2. Vocabulary Idioms & Phrases Reading~ Paragraphs 4-6 Post-reading

3. Listen to paragraphs 4-6. Skip

5. Where can yellow be seen just about everywhere during New Year celebrations? In Peru.

6. Mary seems “in the pink.” What does that mean ? It means that she seems to be in good health.

7. What do yellow and pink suggest ? Yellow may make us feel good about life, while pink brings feelings of love and kindness.

9. Also, the use of color is often found in cultural events, such as ceremonies and festivities. Also, the use of color is often found in cultural events, such as ceremonies and festivities. →People in all cultures use color in a symbolic way and color has a great effect on/plays a large part in ceremonies and festivities.

10. On these occasions, color is used symbolically. For instance, yellow is a symbol of good luck in Peru, and it can be seen just about everywhere during the New Year Celebration — in flowers, clothing, and decorations.

11. In many cultures, white symbolizes purity, which is why brides often wear white wedding dresses. Which 引導形容詞子句，補充說明前述之 事，於此 which 相當於 and it 。 We tried to force the door open, which (= but it) was found to be impossible. Tom said he was ill, which (= and it) was a lie. Next

12. In many cultures, white symbolizes purity, which is why brides often wear white wedding dresses. In many cultures, white symbolizes purity, [which is why brides often wear white wedding dresses]. →In many cultures, white represents/is the symbol of/is symbolic of purity. That is why brides often wear white wedding gowns.

13. Black, on the other hand, symbolizes death and is often the color people wear to funerals. Black, on the other hand, symbolizes death, and it is often the color people wear to funerals. →Meanwhile, black is the symbol of/ refers to death, and it is often the color for funerals.

14. According to colorgenics experts, colors not only help us express ourselves but affect us as well. according to = in accordance with; in proportion to; based on 根據 affect= have an effect on/upon; influence 對 … 有影響 Oceans have a major effect on the climate. Next

15. Blue is calming, while red is exciting. while 置於主要子句後時，相當於 whereas, 用來強調對比，口氣較 but 強. Some countries are rich, while others are poor. （然而） While the walls are brown, the ceiling is white. （相對於 … ） Blue is calming, while red is exciting. →Blue is calming; on the other hand, red is exciting. →Blue calms us down, but red excites us. →Blue makes us (feel) calm, whereas red makes us (feel) excited.

16. Yellow is a happy color that makes us feel good about life. Pink brings feelings of love and kindness. Yellow is a happy color that makes us feel good about life. →Yellow makes us (feel) happy and content with our lives. Pink brings feelings of love and kindness. →Pink gives us/awakens feelings of love and kindness.

17. Colorgenics has received more and more attention in recent years as it helps us understand ourselves and what others are trying to communicate at a subconscious level. receive attention 受到注意 catch/attract one’s attention 引起某人的注意 call/draw one’s attention to sth 要某人注意到某事 distract one’s attention 分散某人的注意 Next

18. We can then respond to their needs and achieve a better understanding of each other. We can then respond to their needs and achieve a better understanding of each other. →Then, we might react to their needs and realize more about them. Back

20. Reading for the Main Idea _____ 1. It is necessary for people to learn what to wear. _____ 2. Colors have similar meanings around the world. _____ 3.Learning about colors can help us understand ourselves and others.

22. Discussion1: What color do you prefer to wear? Why?

23. Reference answer: I prefer to wear yellow and green today. That's because yellow may help me show feelings of joy and youth. Like the sun, it makes me feel warm. Also, it may give feelings of light and hope to others. As for the color green, it may express my love of nature and outdoor activities. It also reveals my desire for peace and at times to be left alone with my thoughts.

24. Discussion 2: Many color terms may have different meanings in different languages. In English, someone who is described as being “yellow” is cowardly. Someone who feels blue is sad. Can you think of any other ways in which colors are used in Chinese to describe feelings?

25. Reference answer: Yes, colors in Chinese also have special meanings. For example, when we say someone is “yellow,” we mean he/she always thinks about sex. When someone is said to be “red,” he/she is popular. When someone is described as being “so red he/she has become

26. Reference answer: purple,” he/she is very popular. When someone's life is “black and white,” it means he/she leads a dull, unhappy, or hopeless life. When we say someone's face turns “green,” we mean that he/she is very angry. Back