Vocabulary
Sandy is writing an article about colours in different cultures. Complete her writing with the correct forms of the words in the box.
traditional good luck meaning symbol fashion example calm celebrate
What do colours mean?
Colours have different (1)
in different cultures. Here in China, red usually means happiness or (2)
. That is why women wear red dresses at their weddings! Red is not only a big part of Chinese wedding (3)
. Some people also wear red to (4)
the Spring Festival. However, in many Western countries, red is a (5)
of love, anger or excitement.
What about blue? In Japanese culture, people often feel (6)
when they see blue. But in the USA, blue is the colour of sadness. When Americans are sad, they often say they are feeling blue. Isn’t that interesting?
Another (7) ______ is white. In India, white represents sadness and respect for the dead. However, it is (8) ______ for women in the UK to wear white dresses when they get married because it shows new beginnings and happiness.
Grammar
Chloe is writing about her plan to save money for a dress. Complete the article with the correct forms of the words in brackets or by choosing the correct words in brackets.
Near my house is a great dress shop. In the shop window, (1)
(there be) a beautiful green dress. I really want to buy (2)
(a/an/the) dress, but I do not have enough money at the moment. (3)
(How/Where/Why) can I pay for it?
I have a plan to make (4)
(some/any) money! My parents (5)
(have) some old jeans, shirts and dresses. I plan to use (6)
(they/them/it) to make new things! Then, I can sell these things at a local market. It (7)
(be) a great idea!
I have some time to do this (8)
(in/at/on) the evenings. Right now, I (9)
(work) on my first design for a new bag out of an old dress.