Teens B2T5- Reading and Use of English 3 p. 114

Book page 114

Book Page 114

Read the text and use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Room colour

by Mihai, Freshome’s very best

0. The colours of the rooms in your home are a direct (0) ___REFLECTION___ of your personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about room colour, it affects us every day. Room colour can influence our moods and our thoughts.

REFLECT

1. Colour affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender ethnic background and climate. Certain colours (or groups of colours) tend to get a similar ______________ from most people; the variations come from the shades or tones used. This is why it’s so important to choose colours wisely when it comes to decorating.

REACT

2. You don’t have to worry about trends to have a beautiful home. Colour trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colours that reflect their ______________ and personalities.

PREFER

3. The trick is to blend the colours you like into a pleasing ______________.

COMBINE

4. Choosing colour combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for ______________.

BEGIN

5. Colour has the power to change the shape and size of ______________, as well as the shape and size of the room itself.

FURNITURE

6. Selecting colours is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about colour and its effects. Keep in mind that each colour has a ______________ value.

PSYCHOLOGY

7. Think about how certain colours make you feel; they can influence any emotion, from ______________ to rage. To create peace and harmony in your home, choose your colours wisely; some colours in large amounts might have the opposite effect on you and your loved ones. If you need help, look at magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas. Also, let your textiles be your guide.

TRANQUIL

8. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more limited range of colours than paint, so choose them first and then decide on your paint colour. Once you find something you like, limit the number of colours in a room to no more than three or four. Too many colours can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is ______________ inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a little.

FAIR