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  1. What is your favorite color?
  2. Which color do you dislike? Why?
  3. What colors do your friends like the most?
  4. What colors would make you uncomfortable in your room?

Sample Answers

What is your favorite color? You know, I've always been a huge fan of blue. I think it's because it's just such a calming color, you know? It reminds me of a clear summer sky or a still ocean, and it always seems to put me at ease. Plus, it's just such a versatile color - it can be bright and bold, or soft and soothing, depending on the shade.

Which color do you dislike? Why? To be honest, I've never been a big fan of the color brown. I think it's because it's just so dull and boring - it doesn't really evoke any strong emotions or feelings in me. Plus, it's just so common - everything from dirt to furniture to clothes seems to be brown, and it just gets old after a while.

What colors do your friends like the most? My friends are all really into bright, bold colors - they love anything that's gonna make a statement. My best friend Emily is obsessed with hot pink, and she's always wearing bright pink clothes and accessories. My other friend Mike is more into neon green - he's always got neon green sneakers or a neon green hat on. They're just really into anything that's gonna stand out and get attention.

What colors would make you uncomfortable in your room? I think if my room was painted a really dark, gloomy color like black or dark grey, it would really affect my mood. I like my room to be a place where I can relax and unwind, and dark colors just don't promote that kind of atmosphere. Plus, it would make the room feel really small and claustrophobic. I need a lot of natural light and bright colors to feel energized and motivated.

Key Phrases and Idioms

a huge fan of
to really like or enjoy something
I'm a huge fan of that band
She's a huge fan of hiking
dull and boring
lacking interest or excitement
The movie was dull and boring
The lecture was dull and boring
make a statement
to attract attention or express oneself
The bright pink dress really made a statement
The graffiti made a statement about the city's decay
stand out
to be noticeable or prominent
The bright yellow car really stood out in the parking lot
She stood out from the crowd with her unique style
get attention
to attract notice or interest
The flashy billboard got a lot of attention
The new employee got a lot of attention from the boss

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