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Reading
1  ead the article about how colours are used in
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science.

The use of colour

For a long time, scientists have been trying to prove that the
way people use colour shows something about their
personalities. Researchers began to do studies into colour
preference in the early 1900s. Max Pfister, a Swiss
psychologist, was one of the first. He created The Colour
Pyramid Test. 1 People who took the test were given
24 small squares of different shades of red, green, blue,
purple, yellow, orange, brown, black, white and grey. They
were also given six charts, which were named. A couple of
these names were ‘Pretty as you can’ and ‘Ugly as you can’.
Then they were asked to arrange the squares on the charts.
Researchers then interpreted the ways the people arranged the claim red light can be used to treat migraine headaches and
variety of colours on the charts. 2 For example, they even cancer. However, more scientific research into the
believed that those who chose a lot of red acted in a bold way healing effects of light is needed.
without thinking. A strong preference for yellow showed that a Perhaps one of the most common and accepted uses of
person was sensible, rather than emotional. A person with a colour therapy is for the treatment of Seasonal Affective
creative imagination and good self-control would probably Disorder (SAD). 4 To treat SAD, doctors ask their
prefer green. However, a preference for green sometimes patients to sit in front of an extremely bright white light
seemed to indicate possible psychological problems. Since every day. Researchers at over fifteen medical clinics in
then many other similar tests have been developed, including different countries have reported success with this therapy.
the possibilities of testing people who are colour-blind. However, their symptoms usually return very soon
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Some scientists are also looking at colour from another after the light therapy stops. The good news is that many
angle. They are looking into the ways colours can be used patients only need the treatment from November to April.
to heal the body and mind. Today, colour therapists are When spring arrives, the depression disappears. 6
using lamps fitted with special filters which can produce The power of light is truly amazing and highly
different coloured light. 3 They say blue light is recommended!
useful in treating drug addiction and depression. They also

2 Complete the Exam Task.

Exam TASK
Six sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A–F the one which fits each gap
(1–6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A They have reported some very interesting results. F  hey found that people who favoured certain
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B Why do they believe this? colours had a lot in common.

C It was used to reveal personality characteristics. G T

 here is enough natural light for sufferers to feel
happier and more energetic.
D P
 eople with this problem become very depressed
during the long dark days of winter.
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Vocabulary and Use your English
1 Circle the odd one out.

1 depressed easy-going miserable

2 embarrassed shy confident
3 generous enthusiasm imagination
4 proud caring embarrassment
5 confidence loneliness stress
6 imaginative stressed sense
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2 Complete the sentences with these prepositions.  about  across  at  for  into  of  out

1 Our new teacher has a great sense _______ humour.

2 It doesn’t matter who wins; we’re just playing _______ fun.
3 I hope you’re not feeling nervous _______ the test tomorrow.
4 What kind of TV shows are you _______? I love true crime shows myself.
5 Marcus really hates it when people laugh _______ him. He gets so angry!
6 Let me know when you’ve worked _______ the answer to question seven.
7 I came _______ a really interesting article about the psychology of colour online.
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3 Match the expressions in bold (1–8) with the correct meaning (a–h).

1 Ciara is only six, but she can already play the guitar. a
look forward to something
She must be a natural! b
have the same interests
2 I can’t wait for the bus to stop. I’m dying to get some c
continue to communicate with someone
fresh air.
d
clear and straightforward
3 I thought he was a nice person, but he showed his true
colours yesterday. e
real personality, especially a bad one

4 I didn’t want to fall out with Marta, so I pretended to f

annoy someone
agree with her. g
be born with a special ability
5 Alejandro is often late, which really gets on my nerves. h
have an argument with someone
6 I don’t know who is wrong and who is right. It’s not a
black and white issue.
7 I have a lot in common with Ramon, so we often
hang out together.
8 When you move house, we’re going to miss you.
You must keep in touch!
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words.

1 Why did this happen? I need an _________________ .   EXPLAIN

2 The building is an _________________ shape. It looks like a ship.   USUAL
3 When you feel _________________ , try some breathing exercises to relax.   STRESS
4 I’ve known Luisa all my life, so her _________________ is very important to me.   FRIEND
5 Felipe is always looking in the mirror because he really cares about his _________________ .   APPEAR
6 After waiting an hour, I drew the _________________ that you’d forgotten about our arrangement.   CONCLUDE
7 Scientists made the _________________ in January of this year, but they waited to announce it.   DISCOVER
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Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs.

1 The sun (not rise) early in the winter.

2 The ticket office (open) at ten o’clock every morning.
3 The weather (get) colder and colder these days.
4 (you / like) reading about the natural world?
5 The discoveries (show) that people have been visiting these rocks for
hundreds of years.
6 I (not write) the report at the moment.
7 We (go) to the Giant’s Causeway tomorrow morning.
8 (Tim / run) because he’s late for school?
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2 Complete the sentences with a, an, the or –.

1 Mr Johnson is history teacher.

2 I want to become biologist.
3 Sarah really enjoyed documentary called The Mystery of the Maya.
4 My sister plays drums.
5 Did you study computer science last year?
6 I go to the dentist twice year.
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3 Complete the sentences with the past simple or past continuous form of these verbs.

 dance  look  not go  not watch  rain  walk

1 I to the gym after class because I had to study for a test.

2 Cheryl TV when the phone rang.
3 When I walked into the room, everybody to the music.
4 As Lisa down the road, she tripped and fell.
5 They didn’t visit the castle because it .
6 The detective walked into the room and around.
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4 Choose the correct option (a–c) to complete the sentences.
1 My mother a bicycle, but she doesn’t any more.
a got used to riding b was used to riding c used to ride
2 When I was on holiday, I to the beach every day.
a would go b get used to going c am used to going
3 After a few difficult months, I finally living in Spain.
a used to b got used to c am used to
4 Tony travelling around the world. He doesn’t mind living out of a suitcase.
a used to b will get used to c is used to
5 
My grandmother have long hair when she was a young girl.
a would b got used to c used to
6 At first Mary hated the cold weather, but now she it.
a will be used to b is getting used to c used to
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Writing
Complete the Exam Task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.
Exam TASK
You have seen this announcement on an English-language website for young people.

Stories wanted!
We are looking for stories for our website for young people. Your story must begin with this sentence:
Kim looked up into the tree and saw two eyes looking back at him.
Your story must include:
• an animal
• a surprise

Write your story.

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