Задание
- Read the sentences and look at the words in bold
- Applying some stress reduction techniques, for example, talking through a problem with a psychologist or simply crying can make people feel less miserable.
- She was anxious about her new responsibilities and a bit alarmed, thinking that she wouldn't be able to handle them.
- Although we reconciled after a quarrel, we still rarely talked with my friend. Every time we did, I felt
awkward
because I didn't know what to say to him. - Michael believes that this attempt to retake the driving test is desperate. He says this is because he has already failed it several times and is simply unable to drive a car.
- Bad results on tests and exams tend to be too upsetting for students who put a lot of effort into their studies.
- After I shared my problem with my friend, I felt relieved as she supported me and gave me advice.
- Kelly, who suffers from arachnophobia, was shown a small spider. She usually feels disgusted by spiders, but, surprisingly, she didn't feel that way this time.
- After a long quarrel, Jack made up with his sister and looked really
content
after that. - Looking forward to a very interesting football match, Nicholas was so animated and thrilled.
- Kate was late for the party, as usual, and her friend, who had to wait for a long time, was absolutely furious.
- Read the words and tick the right definitions
miserable
- very unhappy or uncomfortable
- very excited and pleased
alarmed
- feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this
- anxious or afraid that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
awkward
- causing problems, worry, or embarrassment
- making you feel tired
desperate
- very uncomfortable
- giving little hope of success; tried when everything else has failed
upsetting
- making you feel unhappy, anxious or annoyed
- making you feel embarrassed
relieved
- feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this
- feeling extreme dislike or disapproval of something
disgusted
- very excited and pleased
- feeling extreme dislike or disapproval of something
content
- happy and satisfied with what you have
- anxious or afraid that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
thrilled
- very excited and pleased
- very unhappy or uncomfortable
furious
- very excited and pleased
- very angry