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Colours and moods
Unit 2 Reading
Fun with English 9A
How do you feel when you see the following colours
Colours may influence our moods and make us feel happy or sad, energetic or sleepy. They represent different characteristics.
Do you think colours can influence our moods
Let’s enjoy an article about the relationship(关系)
between colours and moods.
How many kinds of colours are mentioned in this article What are they
Calm colours
Warm colours
Energetic colours
Strong colours
Scanning and complete the table
Calm colours colours represent feelings
blue
white relaxed
calm
peaceful
sad
peace
sadness
purity
Task
Blue is a _________ colour.
It brings ______ to our mind and mood.
It represents _________.
“I am feeling blue” means I am feeling _______.
When you walk into a blue room, you may feel ________.
blue
calm
peace
sadness
sad
relaxed
White is another ______ colour.
It’s also the colour of _______.
Many women like to wear white on their _______ day.
white
calm
purity
wedding
1. Why do people in cold areas prefer warm colours in their homes
2. What does orange represent What can it do
3. What colour do some people prefer when they hope for success Why
Orange represents joy. It can cheer you up when you are feeling sad.
Scanning and answer the following questions
Because they want to create a warm and comfortable feeling.
They prefer yellow. Because yellow is the colour of wisdom.
Yellow is the colour of ______.
It can _____ us ____ a warm, sunny day.
It’s also the colour of ______.
Some people prefer this colour when they hope for ________.
yellow
the sun
remind of
wisdom
success
Scanning
The following sentences are True or False
Green makes you feel tired or weak.
Green is the colour of nature and represents new life. It can give us energy.
Green is also the colour of envy.
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When you feel ________ or _______, you should wear _______ colour like ______.
Green can give you ______,as it is the colour of _____ and represents _______ _____.It is also the colour of ________.
tired
weak
energetic
green
energy
nature
new life
envy
Read and answer the following questions.
1. What does red represent
2. What can red help people
It represents heat, power and strong feelings.
It can help people take action and make a decision.
red
·If you require ________ in either body or mind, ____ may be of some help to you .
·It’s the colour of ______.
It represents _______ and ______________.
·Wearing red can make us take action more _______.
·This may help when you are having __________________ a decision.
strength
red
heat
power
strong feelings
easily
difficulty making
1. blue a. wisdom
2. white b. new life
3. orange c. power
4. yellow d. purity
5. green e. joy
6. red f. peace
A: What does …represent
B: It represents ...
1. I am tired and weak, ______ can help me feel energetic.
2. I want to get relaxed, I may go to a room painted ______.
3. I want to have this class successfully, I can wear________ clothes.
4.I can’t decide where to go this weekend.
5. I failed to pass the driving test last week. I am still sad now.
green
blue
yellow
What colours can help Ella
Red
Orange
Which colour is suitable for each of them
Advice for Millie’s friends
Choose one and give advice
The best colour for Lisa is_____.
It is the colour of _____ and it
represents power.
2. Daniel likes the colour _____ because it can help him ______ down when he is angry.
3. Sandy should use the colour
_______more. It can ______ her up when she feels sad.
red
heat
blue
calm
orange
cheer
4. Paul’s colour should be
_______. He works hard and hopes for _______.
5. Kitty likes spring. Her favourite colour is ______. because it is the colour of _______.
yellow
success
green
nature
Warm
colours
Energetic colours
Strong
colours
Represent
Feelings
blue
white
calm, peace
sadness
calm, purity
calm
relaxed
orange
yellow
joy
wisdom
,success
warm
comfortable
green
energy, nature, new life, envy
red
strength, heat ,power,
strong feelings
Calm
colours
energetic
strong
powerful
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m
m
a
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colours
This article tells us something about the relationship(关系) between ________ and ________. _______ and ________ are calm colours because they make us feel calm and ________. Blue can also represent _______, and white is the colour of ________. ________ represents joy, and ________ is the colour of ________. They are ________ colours. ________ is an energetic colour. It is the colour of ________and represents ________ . It is also the colour of ________. Red is a ________ colour. It is the colour of ______.It represents ________, and strong feelings.
colours
moods
Blue
white
relaxed
sadness
purity
Orange
yellow
wisdom
warm
Green
new life
nature
envy
strong
power
heat
bring peace to…
represent sadness
feel sad, feel blue
blue
the color of purity
on one’s wedding day
white
orange
represent joy
can cheer you up
the colour of the sun
remind you of a warm sunny day
the color of wisdom
prefer---hope for success
yellow
give you energy
the color of nature
represent new life
the color of envy
green
red
be of some help to you if you require strength
the colour of heat
represent power and strong feelings
make it easier to take action and make a decision
What colour do you like best
What does it represent
Why do you like it
What are your characteristics
Does your favourite colour match your characteristics
Discussion
S1: Hello, ….
S2/3:Hello,….
S1: What is your favorite color Why do you like it
S2: My favorite color is …. because it represents… (and it can also….)
S1:Which colour do you like best,... And why
S3: I like …best. I like it because …. (I feel ….)
S1: …. ….
Interview your friends their favourite colours
and why. Practise in groups of three
Post-reading—My favourite colour
What is our English teacher’s favourite colour
Why
Guessing game
Sample answers
My favourite colour is blue.
It represents calm and peace.
I like it because the sky is blue. I feel calm and peaceful when I see the colour blue. It brings peace to my mind and body.
I am peaceful and do not get angry easily. I am also friendly and modest.
Does your favourite colour match your characteristics Yes No
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My favourite colour is____________.
It represents______________________________.
I like it because____________________________
_________________________________________.
I am________________________________.
Does your favourite colour match your characteristics
Yes No
What’s your favourite colour
yellow
warmth and wisdom
I feel warm when I see the colour
friendly and hope for success
yellow. It reminds me of a warm sunny day
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Discussion
The main colour of the
picture is ---.
It is a ---color.
It can make us feel---.
It represents---./
It’s the color of ---.
Your own words
Colours can influence our moods.
We can’t be controlled by colours.
We should make good use of colours
and create a more colourful life!
Colours, colours, calm colours,
Blue is harmony,white is purity.
Colours, colours, warm colours,
Orange is joy,yellow is wisdom.
Colours, colours, energetic and strong colours,
Green is energy, red is power.
Colours, colours,
Let’s enjoy our life,
Let’s enjoy the colourful world!
Every day is colourful ! ! !
We are lucky enough to see so many colours.
Please love life, love study!
green thumb
green hand
black sheep
black coffee
a white lie
blue day
blue collar
Some interesting phrases about colours
Write a short passage about your parents’ favourite colours and their characteristics.
Thank you