Reading Comprehension Test 9th form

1.Red is the colour of power and vitality. People who like red don't always think about other people's feelings and tend to blame others for their problems. They enjoy giving orders and expect everyone to listen to them.

2. Pink symbolizes love and beauty. People who prefer pink are very sensitive and often have an unrealistic outlook on the world. They tend to behave in a reserved way when they meet new people. They can be very gentle and loving and they want others to treat them in the same way.

3. If you like green best, it means that you admire truth and honesty. You have a good sense of what is right and what is wrong. You are sociable, gentle and kind, too. Sometimes this means that other people take advantage of you - they will ask for your help because they know you won't say no.

4. People who prefer black enjoy appearing mysterious, but they also like to be in control. They often have big dreams and set themselves challenging goals to achieve, but they like to keep them secret- they don't like sharing their thoughts with other people.

5. Yellow is the colour of happiness and imagination. People who choose yellow are good-natured and joyful. They love to laugh and have a good sense of humour. They enjoy challenges and need to learn new things because they tend to get bored very quickly.

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