4 . In English, feeling "blue" means feeling sad. But in 2020, the word "blue" could mean something more positive (积极的) .
The Pantone Color Institute in the US forecasts (预测) color trends (趋势) every year. For 2020, it has chosen "classic blue", a color that reminds people of the sky before dark. The reason is that it brings "calm, confidence and connection," according to Pantone.
In 2020, people all over the world faced big challenges. Climate change, disease, homeless-ness... all of these problems made us feel nervous and uneasy. But as Pantone Vice(副) President Laurie Pressman said, "The color of classic blue has a comforting power."
Imagine that you are lying down on the ground and looking at the evening sky. Looking at the blue sky will make you feel calm and relaxed, as well as make you think on a deeper level.
Pantone said that classic blue connects people everywhere as we all look up at our shared sky. "This is a color we can relate to (引起共鸣) around the world, no matter where we live. We look outside the door and we see this color," Pressman said.
"Like blue jeans, it's always there and you're comfortable with it," said Pressman, who considered classic blue as a " timeless shade". If the color is never out of style, people won't throw "classic blue" things away. We can buy less and save resources.
So if you want to add some new things to your home, choose something blue to keep up with the latest trend.
1. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe the colour blue?
| A．Old-fashioned. | B．Powerful. | C．Nervous. | D．Uncomfortable. |
2. What does the underlined phrase "timeless shade" mean?
| A．失去时间的痕迹 | B．没有时间的阴影部分 | C．永不过时的颜色 | D．不受时间影响的树荫 |
3. What is the best title for this article?
| A．Try feeling "blue" | B．Buy something blue | C．Keep up with the trend | D．Connect all the people |
