The Design of Living Space

According to paragraph 1, what kind of person is probably living in a room that is painted yellow and orange and is full of furniture and books?

• An organized and very intelligent person

• A disorganized and artistic person

• A quiet person who prefers staying at home alone

• A busy person who enjoys an exciting life

Yin is strong active energy.

• True

• False

A husband and wife, who are both 65 years old, are designing a peaceful bedroom. According to paragraphs 3 and 4, what threee principles of Feng shui can guide them in their design?

• The walls should be blue.

• The colors should be soft.

• The door should point north to remove negative energy.

• The head of the bed should point north.

• There should not be any mirrors in the room.

What emotion does often the blue color bring in people?

• balance

• stability

• peace

• excitement

Why do most people paint their rooms white, according to paragraph 4?

• it is a very functional color so designers like to use it.

• It makes rooms appear larger than they are.

• It is the most popular color.

• It helps people to sleep better.

Which of the following are some ways to solve the problem of small living spaces, according to paragraph 5? Choose all that apply.

• Don't use windows.

• Use three-dimensional space.

• Fold furniture into the walls.

• Paint the walls a bright color.

• Put bookshelves high up on the walls.

Which of the following is not stated in Reading 3?

• People often design their living space as an expression of their personality.

• Red is a very masculine color.

• Blue, green, and white are good colors for a bedroom.

• The head of a bed should not face northeast.

• Some people believe that rooms have energy.