高中英语 Unit 3 The meaning of colour SectionⅠ学案 牛津译林版选修9-牛津版高二选修9英语学案

Unit 3 The meaning of colour句型现在分词短语作定语相当于一个定语从句语法Overview of adverbial clauses写作写一篇关于颜色的作文考点more than object 状语从句How do colors impact on moods，feelings and emotions?Do you feel anxious in a yellow room ？Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed？Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods ， feelings and emotions.It is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action，influence mood and cause physiological reactions.Certain colors can raise blood pressure ， increase metabolism or cause eyestrain.Of course，your feelings about color can also be deeply personal and are often rooted in your own experience or culture.For example ， while the color white is used in many Western countries to represent purity and innocence，it is seen as a symbol of mourning in many Eastern countries.While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective ，there are some color effects that have universal meaning.Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red，orange and yellow.These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility.Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue，purple and green.These colors are often described as calm，but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.Studies have also shown that certain colors can have an impact on performance.Exposing students to the color red prior to an exam has been shown to have a negative impact on test performance.More recently ， researchers discovered that the color red causes people to react with greater speed and force，so...