7 COLOURS

COULOURS (TOPIC FOR ALL TEST DATES TILL 30TH APRIL 2022)
I. VOCABULARY
➢ a hue
➢ perception of colours
➢ a colour scheme
➢ a combination of colours
II. QUESTION
1. What is your favourite colour?
What colours do your friends like?
a. IDEAS
➢ to embody, to signify, to exude, to radiate, to evoke feelings of, to symbolize, to be
reminiscent of
➢ traditional colours
➢ colours of the national flag
white:
➢ purity and innocence
➢ the blank canvas to be written upon
➢ fairness and impartiality
➢ an indication of cleanliness and efficiency
➢ in China:
➢ death and bad luck, failure and stupidity
orange:
➢ to look on the bright side of life
➢ optimism
magenta:
➢ universal harmony and emotional balance
brown:
➢ the colour is usually used to describe soil, so, for me, it symbolizes protection and
material wealth
➢ the accumulation of material possessions
➢ physical comfort, simplicity and quality

black:
➢ mystery
➢ power
blue:
➢ reminiscent of the sky and the sea
➢ peace and tranquility
➢ a blue cloudless sky
➢ freedom
green:
➢ harmony
➢ equilibrium between the head and the heart
➢ growth, spring, renewal and rebirth
red:
➢ passion
➢ in China:
➢ enthusiasm and luck
gray:
➢ color of compromise being neither black nor white


gold:
➢ abundance and prosperity
yellow:
➢ inquisitiveness
➢ makes me feel energetic and elated
➢ positive emotions
➢ a positive attitude to life
indigo:
➢ intuition
purple:

➢ imagination and spirituality
➢ compassion
pink:
➢ feminine and romantic
➢ affectionate and intimate
➢ tenderness
➢ girlishness
silver:
➢ very versatile
➢ shiny, modern and hi-tech, on the one hand, and alluring, sparkling and elegant, on
the other
➢ related to the graceful aging of those with silver colored hair
➢ glamour
b. ANSWER
What is your favourite colour?
-It is yellow that I like as it seems to exude nothing but warmth and happiness. This is the
only colour that makes me feel energetic and elated. I think this is the best colour to signify
positive emotions.
2. What colour would you never use in your home?
a. IDEAS
➢ I would avoid large splashes of
➢ I would avoid sharp contrasting colours
➢ I would advise against X
➢ X is not an easy bedroom colour to relax
red:
➢ stimulates physical activity
➢ makes you feel stimulated, agitated and anxious
black:
➢ makes you feel on the low side
➢ makes you depressed

yellow:
➢ a stimulating colour
brown:
➢ immovable energy
b. ANSWER
-I would avoid stimulating colours, for instance, large splashes of red and yellow or sharp


contrasting colours such as black and white. This is because my bedroom should be a place
of peace and tranquility rather than a stimulating environment.
-I would advise against too much black as it will make me feel on the low side or even
depressed. Similarly, I would try to avoid red because I will never have deep sleep or
possibly have trouble falling asleep as it is not an easy bedroom colour to relax.
3. Do you think colours influence you?
Do you think colours are important?
a. IDEAS
influence mood
➢ affect emotions and behaviour
➢ cause psychological and physiological reactions
➢ an extension of your personality
➢ tell a story about who you are and what you want to be
➢ send subliminal messages to others
➢ have the power to change my mood
green:
➢ soothing and healing properties
red:
➢ increases craving for food
➢ causes us to become irritated and agitated
➢ boosts our physical energy levels
➢ increases our heart rate and blood pressure

➢ prompts the release of adrenalin
orange:
➢ promotes conversation and social interaction
blue:
➢ reduces stress
➢ slows metabolism
turquoise:
➢ alleviates feelings of loneliness
➢ a good color to use when you are stuck in a rut
➢ enhances the ability to focus and concentrate
pink:
➢ alleviates feelings of anger, aggression, resentment, abandonment and neglect
brown:
➢ encourages orderliness and organization
silver:
➢ inspires intuition, clairvoyance and mental telepathy
➢ reflects back any energy given out, whether it is positive or negative
white:
➢ an inner cleansing and purifying of your thoughts, emotions and your spirit
➢ refreshes and strengthens your entire energy system

b. ANSWER


-Absolutely yes. Not only do they influence our mood, but they also cause psychological and
physiological reactions. For example, green is known to have soothing properties and red
has been found to increase our craving for food.
-Definitely, yes. Colours have a big impact on me. I’ve noticed that blue reduces stress and
makes me calm, whereas white makes me feel more energetic and refreshed.
-Definitely! For example, the colors you use to decorate your home can have a profound

effect on the emotional well-being of you and your family. Further, the colour of your car
sends a subliminal message to people telling who you are and what you want to be.
-Oh yeah, I believe the importance of colours cannot be overestimated. What I want to say is
what color you paint your walls isn't just a matter of aesthetics. It's a powerful tool that can
be leveraged to affect emotions and behavior.
-Yeah, colours are of the utmost importance in many spheres of our lives. They have the
power to change the shape and size of furnishings as well as the shape and size of the
room. Sometimes they can be an extension of your personality. What is interesting is that the
same colour can have different effects. Red can both boost your confidence and make you
feel agitated or irritated.
4. Were colours important to you when you were a child?
a. IDEAS
➢ of no significance
➢ of no importance
➢ didn’t really care about them
➢ the least of my concerns
➢ selective in smth
➢ finicky (mostly about kids)
➢ demanding
➢ hard to please
➢ picky and choosy
➢ to have preferences of colours
b. ANSWER
-I don’t remember for sure but I guess back in the day colours must have been the least of
my concerns.
-Oh, yeah. I was really hard to please. I wanted my clothes to be bright, otherwise I simply
refused to put them on, and my parents couldn’t do anything to make me change my mind. I
behaved in the same way when it came to colours of toys.
-Yeah, I remember back in the day I was really finicky, so I always participated in choosing
the colours of the room walls, toys or clothes.

5. What colour clothes do you like to wear?


Do people in your country like to wear bright colours?
What are the differences between men and women's preference in colour?
a. IDEAS
➢ grayscale looks
➢ be in tune with what is deemed appropriate in a society
➢ dominant in one’s wardrobe
dark clothes:
➢ look more formal
➢ less conspicuous
➢ let me move through life virtually unnoticed
➢ conservative and serious
➢ make everyone look amazing
➢ make people look classy
➢ make women look slimmer
➢ make women look more feminine
light clothes:
➢ better for summer
➢ reflect heat
➢ don’t absorb heat
➢ help to keep cool in the heat
➢ show the dirt easily
➢ stain easily
bright colours:
➢ to stand out from the crowd
➢ to express yourself
➢ to be in the centre of attention

➢ to draw attention to myself through clothing
➢ bring you out of being in your shell
➢ energizing
b. ANSWER
What colour clothes do you like to wear?
-Well, my outfits of choice are usually monochromatic grayscale looks. I guess being not as
boring as all black ones, they make me look classy and slim.
-Well, it depends. For instance, in the office I would go for darker clothes as they would let
me look more formal and respectable. However, in the summertime I would definitely switch
to lighter clothes because they wouldn’t absorb as much heat as darker ones.
-I love wearing bright clothes as I really like drawing attention to myself through clothing.
When I have to put on something less conspicuous, I feel as if I were dressed for a funeral.
-Yeah, I love dressing in blindly bright colours because they are energizing.


Do people in your country like to wear bright colours?
-Well, the majority of people don’t like to wear bright clothes as they don’t want to stand out
from the crowd and make themselves in the centre of attention.
-I guess people try to be more in tune with what is deemed appropriate in our society so
pastels, black and grayscale looks became dominant in their wardrobes.
What are the differences between men and women’s preference in colour?
-Well, there’s no universal answer. I guess it is a personality and age that matter, not gender.
For example, those who want to look more serious or conventional, be it men or women,
would choose black or silver cars and dark clothes. Again, the older people are, the more
they tend to use dark colours, whereas kids go for something bright.
6. What colour would you choose to paint the walls of your room?
a. IDEAS
blue:
➢ creates an open, free ambiance
➢ provides the best night’s sleep

➢ helps to reduce blood pressure and heart rate
warm yellow:
➢ relaxes the body by stimulating the nervous system and calming the nerves
green:
➢ creates a calm and soothing vibe
➢ creates a soothing ambiance
➢ the most restful colour for the eye
silver:
➢ a soothing silver bedroom mimics moonlight, which cues the brain to know that it's
nighttime and time for sleep
warm orange:
➢ creates a stable and reassuring atmosphere
➢ has also been found to relax muscles, so you fall asleep more quickly
➢ to turn off a racing mind and switch into sleep mode
dark colours:
➢ give large rooms a more intimate appearance
b. ANSWER
-I would rather choose blue for my bedroom as it is believed to guarantee the best night’s
sleep by reducing heart pressure and heart rate. However, I would balance it with warm
hues for furnishings and fabrics.
7. What colour car would you choose to buy?
a. IDEAS
black:
➢ denotes authority
➢ a semblance of order and authority
grey:
➢ can suggest practicality and reliability


silver:

➢ can represent luxury, wealth and prestige
➢ gives the impression of being financially established and stable
yellow:
➢ associated with optimism, confidence, cheerfulness, joy and happiness
➢ a reviving and revitalizing colour
➢ would allow me to stand out from the crowd
➢ a car is less likely to be stolen as it is too conspicuous
red:
➢ an exciting colour that embodies vitality, fun, ambition and achievement
➢ gives off a high energy vibration
➢ stimulates the senses
➢ full of zest, courage, ambition and verve
➢ a lust for life
blue:
➢ a conceptual colour that is crisp, clean and refreshing
➢ instills gentleness, thoughtfulness and composure
purple:
➢ resonates with royalty, nobility, mysticism, dignity and integrity
➢ embodies creativity and inspiration
pink:
➢ a feminine touch
white:
➢ a simple, less-is-more look
➢ scratches are less noticeable on the white car
➢ white is innocuous and it keeps drivers cool in the summer
➢ easier and environmentally friendlier to repair should any mishaps occur
➢ ranks high in resale value
b. ANSWER
-Well, I’m a very practical person, so I would opt for a white one. First of all, I like that simple,
less-is-more look. Also, scratches would be less noticeable and it would be easier to repair

should any mishaps occur. And the most important thing is that white cars rank really high in
resale value, so they would be very good investment.
-Well, you know, the colour of your car subconsciously tells a story about who you are, and
could be sending out subliminal messages to others. As I want to give the impression of
being financially established and stable, I will choose a silver one as this colour represents
luxury, wealth and prestige.
-I’ve been dreaming of having a yellow car for ages. It’s my favourite colour as it is
associated with optimism, confidence, cheerfulness, joy and happiness and would allow me
to stand out from the crowd. One more benefit is that such a car is less likely to be stolen as
it is too conspicuous.