Colors

Qual é a tua cor favorita? Sabes o que ela significa?

The meaning of colors

People say that the colors around us can change our moods, make us more or less active, productive, glamurous... Do you believe in this?

RED - passion, strong feelings, activity, energy, joy in living, sensuality,  love.

ORANGE - ambition, vitality, will, fertility, erotic feelings.

YELLOW - optimism, success, generosity, satisfaction.

GREEN - warm-heartedness, friendship, freedom, harmony, peace, empathy.

BLUE - faithfulness, loyalty, mind energy, freedom, responsability, openess and respect for others.

WHITE - truth, purity, sicerity, perfection, immortality.

PINK - unconditional love, romance, purity, healing.

BLACK - detachment, seclusion, pride, elegance, security.

(Fonte: Revista Coquetel - Puzzles - Crosswords  7 , pág. 4,  Ed. Ediouro.)

Colour and Décor

Words that are synonyms of, or closely related to colours.

 RED - scarlet, ruddy, ruby, crimson, ginger.

GREEN - emerald, olive, lime.                    

 WHITE -marble, chalk, pale, pearl, ivory.      

 BLACK - coal, ebony, jet, ink.      

BROWN - coffee, sun-tanned, brunnette, khaki.

YELLOW - straw, butter, sandy, canary, lemon.

(Source: Crosswords - Puzzles -Coquetel - nº 6, pág.30.  Ed. Ediouro.)

A cor do seu carro pode contar muito sobre você...

Read the text and answer the questions below: 

(fonte PEIES-UFSM - RS- Prova de acompanhamento II)

Your car color tells a lot about you

Here are the most popular vehicle colors - and what they tell about you.

• GREEN - Twice as many green vehicles hit the road last year as the   year before, making green the fastest growing color in popularity. If you drive a green car, you're an optimistic, well-adjusted joiner who likes the good things in life, including money.
• WHITE: This is the most popular car color. If your car is white, you're honest, nurturing, supportive and need to feel needed.
• BLUE- You're relaxed and at peace with yourself. You have a strong sense of balance and well-being.
• RED - Impulsive and athletic, you're quick to speak your mind, but      suffer from emotional ups and downs. You're also a courageous excitement-seeker.
• BROWN - You're conservative. Rather than act on impulse, you plan everything out carefully.
• BEIGE - You have a strange sense of duty. You're a stable person     who tries to lead productive life.
• GOLD - Independent and flamboyant, you're a devil-may- care type  who's likely to be flashy.
• SILVER - You're secure and optimistic about achieving financial       success.
• BLACK - Elegant and sophisticated, you like mistery in your life.        
• YELLOW - You're spiritual and intelligent. Your value   innovation    and originality.
• PURPLE - Artistic and creative, you may seem eccentric. But your      passion  for expressing yourself impresses others.

( SANDERS,Sydney e HOLLANDER, Arnon. Keyword A complete English Course. São Paulo. Moderna, 1997, p. 128.)

John has a yellow car. ______ car color indicates _______ he is _______ intelligent person.

a) It - which - a

b) Its - who - an

c) His - whom - the

d) Its - that - a

e) His - that - an

a) emitir opiniões sobre diferentes tipos de carros.

b) relatar uma experiência acontecida com o(a) autor(a).

c) descrever os diferentes tipos de carros e suas cores.

d) fazer uma relação entre diferentes tipos de carros e suas cores.

e) aconselhar a compra de carros de cores vibrantes.

a) 6.

b) 7.

c) 11.

d) 19.

e) 22.

(   )  Carros verdes são os mais populares.

(   )  Carros brancos são associados a pessoas honestas.

(   )  Pessoas que dirigem carros vermelhos falam o que pensam.

(   )  Pessoas que dirigem carros azuis são sofisticadas.

   A seqüência correta é

a)   F - V - V - F

b)   V - V - F - F

c)   F - V - F - V

d)  V - F - V - V

e)  F - F - F - V

a)   em busca de aventura.

b)  que gosta de chamar a atenção.

c)  que gosta de carros velozes.

d)  bem-sucedido financeiramente.

e)  com problemas emocionais.