1-1. Red, white, pink, purple - what is your favorite color?

1-2. We are all sensitive to color.

词语：be sensitive to...对...敏感

1-3. There are some colors we like a lot and some we don't like at all.

结构：there be句型  A+B

      A: some colors(we like a lot)

      B: some (we don't like at all)

1-4. Some colors soothe us, others excite us, some make us happy, and others make us sad.

特色：soothe + excite

     make us happy + make us sad

词语：soothe: to soothe someone is to comfort the person and make the person feel better

1-5. People are affected by color more than they realize because color is tied to all aspects of our lives. 

结构：含比较状语从句,原因状语从句 ：主句+than they realize + because...

 

2-1. Experts in colorgenics, the study of the language of color, believe that the colors we wear say a lot about us.

词语：say:传达

     我们穿的衣服颜色传达了很多关于我们的信息。The colors we wear say a lot about us.

     我们的文章传达了我们的思想。Our article say a lot about us.   

2-2. Do you know why you select a shirt or dress of a certain color when you look through your clothes in the morning?

2-3. Colorgenics experts say that we subconsciously choose to wear certain colors in order to communicate our desires, emotions, and needs.

词语：subconsciously潜意识地

     communicate:传达，表达

 

3-1. Colorgenics experts claim that our clothes send messages to others about our mood, personality, and desires.

词语：send messages....传达

3-2. For these experts, pink expresses the peace and contentment of the wearer.

词语：express....表达

     contentment: to be happy and at ease

3-3. People who often wear pink are supposed to be warm and understanding.

词语：be supposed to 应该....被期待....

3-4. The message is that you would like to share your peace and happiness with others.

3-5. Red garments, on the other hand, indicate a high level of physical energy.

结构：on the other hand另一方面来说

词语：indicate表明，预示

3-6. People who wear red like to take life at a fast pace.

3-7. Brown is the color of wealth, and it shows a need for independence and material security.

词语：show....表明

     material security 物质保障

3-8. Wearers of green have a love of nature and enjoy peaceful moments.

3-9. They often like to be left alone with their thoughts.

 

4-1. Although colorgenics may be a recent area of study, associating colors with emotions is not new.

词语：associate...with....联系

4-2. Colors have always been used to describe not only our feelings but also our physical health and attitudes.

4-3. "Red with rage" describes anger; "in the pink" means to be in good health; "feeling blue" is a sad way to feel; and "green with envy" indicates a jealous attitude.

 

5-1. Color is used symbolically in all cultures, and it plays an important role in ceremonies and festivities.

词语：symbolically [sim'bɔlikəli]adv. 象征性地

5-2. Yellow is a symbol of luck in Peru, and it can be seen just about everywhere during New Year celebrations- in flowers, clothing, and decorations.

词语：Peru [pə'ru]

5-3. Some Peruvians say,"The more yellow you have around you, the luckier you will be in the new year."

词语： Peruvians  [pə'ru:vjən]

5-4. Yellow is also an important color to the Vietnamese, who use it at weddings and also on their flag, where it represents courage, victory, and sacrifice.

词语：Vietnamese [,vjetnə'mi:z] 越南人

5-5. In many cultures, white symbolizes purity, which is why brides often wear white wedding gowns.

词语：wedding gown  [ɡaun] 结婚礼服

5-6. Black, on the other hand, symbolizes death, and it is often the color people wear to funerals.

 

6-1. According to colorgenics experts, colors not only are a mirror of ourselves, but have an effect on us as well.

结构： not only...but ...as well不仅...而且

6-2. Blue is charming, while red is stimulating and exciting.

词语： stimulating ['stimjuleitiŋ]有刺激性的

6-3. it's no coincidence that racing cars are often painted red.

词语：coincidence [kəu'insidəns]巧合

6-4. Yellow is a happy color that makes us feel good about life.

6-5. Pink awakens love and kindness.

 

7-1. Some experts are so convinced that colors have a strong effect on us that they believe colors can be used to heal.

结构特色：so...(that引导的宾语从句)...that....

词语特色：be convinced that.....确认...    

            heal [hi:l] 治愈    

7-2. They say that by concentrating our thoughts on certain colors, we can cause energy to go to the parts of the body that need treatment.

7-3. White light is said to be cleansing, and it can balance the body's entire system.

词语：cleansing ['klenziŋ]有去污作用的

7-4. Yellow stimulates the mind and creates a positive attitude, so it can help against depression.

7-5. Green, which has a calming and restful effect, is supposed to be good for heart conditions.

词语： restful ['restful]宁静的

7-6. Books are now available that teach people how to heal with color.

7-7. These books provide long lists of ailments and the colors that can heal them.

词语： ailment ['eilmənt](身心或精神的)失调；疾病(尤指慢性病)，小病

 

8-1. Some psychologists and physicians also use color to help them treat patients with emotional and psychological problems.

词语：physician [fi'ziʃən](有行医执照的)医生；内科医生

      psychological [,psaikə'lɔdʒikəl] 心理的

8-2. By giving patients what is called the Luscher color test,in which they select the colors they like and dislike, doctors can learn many things about patients' personalities.

 

9-1. In conclusion, the study of color can help us to understand ourselves and to improve our lives.

9-2. It offers an alternative way to heal the body and spirit, and it can help us understand what others are trying to communicate.

9-3. We can then respond to their needs and achieve a new level of understanding.

词语：respond to 响应