阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16~25的相应位置上。 Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely 16 cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color 17 represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children 18 (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 19 against evils(灾祸).
People’s 20 (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be 21 most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally 22 physically. People 23 (work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. 24 (similar), many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So 25 you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
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