LIFE IS NOT A BED OF ROSES

EXERCISE 1. DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS

1. Do you think young people nowadays are realistic about marriage? How can they prepare themselves for the reality of marriage? Do you think young couples are always truthful?

2. Have you ever lied to your boyfriend (girlfriend, spouse)? Why did you do it?

3. Is lying always wrong?

4. Imagine a world in which everyone always told the truth. What would it be like? Would it be better than this world?

5. How can different events affect our feelings?

6. How does “emotion “differ from “feeling”?

7. How do you usually express positive/ negative emotions and feelings?

I. BASIC VOCABULARY: FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS

EXERCISE 2. MATCH THE SITUATIONS BELOW WITH THE CORRESPONDING FEELINGS

1. I didn't understand any of the questions.

2. A huge dog came running towards me.

3. We're taking the kids to the zoo on Saturday.

4. I've got my driving test tomorrow.

5. I've been up since half past five.

6. I forgot my Dad's birthday again.

7. My Mum and Dad arrived at the club and started dancing!

8. You only say you don't like Steve because you haven't got a boyfriend.

a) I'm starting to feel really tired.

b) You're just jealous.

c) I was really scared.

d) I was really confused.

e) I feel so guilty.

f) I'm really nervous.

g) They're really excited.

h) I was so embarrassed.

EXERCISE 3. MATCH THE SITUATIONS WITH THE FEELINGS BELOW

1. I can't believe I got so drunk.

2. I didn't expect the film to be so violent.

3. Why didn't you phone to say you'd be late?

4. There's a huge spider in the bath!

5. They talked about computers all evening.

6. I got the results back from the hospital today. They're negative, thank goodness!

7. When my daughter became a doctor, I was really pleased.

8. She came home to find we'd organized a big party for her.

a) I'm really frightened of them.

b) I felt so proud.

c) We were very worried.

d) I was so bored.

e) I'm so relieved.

f) She was so surprised:

g) I feel so ashamed.

h) I was quite shocked by it.

EXERCISE 4. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN THE SITUATIONS BELOW

MOODS AND FEELINGS

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1. If you love Kay, you've got to tell her. Don't ……… your feelings from her.

2. Why ……… you in such a bad mood today? Have I upset you?

3. Ann's a very emotional person. She isn't afraid to ……… her feelings in public.

4. I've ……… mixed feelings about leaving. I'll be glad to say goodbye to this place, but I'll miss all my friends.

5. You seem to ………. in a good mood this morning! Have you won the lottery?

EXERCISE 5. USE THE EXPRESSIONS TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

GET + FEELING

get a bit tired get a bit worried

get really excited get bored

get nervous get a bit confused

get really jealous get embarrassed

1. My boyfriend doesn't like it if I speak to other boys when we're out. He ……….

2. Lisa said she'd be home by eleven. I'm beginning to ………..

3. Can't we go out and do something? I'm ………. just watching TV.

4. Shall we stop and have a rest soon? I'm ………..

5. We're taking the children camping next weekend. They're ………. about it.

6. Don't keep asking him about his girlfriend. Can't you see he's………..

7. These instructions aren't easy to follow. I'm ……….

8. I've got my driving test next month. I'm already ………. about it.

EXERCISE 6.

A) MATCH THE BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS OF THE SENTENCES BELOW

GETTING ANGRY

1. It doesn't take much to make him angry. He's always losing… a. and swearing.

2. When Sarah finds out I've broken her camera, she's going to go.. b. with rage.

3. He's very bad-tempered. He's always shouting… c. the roof.

4. I know you're angry but that's no reason to raise… d. mad.

5. I've never seen him so angry. He was shaking… e. his temper.