9AU2 Colours 期中复习单元测试卷
(满分:100 分 考试时间:90 分钟)
一、单项选择(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —I wonder ______ we can use light green to decorate the classroom.
—I think it’s a good idea.
A. if B. that C. what D. how
2. Our science teacher told us that plants ______ food through photosynthesis.
A. make B. made C. making D. will make
3. If you ______ red clothes to the sports meeting, you ______ more energetic.
A. wear; will feel B. will wear; feel C. wear; feel D. will wear; will feel
4. People in cold areas usually ______ warm colours like red to cool colours in their homes.
A. protect B. prefer C. pronounce D. practise
5. The soft blue colour of the bedroom can help people ______ after a long day’s work.
A. cheer up B. calm down C. feel stressed D. get nervous
6. —Do you know ______ the colour therapy class will start
—Next Monday.
A. when B. if C. that D. why
7. This old photo always ______ me of the happy time I spent painting colours with my grandma.
A. reminds B. requires C. recommends D. inspires
8. —Why did you choose yellow for the desk lamp
—Because yellow ______ well with the white desk and helps me stay awake.
A. mixes B. matches C. fixes D. connects
9. Neither my parents nor I ______ that black is a lucky colour in some Western countries.
A. believe B. believes C. believed D. believing
10. It’s necessary ______ us to learn about colour meanings in different cultures to avoid mistakes.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
11. In China, red is a symbol of happiness, but in some African countries, it stands for ______.
A. purity B. loyalty C. mourning D. wealth
12. The artist’s ______ helps him create wonderful colour-themed paintings.
A. wise B. wisdom C. wisely D. wisdom’s
13. —Could you tell me ______ you wanted to be when you were my age
—A colour designer.
A. what B. how C. where D. when
14. Too much white in the room can make it feel ______, so we can add a little pink.
A. warm B. cozy C. cold D. lively
15. By ______ green plants in the office, we can reduce workers’ stress.
A. put B. putting C. to put D. puts
二、完形填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
Emma wanted to redesign her bedroom to make it more comfortable for studying. She asked her aunt, an interior designer, for advice. Her aunt said, “Colours can change your mood. If you want a quiet space, choose light colours instead of bright ones.”
Emma loved bright colours, but she decided to try. First, she bought light green paint for the walls. After painting, she felt 1 relaxed than before—green always made her think of trees and grass. Then she added white curtains. White made the room look brighter, so she could read books easily. Her cousin Lily visited and said, “Your room is so nice! It’s quiet but not boring.” Emma smiled and realized choosing the right colours 2 important.
Next, she put a yellow lamp on her desk. Yellow helped her stay awake while doing homework. She also bought a blue bedspread, 3 blue could help her sleep well at night. Her aunt checked later and said, “You did a great job! The colours 4 each other perfectly.” Emma thanked her aunt for the 5.
As time went on, Emma found she studied 6 in her new bedroom. She even invited classmates to study with her. They said they felt more focused too. One day, Emma’s little sister asked her to redesign her room. Emma told her to choose colours based on 7 she wanted the room to feel. For example, if she wanted a happy room, she could use a little orange.
Emma learned that colours are not just for looking nice—they can make life better. She decided to learn more about colour design and maybe become an interior designer 8 her aunt. Every time she looks at her bedroom, she feels 9 of what she did. It’s amazing how a few colour choices can 10 a big difference!
1. A. many B. more C. most D. much
2. A. is B. was C. are D. were
3. A. because B. so C. but D. and
4. A. compare B. fight C. match D. separate
5. A. news B. advice C. story D. book
6. A. better B. worse C. harder D. earlier
7. A. how B. what C. why D. when
8. A. as B. like C. for D. with
9. A. shy B. proud C. afraid D. tired
10. A. make B. take C. get D. do
三、阅读理解(共 15 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
(A)
How Colours Affect Our Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep Maybe your bedroom colour is the reason. Colours greatly influence sleep quality, and choosing the right ones can help you sleep better.
First, let’s talk about blue. Blue is a cool colour that slows down your heart rate and calms your mind. Studies show people in blue bedrooms fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. That’s why many hotels use light blue for rooms—to help guests relax.
Next is green. Green is linked to nature, like grass and trees. It makes you feel peaceful and reduces stress. Sleeping in a green bedroom also helps you wake up energetic. But use light green, not dark green—it may make the room too dark.
On the other hand, some colours hurt sleep. Red is bright and increases energy. People in red bedrooms take longer to fall asleep and wake up more often. Orange also keeps you awake, as it makes you feel active.
White is clean, but too much white feels cold. Soft white or off-white is better—it’s warmer and more relaxing.
If you want better sleep, try changing your bedroom walls or bedspread. Choose cool, light colours like blue or light green—they’ll give you a good night’s sleep!
16.What effect does blue have on sleep
It makes people wake up often.
It helps people fall asleep faster.
It keeps people awake.
It makes the room cold.
17.Why is light green better than dark green for bedrooms
Light green is linked to nature.
Light green reduces stress.
Dark green makes the room too dark.
Dark green makes people tired.
18.Which colour is bad for sleep
Light blue B. Light green C. Red D. Soft white
19.What can we learn from the passage
Hotels use dark blue for guest rooms. B. Orange makes people feel calm.
Soft white is warmer than pure white. D. Green makes people wake up tired.
20.What’s the main idea of the passage
How to choose bedroom furniture.
How colours affect sleep.
How to make bedrooms look nice.
D. How to fall asleep faster.
(B)
Colour Meanings in Different Cultures
Colours have different meanings around the world. A colour that’s lucky in one country may be sad in another. Knowing these differences helps avoid misunderstandings.
Red is a good example. In China, red stands for happiness and good luck. It’s used in Spring Festival and weddings—brides often wear red dresses. But in South Africa, red is a colour of mourning. People use it at funerals to show sadness.
White is another colour with big differences. In Western countries like the UK and the US, white is pure. Brides wear white dresses to show their love is pure. However, in traditional Chinese culture, white is linked to funerals. People wear white clothes to respect the dead. Now, some young Chinese couples choose white wedding dresses, but they still use red decorations for happiness.
Yellow is bright and happy in most places, but not in Egypt. In Egypt, yellow is connected to death. In India, though, yellow is a festival colour—people throw yellow powder during Holi to celebrate.
Green is often linked to nature and hope. But in Indonesia, green is a colour of mourning. This comes from the country’s history.
By learning colour meanings, we can show respect to people from other cultures. Colours are a small but important part of communication!
21.What does red stand for in China
Mourning B. Happiness C. Purity D. Death
22.Why do Western brides wear white dresses
To show purity B. To show sadness C. To bring good luck D. To respect the dead
23.What do some young Chinese couples do now
They only use red in weddings. B. They use white for funerals.
They choose white wedding dresses. D. They throw yellow powder.
24.Which country links yellow to death
India B. China C. Egypt D. Indonesia
25.What’s the main idea of the passage
How to use colours in festivals.
B. How colours change in history.
How colours have different meanings in different cultures.
D. How to choose colours for weddings.
(C)
Why Do Animals Have Special Colours
Animals have different colours for important reasons—mostly to protect themselves or find food.
Some animals change colours with seasons. The Arctic fox has white fur in winter. This matches the snow, so enemies like wolves can’t find it. In summer, its fur turns brown, the same as grass and rocks. This helps it hide while looking for food.
The chameleon is more amazing—it changes colour quickly to match its surroundings. If it sits on a green leaf, it becomes green; if it moves to a brown branch, it turns brown. This helps it hide from birds and other predators.
Some sea animals have bright colours, but not for beauty. They warn other animals they’re poisonous. For example, small fish with red and yellow stripes tell other fish “Don’t eat me!” Other sea animals have dull colours like grey or brown. These help them hide in sand or rocks, so bigger fish can’t see them.
Understanding animal colours helps us learn how they live in the wild. It’s a great way to see how nature works!
26.Why does the Arctic fox have white fur in winter
To keep warm B. To match the snow and hide from enemies
To attract other foxes D. To find food easily
27.What can a chameleon do
Turn white in summer B. Change colour to match its surroundings
Warn enemies with bright colours D. Hide in sand
28.What do red and yellow stripes on small sea fish mean
“I’m beautiful.” B. “I’m poisonous.” C. “I’m hungry.” D. “I’m fast.”
29.Why do some sea animals have dull colours
To look beautiful B. To swim faster
To hide from bigger fish D. To warn enemies
30.What’s the main idea of the passage
How animals find food.
Why animals have special colours.
How animals change colours.
D. What colours animals like.
四、根据中文提示填写单词(共 5 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 5 分)
根据句意及中文提示,写出单词的正确形式,每空一词。
31.The school will hold an outdoor ______(庆祝活动)for the art festival next week.
32.We can use soft colours to ______(营造)a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom.
33.Red is a ______(象征)of happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.
34.The green plants in the office can ______(减轻)workers’ stress after long work.
35. This old photo ______(使想起)me of the fun trip I had with my classmates last year.
五、词性变换(共 5 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 5 分)
根据句意,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
36.He ______(true)believes that light blue can help people sleep better.
37.This year’s ______(nation)art show will focus on the theme of “Colours and Life”.
38.The ______(peace)green colour of the park makes people feel relaxed.
39.To our ______(surprise), the colour-blind student won the painting competition.
40. The artist’s ______(wise)helps him create wonderful colour designs.
六、选择单词或短语填空(共 5 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 5 分)
选择适当的单词或短语,用其正确形式填空,每词 / 短语限用一次。
(cheer up, be linked to, remind...of..., make a difference, prefer...to...)
Bright orange colours can ______ you ______ when you feel sad.
In many Western countries, white ______ purity and loyalty in weddings.
This song always ______ me ______ my childhood in the countryside.
Choosing the right colour for your room can ______ to your daily mood.
45. People in hot areas usually ______ cool colours ______ warm colours in their homes.
七、句型转换(共 5 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 5 分)
按要求改写下列句子,每空一词。
“Wearing white can make people look clean,” the designer said.(改为宾语从句)The designer said ______ ______ white can make people look clean.
It will rain tomorrow. We won’t have the outdoor activity.(用 if 合并)
______ it ______ tomorrow, we ______ ______ the outdoor activity.
Tom can’t decide whether to buy the blue pen or the black one.(改为宾语从句)Tom can’t decide ______ ______ ______ buy the blue pen or the black one.
Learning about colour meanings is important for us.(用 it 作形式主语改写)______ ______ important for us ______ ______ about colour meanings.
I haven’t visited the colour exhibition. My sister hasn’t visited it either.(用 neither...nor... 合并)
______ I ______ my sister ______ visited the colour exhibition.
八、任务型阅读(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,完成表格中所缺信息,每空一词。
Colour Choices for Your Home
Colours are important for home design—they influence your moods. It’s necessary to use colours properly. Choosing the right colour helps create a warm and comfortable feeling. There are three types of colour choices for your home: small, medium and large.
Small colour choices are for small items like cups, tablecloths and lamps. They add fun to your rooms. They’re easier to change than painting walls and cheaper than buying new furniture.
Medium colour choices are about furniture. This includes sofas, dining tables and bookcases. These choices need more time and thought than small ones, as furniture is not easy to replace.
Large colour choices are mainly for walls, ceilings and floors. You need to put more time, effort and money into these choices. Once you choose, it’s hard to change them.
Type of Colour Choices What They Are for Features(特点)
Small Small items such as 51. ______, tablecloths and lamps Add fun; easier to change; 52. ______ than buying new furniture.
Medium 53. ______ like sofas, dining tables and bookcases Need more 54. ______ and thought; not easy to 55. ______.
Large Walls, 56. ______ and floors Mainly for these parts; need more time, effort and 57. ______; 58. ______ to change.
General (总体) Home design Influence people’s 59. ______; help create a warm and 60. ______ feeling.
九、首字母填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
根据短文内容及首字母提示,补全空格内单词,使短文完整、通顺。
Colours play an important role in our daily life. Their meanings can be different in different c 61. ______. For example, red is lucky in China—it’s used in festivals like Spring Festival. But in some Western countries, red means d 62. ______ (you can see it on warning signs).
White is another colour with different meanings. In Western countries, brides wear white to show purity. However, in some Eastern countries, white is l 63. ______ to funerals. Yellow is bright and happy, but in Egypt, it’s connected with death.
Blue is popular everywhere. It makes people feel c 64. ______, so many bedrooms are painted blue. Green is linked to nature; it helps people f 65. ______ on work, so offices often have green plants.
If you want to use colours well, learn about their meanings. For example, don’t give white flowers to a Chinese friend—they may feel sad. Instead, red flowers are a better c 66. ______.
Colours can also influence our mood. When you feel sad, wear bright colours like orange to c 67. ______ yourself up. Red can give you more e 68. ______, so athletes often wear red uniforms.
Too much yellow may make you feel t 69. ______, so don’t use too much in bedrooms. Understanding these effects can h 70. ______ you live a better life!
十、书面表达(满分 20 分)
假设你是李华,你的英国笔友 Peter 想重新设计他的卧室,来信询问你关于颜色选择的建议。请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信:
1. 推荐一种适合卧室的颜色(如浅蓝色、浅绿色);
2. 说明推荐理由(如帮助睡眠、减轻压力等,至少 2 点);
3. 补充 1-2 个搭配建议(如白色窗帘、绿色植物)。
要求:1. 词数 80-100 词;2. 条理清晰,语句通顺;3. 信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,I’m glad to receive your letter. You asked about colour choices for your bedroom redesign. I’d like to give you some advice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hope my advice is helpful.Yours,Li Hua
参考答案
一、单项选择
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B
二、完形填空
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A
三、阅读理解
(A)16. B 17. C 18. C 19. C 20. B(B)21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. C(C)26. B 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. B
四、根据中文提示填写单词
31. celebration 32. create 33. symbol 34. reduce 35. reminds
五、词性变换
36. truly 37. national 38. peaceful 39. surprise 40. wisdom
六、选择单词或短语填空
41. cheer; up 42. is linked to 43. reminds; of 44. make a difference 45. prefer; to
七、句型转换
46. that wearing 47. If; rains; won’t have 48. whether he should 49. It is; to learn 50. Neither; nor; has
八、任务型阅读
51. cups 52. cheaper 53. Furniture 54. time 55. replace 56. ceilings 57. money 58. hard 59. moods fortable
九、首字母填空
61. cultures 62. danger 63. linked 64. calm 65. focus 66. choice 67. cheer 68. energy 69. tired 70. help
十、书面表达(参考范文)
Dear Peter,I’m glad to receive your letter. You asked about colour choices for your bedroom redesign. I’d like to give you some advice.
I recommend light blue for your bedroom walls. First, light blue is a cool colour that can calm your mind. After a busy day at school, it will help you relax quickly. Second, it improves sleep quality—you’ll fall asleep faster and wake up less often.
For matching, you can put up white curtains. White makes the room brighter and matches light blue well. You can also add a small green plant on the desk. It will make the room more lively and reduce your stress.
I hope my advice is helpful.Yours,Li Hua