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1、Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.You might think that whether you choose a blue shirt or a yellow one to wear to work or college makes no difference
2、to your day and those around you.However, an increasing number of experts argue that the colors we choose affect our mood, our career prospects(前景)and even our health.The power of color has been used for centuries and we should be making the most of it in our daily lives. Color affects us to a great
3、er degree than most of us realize.Color is used increasingly by psychologists and therapists forinfluencing mood and state of mind,and for various types oftreatmentswhen we are ill. Some people even believe that the blind can benefit from the vibrations(震动)that color gives off.Companies use color to
4、 some effect to encourage us to buy their products.For example, purple is seen as creative and mixes well with red, to show that a company has ideas and the power to make them happen. Orange and blue are also recommended colors for companies to use, because orange is the color of communication and b
5、lue suggests safety and security. So this could be a particularly good combination. Companies have found that certain colors speak to specificage groups. They often use red toattract younger peopleto their products, for example, as it is vibrant and more youthful than colors like gold and navy, whic
6、h older customers seem to prefer.Wearing different colors can affect how you feel and how others react to you, so it is important to consider this when deciding what to wear in the morning.If you want people to take you seriously, then wearing navy or black is good. Blue would also be helpful for an
7、 interview or oral examination because it relaxes you and makes you feel calm. Red gets you noticed by everyone and makes you feel energetic, but be careful, as it can raise your pulse rate and not everyone wants this effect.So think carefully before you leave the house. The colors you choose are a powerful tool. Are youmaking the right impression on yourself and on others?_
