Задания к уроку по теме: "Colours and their Associations" (Цвета и их ассоциации)

Тема урока: Colours and their Associations

Упражнение 1. True or false.

1. Coffee is red.  

2. A banana is yellow.

3. An egg is brown and pink.

4. An elephant is grey.

5. A lemon is purple.

6. An orange is orange.

7. A flamingo is blue.

8. A zebra is black and white.

9. Popcorn is green.

10. Sugar is white or brown.

Упражнение 2. Дополните предложения цветами по-английски. 

1. Oranges are ________

2. Lemons are __________

3. Tomatoes are __________

4. Grass is __________

5. Chocolate is __________

Упражнение 3. Guess the color

1. Hweti

2. Der

3. Inpk

4. Rbonw

5. Lolwey

Упражнение 4.

Слышали когда-нибудь фразу:

«Ричард Йоркский дал сражение напрасно»? Она аналогична выражению, которое все мы помним еще с самого детства: «Каждый охотник желает знать, где сидит фазан».

Richard of York Gave Battle In Vain

Ричард Йоркский дал сражение напрасно

Первые буквы каждого слова – это буквы, с которых начинаются названия цветов – найдите их.

Упражнение 5.

Цвета в английских идиомах

Увлекательная часть изучения цветов – это употребление их в идиомах на английском языке. Примечательно, что на русский язык выражения переводятся без применения самого названия цвета.

Вот несколько таких фраз: Once in a blue moon – раз в сто лет, очень редко.

1. To have a yellow streak – струсить;

2. To catch smb. red-handed – поймать с поличным;

3. The black sheep – изгой, тот, кого не любят, презирают;

4. The green light – разрешение;

5. To stand in a white sheet – публично каяться;

6. Have the blues - be sad or depressed

Упражнение 6.

Упражнение 7.

Цвета на английском языке с переводом на русский

Знаете, чем отличаются слова color и colour? Ответ очевиден: одной буквой u. Верно, но это еще не все. Эти слова имеют одно значение, но используются в разных странах. Написание color характерно для США, а colour – для Англии, Австралии.

Использование названия цвета по-английски и слова color в предложениях:

1. To be + название цвета: My pen is blue (Моя ручка синяя).

2. Название цвета + имя существительное: The black t-shirt is mine (Черная футболка моя).

3. Название цвета – имя существительное: Red is the color of my purse (Красный – это цвет моей сумки).

1. Глаголы to turn и to go + название цвета: The leaves turned yellow (Листья пожелтели).

Дополнительное слово colored можно употреблять с названием цвета тогда, когда хотите более точно характеризовать какой-либо предмет: ash-colored – пепельного цвета, apricot-colored – абрикосового цвета и т.д.

Если же вы не уверены, как точно описать нужный цвет, используйте суффикс –ish. Его применение приблизительно характеризирует цвет: pinkish – розоватый, orangish – подобный оранжевому, greyish – сероватый.

Ну а чтобы совместить два цвета, нужно использовать между ними союз and: black-and-white (черно-белый).

Насыщенность цвета по-английски можно представить в выражениях с сочетаниями, которые ставятся перед названием цвета:

pale (бледный, ненасыщенный),

bright (яркий),

dark (тёмный),

light (светлый),

deep (насыщенный, темный, густой),

shocking (очень яркий),

vivid (яркий),

moderate (умеренный, сдержанный),

pastel (пастельный),

soft (мягкий),

dull (тусклый, неяркий, слабый),

dirty (блеклый, матовый),

mat (приглушенный, матовый),

virulent (ядовитый).

Например:

pale yellow (бледно-желтый),

light-blue (светло-голубой),

bright-red (ярко-красный),

dark-green (темно-зеленый).

Но для некоторых таких цветов есть отдельные названия:

crimson (темно-красный),

tawny (темно-желтый),

aqua (цвет морской волны),

chokolate (шоколадный),

coral (коралловый),

lemon (лимонный),

plum (сливовый) и др.

Упражнение 8. Прочитайте и переведите текст

Colours and their Associations

In all cultures, different colours have different associations. They have symbolism and colour meanings. People respond to colours in different ways. The colour produces a certain physiological (connected with mind and body) and psychological (connected with history, culture and education) effect on a person. People's reactions to colours are instinctive and subconscious and certain colours are tied with certain notions (for example, pink is considered to be a romantic colour). Cool colours such as blue, green, white, grey, and silver tend to have a calming effect. On the one hand they are cold and impersonal. On the other hand the cool colours are comforting and nurturing.

Blue has a calming effect and it can help you sleep. That is why blue is a good colour for bedrooms. However, scientists say that too much blue could dampen spirits. That is why the expressions 'to feel blue' or 'to get the blues' mean 'to feel sad, unhappy, depressed'. In many cultures blue is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to keep the bad spirits away. Blue, especially darker blue, is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. Navy blue is a common colour for uniforms such as those worn by sailors and the police. In Iran, blue is the colour of mourning while in the West the bride traditionally wears something blue to bring her luck. A deep royal blue or azure conveys richness and a touch of superiority.

Green is associated with life, spring, growth, renewal, health, and environment. At the same time green means jealousy or envy and inexperience. Green is known to calm the nerves and soothe emotions. It is the national colour of Ireland. Coupled with red green is a Christmas colour.

Grey is a neutral, balanced and conservative colour. Grey seldom evokes strong emotion although some people find it cloudy or moody. In the US and UK, grey is connected with being dull and boring. Like black, grey is used as a colour of mourning as well as a colour of formality.

White is purity, cleanliness, and virginity. In most Western countries women wear long white dresses when they get married. It is a brilliant colour that can cause headaches and that can be blinding. In the East, it's the colour of mourning and funerals. Some cultures considered white to be the colour of royalty or of deities.

Silver is cool like grey but livelier and more playful. It often symbolizes riches, just as gold does. Silver can be glamorous and distinguished. The colour silver can be earthy, natural or sleek and elegant.

Red is a hot and strong colour that evokes various emotions from passionate love to strong violence. Red is the colour of both Cupid and the devil. Red heart shapes and red roses represent romantic love. Studies show that red raises blood pressure. Red is often associated with power, that is why it is traditional to welcome a king, queen, president, celebrities and VIPs to a place by having a red carpet for them to walk on. Flashing red lights denote danger or emergency. In some cultures, red symbolizes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the colour of happiness and prosperity in China. Red is often worn by brides in the East while it is the colour of mourning in South Africa.

Pink is a softer red. In some cultures, such as the US and the UK, pink is the colour that is worn by women and girls. It represents 'sugar and spice and everything nice'. Most people consider pink to be a feminine, delicate colour.

Yellow is associated with sunshine. On the one hand it symbolizes happiness, cheerfulness and joy. On the other hand yellow is the colour of cowardice and deceit. If someone is 'yellow' it means he is a coward. Yellow was the colour of mourning in Egypt and actors of the Middle Ages wore yellow to signify the dead. Yet yellow has also represented courage (in Japan), merchants (in India), and peace.

Gold is the colour of riches and extravagance. As gold is a precious metal, the colour gold is associated with wealth and prosperity. In ancient Egypt, gold was the colour of the Sun god and the symbol of power.

Orange is vibrant. It denotes energy, warmth, and the sun. Orange can be found in nature in the changing leaves of autumn, the setting sun, and citrus fruit. Orange brings up images of autumn leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween. It is a colour of change between the heat of summer and the cool of winter.

Black is conservative, serious and conventional. It can also be mysterious and sophisticated. It is typically worn at funerals to show sadness and respect in most Western countries. Black is associated with death and evil (black magic). Black, especially combined with orange is the colour of Halloween. Black clothes are often worn to social occasions in the evening.

Brown is a natural, down-to-earth colour. It is found in nature: in earth, wood, and stone. Brown symbolizes wholesomeness and earthiness. It also represents steadfastness, simplicity, friendliness, dependability, and health.

It is difficult to imagine the world without colours. They surround us everywhere and constitute an important part of our lives. Colours help people communicate non-verbally. Besides, colours make our lives brighter and influence our emotions. Life without colours would be dull and uninteresting.
 

 Упражнение 9.

1. Read the following sentences and circle TRUE or FALSE:
1) Cool colours tend to have a calming effect T|F|
2) Too much blue makes you feel happier. T|F|
3) Green is the national colour of Scotland. T|F|
4) Yellow is a colour of formality. T|F|
5) In the East, white is the colour of mourning and funerals. T|F|
6) Warm colours convey emotions from optimism to violence. T|F|
7) Red is the colour of impatience and agression in China. T|F|
8) Pink represents 'sugar and spice and everything nice'. T|F|
9) Orange is associated with death and evil. T|F|
10) Brown symbolizes wholesomeness and earthiness. T|F|

Упражнение 10.

Complete each sentence (A-J) with one of the endings (1-10):
A. In many cultures blue is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to
B. A deep royal blue or azure conveys
C. Green is associated with
D. In the US and UK, grey is connected with
E. Some cultures considered white to be the colour of
F. In nature, warm colors represent
G. Red is often associated with power, that is why it is traditional to
H. Most people consider pink to be
I. Black is typically worn at funerals to
J. Brown also represents
1. royalty or of deities.
2. welcome a king, queen, president, celebrities and VIPs to a place by having a red carpet for them to walk on.
3. show sadness and respect in most Western countries.
4. richness and a touch of superiority.
5. change as in the changing of the seasons, the sunrise or the sunset.
6. steadfastness, simplicity, friendliness, dependability, and health.
7. life, spring, growth, renewal, health, and environment.
8. keep the bad spirits away.
9. being dull and boring.
10. a feminine, delicate colour.

Упражнение 11.

. Read and translate the proverbs and sayings containing colours. Explain their meaning
• The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
• All cats are grey in the dark.
• Every cloud has a silver lining.
• The devil is not as black as he is painted.
• True blue will never stain.
• There is a black sheep in every flock.
• The kettle calls the pot black.
• Neither fish nor good red herring.

Упражнение 12.

Points for discussion. Prepare a short speech on one of the following topics.
1) The language of colours.
2) The importance of colours in people's lives.
3) Colours and their effect on people's psychology.
4) Colours and fashion.