Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends largely     1       cultural values. To the Egyptians, green is a color     2     stands for the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children     3     (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect     4     (they) against evils.

People’s     5    (choose) of colors is also affected by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally     6     physically. When     7    (work) in green environment, people have fewer stomach aches. Red can make a person’s blood pressure     8    (rise) and increase people’s appetite. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that     9     (easy) catches a person’s eye. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. Therefore,     10     you want to eat less, eating from blue plates can help.