to paint the goldfinch.
3. Friendly/ Generous/ Warm-hearted. Because they were willing to share their colors.