阅读理解
What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, and red? If you do, you must be an
optimist(乐观者), a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer
grays and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love
green, you are strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see
you are successful. At least this is what psychologists tell
us, and they should know, because they have
been seriously studying the meaning of color preference(爱好), and the effect that colors have on human
beings. They tell us that we don't choose our favorite color as we grow up. If you happen to love brown,
you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
A yellow room makes us feel
more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one, and a red
dress rings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing(压抑).
Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers
work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black
or dark gray.
Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt
or a few colorful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when
you find out what colors they like and dislike. And don't forget that anyone can guess a lot about your
character when you choose a piece of handkerchief.
1. According to this passage, .
A. one can choose his color preference
B. one is born with his color preference
C. one's color preference is changeable
D. one has to choose his favorite color as soon as he can see clearly
2. The main idea of this passage is .
A. one's color preference shows one's character
B. you can brighten your life with wonderful colors
C. psychologists have been studying the meaning of color preference
D. one's color preference has something to do with his character and colors have effects on human beings
3. The writer believes that in realizing the four modernizations of country, we need more
people who love .
A. yellow
B. red
C. green
D. black
