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A World of Color

No matter where you go colors are everywhere! And while the colors may be the same their meanings change depending on the country.

Colors	Different Meanings
Green	Green means “hope” in Ecuador. In the U.S. it’s a symbol of money and concern for the environment.
Purple	Purple is worn by kings and queens in Europe while in Thailand it’s worn by women whose husbands have died.
	Black	Black is the traditional color of mourning(哀悼) in the West. But on the Pacific islands of Melanesia it’s a symbol of beauty and speed.
	White	White is considered a pure color and is worn at weddings in America. In parts of Asia however white is worn to funerals(葬礼) as a sign of winter when everything is dead.
	Red	Red means “beautiful” in Russia but in South Africa it’s the color of mourning. In the United States a bride would be criticized(批评) for wearing a red gown. In India or China though brides often wear red as a symbol of good fortune.

Colors mean different things in different countries. No matter what the meaning is color adds interest to our lives and makes them brighter.

1.In the US if you prefer the color_____ it will probably show that you are concerned about the environment.

A. green B. purple C. black D. white

2.How many colors mentioned in the passage can be used as a sign of mourning?

A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.

3.If a bride is wearing a red gown in the wedding she must come from_____.

A. Thailand B. America C. India D. South Africa

4.Which is true according to the passage?

A. White stands for purity in China.

B. An American bride will wear a red gown on the wedding.

C. Black is a symbol of beauty and speed in the west.

D. Purple is worn by kings and queens in Europe

5.What can we infer from the p assage?

A. All the colors have different meanings in different countries.

B. From country to country people view colors differently.

C. All the brides from China prefer to wear white gowns.

D. White is considered a pure color and often worn to funerals.

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.B

分 析：
颜色代表不同的颜色，而且同样的颜色在不同的国家意思也不同，文章具体介绍了不同国家颜色的含义。

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