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The fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us to understand our feelings about color. If they can sense color differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color without knowing it. Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time that sugar sells badly in green wrappings, that blue foods are considered not agreeable to the taste ,and that cosmetics (化妆品) should never be packed in brown. These discoveries have grown into a whole subject of color psychology (心

理学).
Some of our preferences（偏爱）are clearly psychological. Dark blue is the color of the night sky and therefore connected with calm, while yellow is a day color connected with energy and en

couragement. Experiments have shown that colors, partly because they are connected with psychology, also have a direct effect on people’s mind. People in bright red surroundings show an increase in breathing speed, heartbeat and blood pressure. Red i

s exciting. Pure blue has exactly the opposite effect; it is a calming color. Being exciting, red was chosen as the signal for danger, but a closer study shows that a bright yellow c

an produce a more basic state of alarm, so fire engines in some advanced areas are now rushing around in bright yellow colors that stop buses,

trucks and cars.
53. The passage tells us that salesmen have _______.
A. found out that colors affect sales
B.discovered the relationship between color and psychology
C. tried colors on blind people
D. developed a special subject of color psychology
54. If people are exposed to (置身于) pure blue, _______.
A. their body pressure rises          B.they won’t easily feel nervous
C. they want to taste blue foods      D. they will feel like buying things
55. The most effective color in the passage for warning people is _____.
A. red     B.bright yellow     C. dark blue     D. green
56. Which of the following do you think is the best title of the passage?
A. Color and F

eelings B.Colors and Sales
C. The B

lind and Colors D. Preferences for Colors

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Reina wrote in her blog (博客）；“a few months ago I took my cat to the vet(兽医）because she was old and very sick . The vet injected her in the stomach and said she would die .She tried to stand but she couldn"t .It took at least twenty minutes for her to die . I sat in the room with her and the vet came in a couple of times and finally he said she was gone . I will never forget how she died .Was she frightened ? What was wrong with the old way ?"
Dear Reina
My beloved cat Bugle was very sick with kidney (肾）failure and I took him to the vet . I stayed with him for 10 minutes , holding him in my arms and loving him as we always did ,and he look at me ,as if to say ,"It"s ok ....I"m ready." After that the vet came in and injected him with the shot that would put him into a quiet sleep .All the while I held him and told him I loved him , then the vet said his heart stopped beating .They placed him in a little box and I took him home and buried him in the yard where we always run and played ,right under his favourite bush .I still cry myself to sleep ,even though I am a grown man of 65 years of age ! That cat means everything to me .I have a little stone on his grave and it says ,"Bugle ,my beloved cat ,you were so smart and loving ,I shall miss you every   day for the rest of my life !"
I am sorry for your loss and I know you must feel.I hope this comforts you some .
Love COL Bright .
56 Why did Reina go to the vet ?
A To get some advice on pet care       B To give her cat some medical care
C TO have her cat"s stomach examined D To have her cat"s life ended in Comfort
57. It seemed that Bright treated his pet cat as ______
A a close neighbour B a good helper C a part of his family D a new friend
58 According to the passage , we can learn that Reina and Bright ________
A both suffered pet loss B both had an old sick pet cat
C are close friends    D have similar life experience
59 Bright replied to Reina in order to _______
A comfort her           B share his story
C encourage her         D tell her to forget her past

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One important attraction of walking is its long-lasting appeal. Whereas jogging and aerobic dancing can pall quickly, walking provides a popular activity that seems to endure. Fitness foundations estimate that 35 million adult Americans walk for exercise every day, with at least 15 million walking two or three times a week. Among the most regular walkers are those 65 years and older—evidence that walking is an exercise that lasts.
In addition to its many physical benefits, walking, like other physical activities, has a comforting effect on the psyche. Walking can help you to think more clearly and feel more relaxed. It also can be a sociable activity. An early morning walk around the neighborhood provides an opportunity to chat with friends or simply admire the flowers. Or because it does not require a team or even a partner, walking is something you can do on your own time, by yourself, whenever the mood strikes.
Easily affordable, all you need to start walking is enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable and sturdy low-heeled shoes. Dr.ChristineL. Wells recommends an Oxford-style shoe with ties for better foot support; she does not recommend sneakers or other “cheapies”. If you plan to walk regularly, you might want to invest in a pair of so-called walking shoes. If so, expect to spend at least $35.
For walking during the hotter months, early morning or evening hours are best. Clothes should fit loosely and be lightweight and light-colored. Elderly walkers should consider wearing long sleeves, and all Arizonans need to be particularly concerned about skin cancer. Dr. Wells suggests wearing sunscreen as well as a side-brimmed hat to protect your eyes, ears, nose and back of the neck.
Walkers also should drink an adequate amount of water. Wells advises drinking an 8-ounce glass of water before you start out, and more when you return. “If you walk four miles or more a day in Arizona, I also recommend that you carry a water bottle,” she says. “ And water is just fine; you don’t need those fluid-replacement or electrolyte drinks.”
小题1:The underlined word “pall” most probably means________.

A．interest people

B．be easily learnt

C．become boring

D．become popular

小题2:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of walking?

A．It improves one’s appetite.	B．It’s an inexpensive exercise
C．It helps to comfort the mind.	D．it can be an individual or social activity

小题3:For regular walking, what you need most is _______.

A．endurance

B．enthusiasm

C．strength

D．relaxation

小题4:We may infer from the passage that _______.

A．people in Arizona are easily exposed to strong sunlight.

B．walking is most suitable for those 65 years and older

C．water is better than any other drinks for walkers

D．jogging and dancing don’t have any positive effect on the mind.

小题5: Which word best describes the author’s attitude toward walking?

A．positive

B．playful

C．doubtful

D．cautious(谨慎)

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When you buy a T-shirt, or a fur coat in a store , it often carries a label(标签) telling who made it or from what store it was bought. Indeed, some labels show the dress is famous and it is very expensive, so buyers who deal with the cheapest products would be pleased to do away with labels entirely.
However, there is another label more important than the one showing from which store the dress was bought. When a person buys a fur coat, or a jacket , from a store , a label telling what the product is made of should be carried to it.
This label is required by law. Besides telling what the product on show is made of , the label should be in clear English and be where one can find it easily. The information on the label must be the truth.
The reason for this label is that most buyers today aren’t expert enough to know exactly what kind of fur or material they are buying. The buyer must believe in the store that sells the products or in what the labels say.
小题1:The author doesn’t agree that_______.

A．some clothes may carry more than one label

B．some clothing stores sell cheap dresses

C．shops can sell products with or without labels

D．buyers will believe what the label says

小题2:This article mainly refers to__________.

A．making furs and clothes	B．protecting buyers with law
C．keeping the buyers informed	D．businessmen and sellers

小题3:Which of the following is true?

A．Not all buyers know the materials they are buying.

B．A fur coat with a high price often carries a false label.

C．A label only says what material the product is made of .

D．A T-shirt seldom carries a label.

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Whether we find a joke funny or not largely depends on where we have been brought up．The sense of humour is mysteriously(神秘地)connected with national characteristics．A Frenchman ,for instance, might find it hard to laugh at Russian joke．In the same way, a Russian might fail to see anything amusing in a joke which would make an Englishman laugh to tears．
Most funny stories are based on comic situations．In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a worldwide request．No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say ,Charlie Chaplin’s early films．However, a new type of humour, which stems largely from America, has recently come into fashion．It is called “sick humour”．Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent (cause by force)death or serious accidents．Many people find this sort of joke distasteful．The following example of “sick humour” will enable you to judge for yourself．
A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas．From the moment he arrived there, he kept on pestering(纠缠) his doctor tell him when he would be able to go home．He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital ．Though the doctor did his best, the patient’s recovery was slow．On Christmas day, however, the doctor consoled(安慰)him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good．The man took heart and, sure enough , on New Year’s Eve he was able to hobble(跛行) along to a party．To compensate(补偿)for his unpleasant experiences in hospital , the man drank a little more than what was good for him．In the process, he enjoyed himself and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals．He was still mumbling something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg．
小题1:Whether you find “sick humour” funny or not will depend on ________．

A．your having been brought up in America

B．the joke being related to a really comic situation

C．your ability to see the funny side of an unpleasant event

D．your ability to laugh until you cry

小题2:The man spent Christmas day feeling miserable because ________．

A．the doctor had failed to cure him

B．he was not able to be with his friends

C．being unable to walk, he did not enjoy the celebrations at the hospital

D．he thought he might also miss the New Year’s Eve celebration

小题3:The point of the joke taken to explain “sick humour” is that ________．

A．no sooner was the out of hospital than he had to go back in again．

B．the man should not have said how much he hated hospitals

C．the man would be unable to walk for the rest of his life

D．the man had not got a leg to stand on

小题4:What can you learn from this story ?

A．On New Year’s Eve, the man was able to walk properly to the party．

B．At the party , he enjoyed himself but only drank a little．

C．He had to go to hospital again though he hated it．

D．The man got well soon because the doctor took good care of him．

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    When a close friend dies, it often forces you to consider your own death. The more you have in common with the friend, the more his death will make you wonder about your own. Sometimes you will naturally say to yourself, "It could just as easily have been me." Such a death has a way of reminding us how fragile life is, and it may cause you to reassess（重新评价） the direction of your own life.
Jack"s story is a good example. A successful businessman making a lot of money, Jack didn"t spend as much time with his family as he wanted. His job required him to work long hours. But three years ago one of his best friends, a man who worked in the same office, had a heart attack. He died while celebrating his daughter"s eighteenth birthday in a restaurant. He was only fifty years old.
Not long after his friend"s death, Jack started to have a chest pain. Finally he had a good physical check-up. He received a clean bill of health. But the chest pain continued. He kept thinking of the death of his friend. Jack thought about how much his friend missed in life and he saw how hard it was for his friend"s family to manage after he passed away.
Jack realized that he didn"t want to end up his life that way. He talked his feelings over with his wife and children, and decided to change his way of life. The family moved to a small town where he started a simple life. Now he is running a small art gallery（画廊）. He is relaxed, and says he has never been so happy in his life, and he has got no more chest pain.
63. Your close friend"s death is __________________ to you.
A. a warning           B. common            C. a direction of life     D. an example
64. The underlined sentence in the third paragraph means "________________".
A. The doctor didn"t write a word on his bill
B. The doctor didn"t want Jack to pay for the bill
C. The doctor didn"t find anything wrong with him
D. The doctor didn"t want to treat his pain
65. His friend"s death made Jack ________________.
A. lose much interest in life
B. realize that he missed the friend very much
C. doubt his way of life
D. ill for some time
66. While living in the small town Jack ________________.
A. earns less money    B. gets more time
C. has a happier life    D. does all these mentioned above

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