Задание
  1. 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.
  1. 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