Complete the text below with the words. Use Active or Passive Voice.
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Write an article (100-120 words) for the column called “Welcome to Celebrity's Home” at one of the interior decoration magazines.
A) accents, b) elegant, c) create, d) look, e) avoid
1. A room decorated in turquoise mixed with black and white has a bold and glamorous ______.
2. If you like turquoise, try to add some ______in this colour around the room.
3. Turquoise wallpapers are not very easy to find but they look really _____.
4. Some shades of brown or green mixed with turquoise can ________ a stylish masculine look in your room.
Describe a room decorated in turquoise in a well-known person's house to your readers. Remember to give some information about the person whose house you have visited, the interior and colour combinations used in the home decoration.
A. This colour is light, clean and airy. When a room 1) ________ (decorate) in white it calls attention to the unique shapes, textures, and all of the items in it. But decorating with white isn't easy. Many designers often 2) _______ (add) a touch of black or dark brown with picture frames and light fixtures.
B. Yellow is a cheerful colour and it is a popular choice for interiors. It 3) _______(influence) easily by what is around it and it can change dramatically with the amount of light that comes into the room. It 4) _______(can appear) warm or cool; bright or dark; all depending on companion colours as well as the type and amount of light in the room. For example, when paired with red, yellow 5) _______(take) on a reddish hue. When paired with green it takes on a citronish hue.
C. Pale and muted yellows are easier to use than bright hues. Usually soft tones 6) _______(use) for walls and large pieces of furniture and the strong shades 7) ______(save) for accent pieces. Yellow is a primary colour, so it can be paired with any other colour such as pink, turquoise, green, or even purple and orange.
D. Generally mirrors 8) ______(use)to open up the space and reflect light. As an example, a mirror placed across from a window reflects the natural light and outdoor view. Also glass and crystal accessories are nice additions to an all-white room. Mirrors or artwork in white frames, vases, and flowers as well as such small items as candlesticks, decorative boxes or any other favourite items 9) _______(can put) in a room decorated with white.
E. Because this colour is strong, the room can not have too many large scale yellow pieces in it. So, yellow is better for chairs and accent pillows than large sofas.
F. Wooden furniture frames, floors, ceiling beams or accessories add a natural element in a white room. Plain white walls can be boring if they 10) _______(not dress up)with artwork, mirrors and architectural details.
G. A stencil (damask is a very delicate option) creates an elegant design and a glamorous look. A matte paint 11) _______(can use) for the background and a glossy paint can be chosen for the stenciled portion. The result is really delicate. If the walls are made of wood, whitewashing often 12) _______(give) a shabby chic look to a room.
H. When it 13) ______(come) to bright hues, designers always balance it with another colour. For example, a yellow-and-white room with bits of black can look cheerful. If a homeowner paints the walls in a strong yellow shade, it 14) ______(recommend)to balance it with neutral furnishings.
69. Read extracts A-H again ad put them in the correct order to make two texts:
| Text One | 1.___ | 2. ____ | 3. ____ | 4. ____ |
| Text Two | 1. ___ | 2. ____ | 3. ____ | 4.____ |
70. Read the separated texts again and say if the statements below are true or false:
1. Accessories, textures and unusual shapes can serve as a focal point in a room with white walls.
2. Bright shades of yellow are rarely recommended for walls and large scale furniture.
3. Black frames often look dull on the white background.
4. Yellow works well with only soft colours on the colour wheel.
5. Whitewashed wooden walls look stylish and elegant in home interior.
71. In pairs, decide if it is about yellow or white:
1. This primary colour can be paired with any colour.
2. Designers often balance accessories in this colour with neutral furnishings.
3. The walls in this colour look boring it they are not dressed up with artworks, mirrors or other accessories.
4. This colour can change dramatically depending on the companion colours.
5. This colour looks clean and airy.
72. In each group circle the odd one out and prove your choice:
| 1. a) damask; | b) stencil; | c) whitewashing; | d) elegant; |
| 2. a) amount; | b) number; | c) quality; | d) quantity; |
| 3. a) bold; | b) pale; | c) light; | d) muted; |
| 4. a) artwork; | b) vase; | c) candlestick; | d) sofa; |
| 5. a) hue; | b) tone; | c) shade; | d) dark; |
| 6. a) unique; | b) special; | c) paired; | d) unusual. |
73. Match the words with the definitions:
| 1. unique | a) old, much worn; |
| 2. a beam | b) the proportion between the picture, map or plan; |
| 3. damask | c) unusual, different from all others; |
| 4. shabby | d) a long thick heavy piece of wood used in the building; |
| 5. a scale | e) a material with raised or flat pattern. |
74. Match the words to make up word combinations. Make up your own sentences with them:
| 1. to call attention | a) element in a room; |
| 2. a popular | b) to unique shapes; |
| 3. to open up | c) scale pieces of furniture; |
| 4. to have a large | d) choice for interior; |
| 5. to add a natural | e) space. |
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