1. (2022八上·荔湾开学考) 阅读短文，回答问题

Long ago, the colours of the world started to quarrel （争吵）. Each thought they were the best.

Green said, "I am the colour of life and hope. Look at grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. "

Blue got in, "Look at the sky and the sea. They give space and peace and they are blue. "

Yellow said, "I bring joy to the world. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. "

Orange smiled, "I am the colour of health. Think of carrots and pumpkins （南瓜）. "

Red got angry, "I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood （血液）—life's blood! "

Purple was tall and he said, "I am the color of power. Kings always choose me. "Finally came Indigo, "Think of me. You hardly see me. I represent（代表）deep thought. "

Suddenly, a flash （闪耀:闪光）of bright lightning. Rain came. The colors became afraid. God began to speak, "Don't you know that you were each made for a reason? You are friends. Join hands with one another and come to me. "Then a rainbow appeared.

1. （1） The quarrel happened     .

   A . after the rain B . in the rain C . when God came D . before the rain
3. （2） Which colour thought he could make others happy?

   A . Orange B . Yellow C . Purple D . Red
5. （3） Indigo is a name of     .

   A . colour B . food C . plant D . animal
7. （4） How many colours quarrelled?

   A . Five. B . Seven. C . Nine. D . Eleven.
9. （5） What's the best title of the story?

   A . The colour of the sky. B . The colour of friendship. C . How did the world get different colours? D . Why did the colours quarrel with each other?