Part One_Rachael_student_worksheet

1. How do you feel about trying new things, such as a challenging sport, a new dish or a new skill?

Choose the statements that best fit you. Then work in pairs and compare your answers.

o Fine if no one’s watching o Why should I?

o Food yes, sports no. o Not very positive, but I know it’s good
o I love it! for me.

2. Look at these photos. Read the 4 comments below. Can you match the comments to a photo?

From: Speakout Upper Intermediate 2 nd Edition Student’s Book, Eales, F. & Oakes, S., Pearson 2015
From: Speakout Upper Intermediate 2 nd Edition Student’s Book, Eales, F. & Oakes, S., Pearson 2015
3. Look at the comments again. Can you find 5 verb phrases and 5 adjectives that describe feelings?
Work in pairs.

How many of these have a positive meaning?

a. f.

b. g.

c. h.

d. i.

e. j.

4. Now match the words below with the phases and adjectives you found above. Compare your
answers with your partner.

1. disappointed and angry 6. very interested

2. felt embarrassed 7. felt nervous

3. thrilled 8. petrified

4. disgusted me 9. admiring

5. glad it was finished 10. embarrassing

5. Can you think of times when you have felt these emotions? Use the adjectives or phrases to
describe your experiences.

From: Speakout Upper Intermediate 2 nd Edition Student’s Book, Eales, F. & Oakes, S., Pearson 2015