Номер 1, страница 273 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

You will hear five people speaking. A, E. Match what they say with the statements. One, six. You don't have to use one of the statements.

A.

The power of color has been known since ancient times. For the ancient Egyptians and the Celts in Britain, color was an important part of life. In many ancient civilizations, people painted colored circles and lines around their eyes and mouths. Originally, they did this to please their gods and send away evil spirits. In fact, they recognized the magical power of colors.

B.

Ancient people understood that color could be used to make their faces and bodies beautiful. Colors first were used to distinguish between different tribes and also between males and females. Body painting is one of the most ancient arts, and today it is coming back into fashion.

C.

Eventually, the colors of our clothes became just as important as those used for painting the body. Clothes are a symbol of power. The power in the clothes affects both the person who wears them and the people around him or her. So, it's important to choose the colors carefully. For example, wearing red clothes can increase our energy levels. The green color is known to calm the nerves.

D.

The mysterious Aztecs and Maya people thought that every color had a meaning, either positive or negative. For example, yellow was a symbol of the sun and of ripe corn growing in the fields. Blue shows that the person who was wearing that color had royal ancestors. Red stood for blood. Black symbolized war and death.

E.

Today, we can speak about fashionable colors. Fashion dictates not only the clothes we wear, but the colors too. Nowadays, every color under the sun seems available. We can choose strawberry red or bright orange, pink or lilac. The best thing is to go for the colors that suit you best. Choose a color that helps you to reflect your personality, that makes you feel confident and relaxed.