This page provides a complete Q Skills Level 2 Unit 2 lesson plan for the Reading & Writing strand of the Q: Skills for Success series, widely used in ESL and EFL classrooms. The unit’s theme, colour and behaviour, gives students a natural context for practising vocabulary, listening comprehension, and critical thinking through a short video and two follow-up activities. Teachers preparing a Q Skills Level 2 Unit 2 class for the first time can use the materials below exactly as they appear, or adapt them to fit a shorter class period. For more ready-to-use materials like this one, browse the full lesson plans library.
“How do colors affect our behavior?”
Instructions for the video Activity:
Watch the video and learn how colors can affect our mood and behavior. There are two activities related to this video. First, there is a cloze exercise where students drag and drop words into blank spaces within a text. In the second activity, there is a multiple-choice quiz where students are given choices. The students can see the results after completing the quiz.
Watch the above video and complete the quiz
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1. What type of color does red tend to be seen as?
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2. Who conducted a study that showed participants to look at a selection of colors and then rate how they felt about themselves?
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3. What did the results of a study show when participants were presented with a blue background?
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4. What color can have a calming effect on our behavior?
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5. What were different participants in a study asked to look at?
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6. How did people feel about the colors associated with happiness and relaxation?
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Unit 2 – Vocabulary 1 – Reading & Writing
Unit 2 – R & W -Vocabulary 1 – Quiz 1
Unit 2 – R & W – Vocabulary 1 – Quiz 1
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ENG 002- Unit 2 – Reading 1 – Comprehension Questions – Quiz
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, pages 30 and 31. The title of the reading passage is ” What Colors Do You Like to Wear?”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
1.What does the text suggest about people's preference for colors?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
2. According to the text, what is the significance of the color one prefers?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
3. What does the color black suggest about someone?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
4. Why is blue considered a good color to wear to a job interview?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
5.What is the color yellow associated with?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
6. What does the text say about people who wear bright shades of red?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
7. Which color is said to represent peace and happiness?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
8. What trait is common among people who like to wear white?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?
9. How do colors have different meanings in different cultures?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?
10. Why should one be careful about the colors they wear?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
ENG 002- Unit 2 – Reading 1 – Finding the Main Idea – Quiz
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, pages 30 and 31. The title of the reading passage is ” What Colors Do You Like to Wear?”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 1: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 2: What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 3: What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 4: What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 5: What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 6: What is the main idea of the sixth paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 7: What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ What colors do you like to wear?”
Question 8: What is the main idea of the whole reading passage?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 2 – Reading 1 – Quiz – What Colors Do You Like to Wear?
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, pages 30 and 31. The title of the reading passage is ” What Colors Do You Like to Wear?”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
1. What does wearing black suggest about a person?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
2.What color is often seen in university graduation robes?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
3.What feeling does blue give according to scientists?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
4. What color is associated with active, creative people?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
5.Which university says that the color green gives you a good mood?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
6.What color is associated with peace and happiness?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers .
7.What color is associated with starting something new?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers .
8.What does white represent in the United States?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers .
9.What does white mean in India, China, and Japan?
Read the article " What colors do you like to wear?" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 30 and 31 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers .
10.How can color affect people?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 2 – Vocabulary 2 – Reading & Writing
Unit 2 – R & W -Vocabulary 2 – Quiz 1
Unit 2 – R & W -Vocabulary 2 – Quiz 2
Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
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Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
Choose the option ( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 2 – Reading 2 – Quiz – The Importance of Color in Business
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, page 36. The title of the reading passage is ” The Importance of Color in Business”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .Then Choose the option
( A,B,C or D) for the correct answers
1. Colors are important to businesses because _______.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .Then Choose the option
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2. When companies want to show that they're dependable, they usually choose the colors_______.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .Then Choose the option
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3. Some companies choose the color green to show __________.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Choose (True) if the statement is true, or choose (False) if the statement is false.
4. Brown was a good color for a reliable company in the 1950s.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Choose (True) if the statement is true, or choose (False) if the statement is false.
5. Using colors is important to establish a company's brand.
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Getting the Meaning from Context:
Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Read the parts in the passage again and look at the sentences before or after the word to help you understand its meaning.
6. And when you think about Mc.Donalds, you will think about those two bright and CHEERFUL colors. (Paragraph 1)
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Getting the Meaning from Context:
Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Read the parts in the passage again and look at the sentences before or after the word to help you understand its meaning.
7. Companies use color so that you will NOTICE them. (Paragraph 1)
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Getting the Meaning from Context:
Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Read the parts in the passage again and look at the sentences before or after the word to help you understand its meaning.
8. Like the sky and the ocean, blue is a powerful and PEACEFUL color. (Paragraph 2)
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Getting the Meaning from Context:
Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Read the parts in the passage again and look at the sentences before or after the word to help you understand its meaning.
9.But UPS decided to make it a positive SYMBOL of its business. (Paragraph 4)
Read the article " The importance of color in business" in your “Reading and Writing book” page 36 .
Getting the Meaning from Context:
Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Read the parts in the passage again and look at the sentences before or after the word to help you understand its meaning.
10. Companies believe that customers RESPOND strongly to their colors. (Paragraph 4)
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 2 – Reading 2 – Comprehension Questions – Quiz
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, page 36. The title of the reading passage is ” The Importance of Color in Business”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
1) What is the purpose of companies using colors in their advertising?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
2) What color is associated with computer companies like Microsoft and Dell?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
3) What does blue represent for computer companies?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
4) How did Apple differentiate their computers from other companies in the 1990s?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
5) What colors does McDonald's use in their branding?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
6) What color does BP use in its branding that is unique to the oil industry?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
7) What does the color green symbolize for BP?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
8) What company is known for using brown in its branding?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
9) Why does UPS continue to use brown in its branding today?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
10) Which of the following is a reason why companies carefully consider the colors for their products and advertising?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Unit 2 – Reading 2 – Finding the Main Idea
Instructions for the Activity :
Read the article in your book, page 36. The title of the reading passage is ” The Importance of Color in Business”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
Question 1: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
Question 2: What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business”
Question 3: Why does BP use green and yellow for its colors?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business"
Question 4: What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph about UPS?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business"
Question 5: What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?
Read the article on page 36 of your “Reading and Writing book” and choose the correct answers. The title of the reading passage is “ The importance of color in business"
Question 6: What is the main idea of the whole reading passage?
Please retake the quiz if you have got less than 60% marks.
Related Units: Back to Reading & Writing Unit 1 · Continue to Reading & Writing Unit 3 · Reading & Writing – Level 2
Teaching Notes for Q Skills Level 2 Unit 2
When running this Q Skills Level 2 Unit 2 activity, allow about 15 minutes for the video and roughly 10 minutes for each follow-up task, since the cloze exercise and multiple-choice quiz both benefit from a brief class discussion afterward. Encourage students to justify their quiz answers using details from the video rather than guessing, and pause the video partway through to ask a quick prediction question – this keeps engagement high in a Q Skills Level 2 Unit 2 session and reinforces the reading-and-writing skills the unit targets. For background on the pedagogy behind the series, see Oxford University Press’s official Q: Skills for Success course overview.
