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(2024·江苏省镇江市九年级上期末)In English, when someone is very angry, we say this person sees red, like the way a bull(公牛) goes wild after seeing a red cloth. Now it turns out that seeing red is not just an expression for angry people, but also a scientific fact.
Researchers found that there is a connection between the colour red and anger. Angry people really see red where others don't. And a special love for red over blue may even suggest a more hostile(敌对的) personality.
The study includes a number of experiments. At first, researchers asked a group of people which colour they preferred, red or blue. Participants(参与者) then did personality tests. Results showed that those who chose red seemed to be more hostile. During a second test, participants looked at faded(褪色的) images that could be seen as either red or blue. Those who saw red scored 25 percent higher on hostility in the personality test.
"Hostile people have hostile thoughts. Hostile thoughts are connected with the colour red, and so hostile people see this colour more often," the researchers said.
Finally, the participants were told about imaginary situations in which they could take different actions. Results showed that in these situations, red-preferring people were more likely to show that they would hurt another person than those who preferred blue.
(A)1. What may people be like if they prefer the colour red over blue according to the passage?
A. They get angry easily.
B. They have strange thoughts.
C. They are good at taking actions.
D. They are good at doing experiments.
(C)2. How do the researchers prove the person who loves red may have more hostility?
A. By making interviews.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By doing experiments.
D. By giving examples.
(C)3. What's the best title of the passage?
A. Hostile people
B. Red and blue
C. People who prefer red
D. Meanings of different colours

答案： 1.A 2.C 3.C