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People connect colours with different things and feelings. Red, for example, is the colour of fire, heat,
blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active colour. They connect red with a strong feeling
like anger. Red is also used for signs of danger, such as stop signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright,
warm colour of leaves in autumn. People say orange is a lively colour. They associate orange with
happiness. Yellow is the colour of sunlight. People say it is a cheerful colour. They associate yellow, too,
with happiness. Green is the cool colour of grass in spring. People say it is a refreshing colour.
In general, people talk about two groups of colours: warm and cool colours. The warm colours are
red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colours and a lot of light, people usually want to be
active. Those who like to be with others like red. The cool colours are green and blue. Where there are
these colours, people are usually quiet.
Some scientists say that time seems to go by more slowly in a room with warm colours. They think
that a warm colour is a good one for a living room or a restaurant. People who are having a rest or
eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colours are better for some offices where the people
working there want time to pass quickly.
1. Cool colours are liked by the people working in the offices because they______.
A. want time to go by slowly
B. are scientists and enjoy the colours
C. often have a rest during the working hours
D. want to finish their work as soon as possible and then return home
2. Warm colours are suitable for ______.
A. offices
B. a living-room
C. toilet
D. people who don't like to be with others
3. Warm colours include _______ .
A. orange, green and yellow
B. red, brown and blue
C. yellow, red and orange
D. rose, white and red
4. The best title for this passage should be _______.
A. The Warm Colour
B. The Cool Colour
C. Colours and People's Life
D. Colours and Scientists
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