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课时练(二)　阅读理解提速练(练速度) (限时：35分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2016·河北五校联盟质检二)When Joshua Blue, a head teacher at the Kennedy, hosts a lecture for his students, he wears a light violet-colored tie. “You dont want so many bright colors that the kids will get distracted，” said Blue. Colors give off very specific signals, and different tie colors stand for very different impacts. Wondering what color tie to wear to your next meeting? Heres how to choose the perfect color tie for every occasion： All powerful reds Its not a coincidence (巧合) that many politicians wear red-colored ties with light shirts and darker suits. “Red is the powerful color，” said Mark Woodman, a trend analyst who studies color in Laurel, Maryland. “Theres something about red that always comes back to strength and passion.” But the tone of your reds matters, too. Darker reds can help build trust, while lighter red and pink ties can be more of a statement about your personal style and be associated with creativity. When you want to convey a sense of ambition, consider a shiny red. Royal purples Ross Znavor, an executive in financial services in New York, wears purple ties rather than red to business meetings because the color shows a bit of self-confidence and helps him create lasting first impressions. Purple, traditionally a sign of royalty and wealth, is becoming more acceptable in the workplace. Black affairs “While you might not wear them to meetings on a regular basis, wearing black ties to a cocktail party or even a dinner is unique and attractive，” said Zyla. But remember: the formal black color can feel aggressive in many situations. “Avoid it if you are a green-hand at work，” Zyla said. Right blues Afraid of sending the wrong message with your tie color? Consider blue as the all-purpose tie. Blue ties are a good investment because the color reminds people of the sky and ocean. “Blue is the safest color to wear，” Lindsay said. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。每一种颜色都会传递不同的信息，产生不同的影响。在想下一次开会要系什么颜色的领带吗？本文能帮你选出匹配每个场合的最佳颜色的领带。 1．Why do m