2019-2020学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期12月月考暨期末热身考试英语试题 word版

2019-2020学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期12月月考暨期末热身考试英语试题 word版

‎2019年12月 绵阳南山中学2019年秋季高2018级12月月考暨期末热身考试 英语试题 ‎ 命题人: ‎ 考生注意：‎ ‎1.答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第II卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，答在试题卷上无效。‎ 第I卷（共75分）‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）‎ 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从试题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What happened to the man?‎ A. He was locked out. B. He missed the train. C. He lost his keys.‎ ‎2. Where are the speakers?‎ A. At a gym. B. At a restaurant. C. At a cinema.‎ ‎3. What does the woman dislike about her trip?‎ A. The weather. B. The traffic. C. The scenery.‎ ‎4. When will the conference begin?‎ A. At 7:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00.‎ ‎5. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. A job position. B. A fellow worker. C. A new office.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What seems to be the man’s problem?‎ A. He doesn’t sleep well. B. He has no more pills. C. He can’t focus properly.‎ ‎7. What is the man advised to do?‎ A. Stay home from work. B. Have a check-up. C. Stop feeling anxious.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. How did the man get to work today?‎ A. By bike. B. By bus. C. On foot.‎ ‎9. What is the man’s major concern about driving a car?‎ A. Expenses. B. Health. C. Environment.‎ ‎10. What does the woman think of using a car?‎ A. It’s costly. B. It’s dangerous. C. It’s convenient.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. Who reached the top of Mount Qomolangma?‎ A. Ellen. B. Jonathan. C. Heather.‎ ‎12. How long did the man spend on his adventure travel?‎ A. 96 days. B. Four months. C. One year.‎ ‎13. What does the woman think about doing in the future?‎ A. Walking through a national park.‎ B. Cycling along a country road.‎ C. Camping out in the mountains.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. What is Julian doing?‎ A. Planning her budget. B. Conducting an interview. C. Giving advice on studies.‎ ‎15. Which costs Matt most each month?‎ A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Books.‎ ‎16. How much does Matt spend on sports a month?‎ A. About $15. B. About $30. C. About $50.‎ ‎17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Co-workers.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. Which colour is unsuitable for office walls?‎ A. Green. B. Red. C. Yellow.‎ ‎19. What effect does natural light have on office workers?‎ A. It is good for their eyes. B. It helps them concentrate. C. It makes them feel cheerful.‎ ‎20. Who are most likely to be interested in the talk?‎ A. Managers. B. Painters. C. Teachers.‎ 第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）‎ A Dear Grade 6 parents,‎ As we all know, graduation is a few days away and there are still some unanswered questions. We are hoping that this letter will answer most of them.‎ On June 15th the sixth graders have no school. They have the day to rest and prepare. The sixth graders will be asked to meet in the senior yard quickly at 3:00 pm. We, the teachers, will be welcoming them and taking them upstairs for final preparations. At 3:30 pm the ceremony will begin. You get to sit, watch, enjoy and be proud. At 4:30 pm the ceremony will end and you will be ‎ met by your child in the gym for drink and picture taking. Then at 5:30 pm the dinner and dance for the graduates will begin. You, the beloved parents and family, will be asked to leave and return at 9:00 pm to pick up your child at the front entrance.‎ When it comes to dress, graduation is a celebration, however, please remember that the gym gets very hot during the month of June and we are expecting warm weather. In other words, dress up in cool clothes.‎ We look forward to seeing all of you on Friday and, should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at school.‎ Ms. Jennifer Mme. Sandra ‎ ‎ Graduation Dinner and Dance ‎□ I, will be picking my child up at 9:00 pm at the front entrance.‎ ‎□ Arrangements have been made and my child will be going home with at 9:00 pm.‎ ‎□ Help! I am unable to pick up my child at 9:00 pm. ‎ ‎ Parent’s signature（签名）: ‎ ‎21. The ceremony will last .‎ ‎ A. an hour B. three hours ‎ C. three and a half hours D. four and a half hours ‎22. The weather will be on the day of ceremony.‎ ‎ A. warm B. hot C. cool D. cold ‎ ‎23. This open letter is for .‎ ‎ A. the pupils of the sixth grade B. the teachers of the sixth grade ‎ C. the fathers and mothers of the sixth graders D. whoever reads it ‎24. The parents can pick up their children .‎ ‎ A. at 3:00 pm in the senior yard B. at 3:30 pm upstairs ‎ C. at 4:30 pm at the dinner room D. at 9:00 pm at the front entrance ‎25. The purpose of the “Graduation Dinner and Dance” is that .‎ ‎ A. the letter still has space to write something ‎ B. the letter is too short ‎ C. Ms. Jennifer and Mme. Sandra want to be polite ‎ D. the school can be sure the parents have received the letter B When I first became a store manager for Walmart, I ran a small store with less than 100 employees. I liked the store because it offered flexible hours, and it allowed me to work while still taking an active role at home as a wife and mother. The store was even right next to my son’s kindergarten. ‎ After a year, my boss offered me a chance to manage a Walmart 40 miles away. It had been a problem store for years. The previous two managers had not been successful. The distance and the ‎ larger size of the store would mean much more time and energy from me. The new job would be a great challenge. I told my boss I needed to think about it. ‎ Driving home, my immediate thought was, “No way!” If two men couldn’t run this store, what made me think I could do it while being a wife and mother? I had far less experience than either of the two previous managers. ‎ I got home and consulted my husband, who I thought would have the same response as I did. But he didn’t. He said I should accept the new role, and he offered to do more around the house to help me succeed in it. I called my parents, again hoping that they would talk me out of it. To my shock, they also said I should go for it. They said I was exactly what that store needed. ‎ Now, I have been at this Walmart for 10 months. I am proud to say we have changed from being one of the worst stores in our area to one of the best. I am so happy that I said no to my own doubt and yes to a new challenge. 26. The first paragraph is mainly about _________.‎ A. what the author did in her previous job ‎ B. the author’s happy and busy family life C. how the author balanced her life and work ‎ D. the advantages of the author’s previous job ‎27. Why did the boss want the author to manage a new Walmart?‎ A. The former managers disappointed the boss. ‎ B. The author didn’t do well in her previous job.‎ C. The author didn’t get along well with the boss.‎ D. The author is more experienced than the former managers.‎ ‎28. What had the author expected her family to do?‎ ‎ A. Support her in her new job. B. Say no to her new position.‎ ‎ C. Give her some tips for her new job. D. Ask her boss for further consideration.‎ ‎29. What did the author most probably learn from her experience?‎ ‎ A. Strike while the iron is hot. ‎ B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.‎ ‎ C. Believe in yourself and you will succeed. ‎ D. All things are difficult before they are easy.‎ ‎30. Which is NOT the reason why the author wanted to say no to her new position?‎ A. As a mother and wife, she has many things to do besides work.‎ B. She thought her new position is not an easy task.‎ C. She thought her families would agree with her .‎ D. She thought the salary of the new position is not that attractive.‎ C Cell Phones Are the New Cigarettes When you get in your car, you reach for it. When you’re at work, you take a break to have a moment alone with it. When you get into a lift, you play with it.‎ Cigarettes? Cup of coffee? No, it’s the third most addictive thing in modern life, the cell ‎ phone. And experts say it is becoming more difficult for many people to curb their wishes to hug it more tightly than most of their personal relationships.‎ With its shiny surface, its smooth and satisfying touch, the cell phone connects us to the world even as it disconnects us from people three feet away. It affects us in ways its inventors in the late 1940s never imagined.‎ Dr. Chris Knippers, an expert at the Betty Ford Center in Southern California, reports that the overuse of cell phones has become a social problem not much different from other harmful addictions: a barrier to one-on-one personal contact, and an escape from reality.‎ Sounds extreme, but we’ve all witnessed the evidence: the person at a restaurant who talks on the phone through an entire meal, ignoring his kids around the table; the woman who talks on the phone in the car, ignoring her husband; the teen who texts messages all the way home from school, avoiding contact with kids all around him. Is it just rude, or is it a kind of unhealthiness? And pardon me, but how is this improving the quality of life?‎ Jim Williams, an industrial sociologist based in Massachusetts, found one-quarter of Americans have no one to discuss their most important personal business with. Despite the growing use of phones, e-mail and instant messaging, in other words, Williams says studies show that we don’t have as many friends as our parents. “Just as more information has led to less wisdom, more acquaintances through the Internet and cell phones have produced fewer friends,” he says.‎ If the cell phone has truly had these effects, it’s because it has become very widespread. In 1987, there were only 1 million cell phones in use. Today, almost 300 million Americans carry them. The number of cell phones is far more than that of wired phones in the United States. ‎ ‎31. Which of the following could probably best explain the title of the passage?‎ ‎ A. Cell phone users smoke less than they used to.‎ ‎ B. More people use cell phones than smoke cigarettes.‎ ‎ C. Cell phones have become as addictive as cigarettes.‎ ‎ D. Using cell phone is just as cool as smoking cigarettes.‎ ‎32. The underlined word “curb” in Paragraph 2 means _______.‎ ‎ A. rescue B. control C. develop D. ignore ‎ ‎33. Which idea does the example of a woman talking on the phone in the car support?‎ ‎ A. Women use cell phones more often than men.‎ ‎ B. Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous.‎ ‎ C. Cell phones make one-on-one personal contact easy. ‎ D. Cell phones do not necessarily bring people together.‎ ‎34. Williams says studies show that we don’t have as many friends as our parents. What does he mean?‎ A. We should teach our parents to make friends through cell phones and the Internet.‎ B. Our parents should teach us to make friends without cell phones and the Internet.‎ C. Because of the Internet and cell phones, we have fewer friends than our parents.‎ D. At the era of information, making friends is not as important as it was before. ‎ ‎35. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?‎ A. How to make people get closer. ‎ B. The advantages of wired phones.‎ ‎ C. How to use cell phones properly. ‎ D. Giving an example to prove the bad effects of cell phones. ‎ 第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）‎ Putting children in daycare helps working parents take their minds off childcare. 36 ‎ How daycare negatively affects children is related to many factors. One study has suggested that some children who spend long hours in daycare centers experience more stress than those who spend more time in a setting with a mother.‎ Another study has shown that children who are shy have a higher level of the hormone cortisol（皮质醇）which is released when an individual shows signs of stress. 37 And as a result, the child may not mix well with the other children and the teachers at the daycare center, a situation that can cause stress.‎ Another negative impact of daycare is that there is less communication between a mother and her child. 38 But it is essential for a child to develop a deep bond with his or her mother, since this will lay the foundation for all the relationships he or she will form later on in life. Children who spend a lot of time with their mothers experience healthy social and emotional development, while long hours in daycare can disrupt this bonding. Children who lose out on precious mother-child bonding are observed to have behavioral problems as they grow older.‎ Children in daycare centers also feel unprotected, compared to children at home. In a daycare center, when one caregiver attends to more than one child at the same time, she may not be able to look deeply into why a child is mixing well or not. 39 Another negative aspect of daycare is that children there are more likely to fall ill if they come in contact with sick children.‎ ‎ 40 Well-maintained daycare centers contribute a great deal to the overall development of a child by providing a structured environment. Children become more social by interacting with other children of the same age, and learn new activities that are not always available if they are brought up only at home.‎ A. But daycare has its disadvantages.‎ B. Look for a daycare center that is well-maintained.‎ C. Often, a shy child will not open up freely in public.‎ D. However, the advantages of daycare cannot be ignored.‎ E. In that case, a child may become either completely quiet or aggressive.‎ F. You can cut the time in daycare centers by making alternative childcare arrangements.‎ G. Babies become extremely attached to their primary caregivers. ‎ 第三部分　基础知识应用(共两节，满分20分)‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A，Ｂ，Ｃ，Ｄ四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将其涂黑。‎ Medical bills were piling. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost drawing near, so presents needed to be purchased.‎ But all of that was forgotten when my husband, Brian, was waiting in our local tire shop to have his six truck tires 41 on a snowy night. He overheard the tire salesman 42 a young mum with three children that she was in serious 43 of all new tires, as each one was completely worn out. 44 , the young mum said she didn’t have the money to replace more than one tire on her car.‎ On hearing that, Brian 45 to pay for a tire to be installed, opposite of the one this mother was able to purchase. Brian knew that 46 it was just a start; the young mum would be much safer driving on the 47 roads with a balanced set of two new tires than they would with just one new tire.‎ The young mom was so surprised that she 48 choked up. Eyes filled with tears, she thanked Brian and pulled away.‎ My husband is a naturally modest and 49 man who feels rewarded in the giving, not the ‎ 50 in life. So, imagine his unexpected surprise, when he later discovered the salesman had ‎ 51 the entire amount spent on the 52 tire to his bill! 53 the seven tires my husband bought, the salesman only 54 him for six. ‎ The simple act of one man making the decision to share what he had, rather than worrying about what he would 55 , changed things that night.‎ ‎41. A. replaced B. abandoned C. repaired D. examined ‎42. A. persuade B. mention C. warn D. explain ‎43. A. danger B. need C. place D. face ‎44. A. Angrily B. Sadly C. Impatiently D. Unexpectedly ‎45. A. hurried B. used C. tried D. offered ‎46. A. in case B. even though C. now that D. as if ‎47. A. dark B. hard C. icy D. long ‎48. A. instantly B. finally C. greatly D. excitedly ‎49. A. humorous B. generous C. meaningful D. intelligent ‎50. A. helping B. using C. thanking D. receiving ‎51. A. returned B. added C. paid D. discounted ‎52. A. spare B. new C. whole D. extra ‎53. A. Regardless of B. More than C. In spite of D. Rather than ‎54. A. charged B. sold C. asked D. appreciated ‎55. A. go for B. go without C. go over D. go through 第Ⅱ卷（共25分）‎ 第二节 语法填空(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式 Once a farmer lost his watch in his barn, in 56. lots of grain was kept. Failing to find the watch himself, he asked for help from a group of children who were playing nearby. The children searched everywhere but still could not find the watch 57. (bury) in the grain. The farmer was about to give up 58. a little boy went up to him and asked to be given a second chance.‎ Out of 59. (curious), the farmer sent the little boy back into the barn. After a while the little boy came out with the watch in his hand! The farmer, surprised but happy, asked the boy how he succeeded where the rest had failed. The boy replied, “I did nothing but 60. (sit) quietly and listen for the sound of the watch.”‎ This shows us that sometimes a peaceful mind can think better than an excited one.‎ 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分20分)‎ 第一节 短文改错（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1.只允许修改5处，多者（从第6处起）不计分。‎ ‎2.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。‎ A survey bases on 1,000 students found that 80% of senior students slept less than nine hours every night. Too many homework is one main cause. Another cause lies in students’ bad habits. The third cause is that some students, which houses are far from the school, have to get up early on weekdays to get to school. Experts suggest the amount of homework for the students cut down. Besides, teachers should encourage their students to take the advantage of their spare time. Only in this way can the students improve their study efficiency.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分15分)‎ 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Emily打算参加她所在的中文俱乐部举办的中文诗歌朗诵比赛，向你寻求参赛建议，请你用英文给她写一封邮件。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 充分理解所要背诵的诗歌；‎ ‎2. 纠正发音；‎ ‎3. 多交中国朋友。‎ 注意： 1. 词数100字左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数）；‎ ‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎ 3. 参考词汇：朗诵比赛reciting contest Dear Emily,‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours, Li Hua 绵阳南山中学2019年秋季高2018级12月月考暨期末热身考试 英语答案 第一部分：听力（每小题1分，共20分）‎ ‎ 1-5. ACBCB 6-10. ACBCC 11-15. ABABA 16-20. CBBCA 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共40分）‎ 第一节（每小题2分，共30分）   ‎ ‎21-25. ABCDD 26-30. DABCD 31-35. CBDCC 第二节（每小题2分，共10分）‎ ‎36-40. ACGED 第二部分：基础知识应用（共两节，共20分）‎ 第一节：完型填空（每小题1分，共15分）‎ ‎41-45. ACBBD 46-50. BCABD 51-55 ADDAB 第二节：语法填空（每小题1分，共5分）‎ ‎56. which 57. buried 58. when 59. curiosity 60. sit 第五部分：写作（共两节，共20分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（每小题1分，共5分）‎ ‎61. bases 改为 based 62. many 改为 much 63. which 改为 whose ‎64. cut 前添加 be 65. take the advantage of 去掉 the 第二节 作文（共15分）‎ 书面表达：‎ ‎ One Possible Version:‎ Dear Emily,‎ I’m delighted to know you are going to join in a Chinese poetry reciting contest. The fact that you are so interested in Chinese culture makes me happy. Now I’d like to offer you some practical advice.‎ ‎ Firstly, you should have a better understanding of what you are going to read. Only by doing this can you appreciate its beauty. Secondly, correct your pronunciation by listening to Chinese radio programmers because all the announcers speak standard Chinese. What’s more, it is a good idea for you to make some Chinese friends and communicate with them as often as possible, which can improve your spoken Chinese.‎ ‎ I hope that my opinions are of help to you, and wish you good luck and success.‎ ‎ ‎ Yours ‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎【听力材料】‎ Text 1 ‎ ‎ ‎ M: Know what? I couldn’t get back into my apartment and had to stay at a hotel last night.‎ W: How did that happen? Did you lose your keys?‎ M: No, I left them in the apartment, and my wife was on a business trip.‎ Text 2 ‎ ‎ ‎ M: Wow, so many choices, and so many people. So, what kind of film do you want to see?‎ W: It’s up to you, but nothing too violent, please.‎ Text 3‎ ‎ ‎ M: How was your trip to London?‎ W: It was fantastic! I visited a lot of places: churches, museums, and the royal palaces. And the weather was fine. Horrible traffic, though.‎ Text 4 ‎ W: How much time do we have before the conference? We don’t have to hurry, do we?‎ M: Don’t worry. It’s 7:30 now. We still have an hour and a half. It takes only thirty minutes to get there.‎ Text 5 ‎ ‎ ‎ M: Hey, did you see Ann in the office this morning?‎ W: Yes, but why did she have such a long face?‎ M: I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted.‎ Text 6 ‎ ‎ ‎ M: What about the problems I’ve been having?‎ W: Not serious. Take some medicine and you will get a better night’s sleep.‎ M: Thank you. How should I take the medicine?‎ W: Take one pill about thirty minutes before you go to bed.‎ M: How long should I take them?‎ W: Thirty days.‎ M: Is there anything else I can do?‎ W: Don’t worry so much about things at work.‎ M: Should I stay home from work?‎ W: No, it’s not necessary. Just remember to stay calm.‎ Text 7 ‎ ‎ ‎ W: You’re late!‎ M: Yes, I’m really sorry. I had to wait for ages for the bus.‎ W: Why didn’t you drive?‎ M: Ah well, I’ve sold my car. ‎ W: Oh, are you getting a new one?‎ M: No, I’m not getting another car. I’ve decided to live without one.‎ W: Wow. What made you do that?‎ M: I think there are too many cars. And this town is already far too polluted.‎ W: Well, that’s true. But a car is useful.‎ M: I don’t think so. Not in the city center, anyway. I can never find anywhere to park. And you spend most of the time sitting in traffic jams. ‎ W: But how are you going to get to work?‎ M: I’m thinking of getting a bicycle.‎ W: Don’t you think bicycles are dangerous?‎ M: Not really, I don’t think they’re as dangerous as cars.‎ W: Well, I couldn’t do without my car. I have to take the children to school every day.‎ M: I don’t think children get enough exercise these days. They should walk to school.‎ W: Okay, I see what you mean.‎ Text 8 ‎ ‎ ‎ M: Hey Heather, can I sit here?‎ W: Yeah, sure Jonathan. How’s your day?‎ M: Good. Say, are you planning your summer travels?‎ W: Well, not yet. I was just reading a story about this woman, Ellen Wilson, who climbed up Mount Qomolangma.‎ M: Yeah, I read that too. A rather extraordinary experience, isn’t it? Ninety-six days! She’s actually a graduate of our college, class of 2012. ‎ W: Oh really? So, Jonathan, what amazing thing have you done? ‎ M: Well, I just went cycling across South America.‎ W: You didn’t!‎ M: I did. Just last year before I entered the graduate school. It was such a brilliant time. Four months on the road ‎ enjoying wonderful scenery in the country, in towns and in cities all along the way. I got a bit tired, though.‎ W: Sounds great. Hmm. Maybe I should think seriously about my big life adventure. Like taking a long walk across a national park.‎ M: Wow. Let me know if you need someone to go with you.‎ Text 9 ‎ W: Hi Matt. May I ask you a few questions?‎ M: Certainly, Julian. What do you want to know?‎ W: I’m doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school. I’m writing a paper for my social studies course. ‎ M: That sounds interesting.‎ W: To begin with, how much money do you get from your parents a month?‎ M: I get about five hundred dollars.‎ W: How do you spend your money?‎ M: I spend about three hundred dollars on food. You know how I like to eat.‎ W: Yes. What about the rest of the money?‎ M: Well, I spend on shows about thirty dollars a month. Games, uh, for rental of tennis court and balls about fifty dollars. I do spend some on things like reading material. And the rest I save.‎ W: What about clothes?‎ M: My mother buys them for me.‎ W: Thanks a lot, Matt.‎ M: You’re welcome!‎ Text 10 ‎ W: Hello everyone. I’m very glad to be here to talk to you. People need to feel secure and comfortable so they can be creative. Well-designed workplaces often create environments that make employees better thinkers. So today, I’ll talk about how to design workplaces that inspire creativity. I hope you can find it useful. First, the colour of the office walls. Decorate your office with green. Other bright colours such as light blue and yellow can also increase creativity. Calmer colours help us concentrate. Green also reminds us of nature, which may help us to relax. Avoid red when you are choosing a colour. While it can give us a feeling of energy, it also affects our ability to analyze information. Then, let’s turn to lighting. Lighting is also important. Too dark, and workers can feel sleepy. While, if it is too bright, it can make them feel anxious. The best kind of lighting is natural light. It makes us happier and more productive. When it comes toartificial lighting, warm colours are the best. But if we need to concentrate, a bluer light is better. Space is another important matter. A company might want to develop a variety of spaces in an office so staff can find privacy if needed, but also work in open areas for creative thinking.‎