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People associate colors with different things and feelings.Red, for example, is the color of fire, heat, blood and life.People say red is an exciting and active color.They associate red with strong feeling like anger.Red is also used for signs of danger, such as stop signs and fire engines.Orange is the bright, warm color of leaves in autumn.People say orange is a lively color.They associate orange with appiness.Yellow is the color of sunlight.People say it is a cheerful color.They associate yellow, too, with happiness.Green is the cool color of grass in spring.People say it is a refreshing(使人清新的) color.

In general, people talk about two groups of colors: warm and cool colors.The warm colors are red, orange and yellow.Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be active.Those Who like to be with others like red.The cool colors are green and blue.Where there are these colors, people are usually quiet.

Some scientists say that time seems to go by more slowly in a room with warm colors.They suggest that a warm color is a good one for a living-room or a restaurant.People who are having a rest or eating do not want time to pass quickly.Cool colors are better for some offices where the people working there want time to pass quickly.

9.In the passage the word “associate” means____

A.think B.dream

C.connect in mind D.imagine

10.Cool colors are liked by the people working in the offices because they_____.

A.want time to go by slowly

B.are scientists and enjoy the colors

C.often have a rest during the working hours

D.want to finish their work as soon as possible and then return home

11.Warm colors are suitable for _______.

A.offices B.a living room

C.toilet D.people who don’t like to be with others

12.The best title for this passage should be “______”

A. The Warm Color B. The Cool Color

C. Colors and People’s Life D. Colors and Scientists