Unit 5 – Feeling and Emotion

Starting off

Work in pairs and answer the questions.

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1. Ask your friend how they are feeling?
2. What do you think your friend should do?

Listening

Vocabulary

1. Look at the following expressions and how to use them.

FeelingsOpinion
I feel…
I’m feeling…

I’m…

It makes me feel…

I’m so…

I’m not feeling…

It’s hard for me to…

I can’t help but feel…

I think…
In my opinion…

I believe…

For me…

As far as I’m concerned…

From my point of view…

To me…

If you ask me…

Short conversation
(woman) How does James feel about the food?
(man) He said it’s okay, but he barely touched it.
(narrator) What does the man imply about James?

Answer Choices:
A) James didn’t enjoy the food much.
B) James loved the food but wasn’t hungry.
C) James always eats very little.
D) James wants to take the food home for later.

(woman) I’ve been feeling exhausted lately and can’t seem to recover.
(man) Sometimes the best remedy is to get plenty of rest and not overexert yourself.
(narrator) What does the man mean?

Answer Choices:
A) The woman should avoid physical strain and get more rest.
B) The woman should dress warmly to feel better.
C) The exhaustion is due to being in cold weather.
D) Taking breaks is the only way to prevent illness.

Exercises

Listen to the conversation and answer the question.

Audio Player

Grammar -> modal verbs

TypeModal VerbsExamples
AbilityCan, could
  • David can speak three languages
  • He could speak fluent French when he was 5
PermissionCan, could, may
  • Can I sit in that chair please?
  • Could I open the window?
  • May I borrow your dictionary
Adviceshould
  • You should visit your dentist at least twice a year.
  • You should try to lose weight.
ObligationMust, have to
  • I must memorize all of these rules about tenses
  • You have to take off your shoes before you get into the mosque
PossibilityMight, may, could, can
  • It looks nice, but it might be very expensive
  • Richard may be coming to see us tomorrow

Exercise

Fill in the correct form of can, could, may, might, must, have to, should.


Speaking

1. Look at the following expressions about asking and giving opinion

Asking OpinionGiving Opinion
What do you think about…
How do you feel about…
What’s your opinion on…
Do you agree with…
What are your thoughts on…
Do you think…
How do you see…
What would you say about…
I think…
In my opinion…
Personally, I believe…
To me…
I feel that…
As far as I’m concerned…
From my point of view…
If you ask me…

2. How do you feel about expressing emotions openly in public? Do you think it’s a good or bad thing? Explain your opinion.
3. Do you think expressing gratitude can improve someone’s mood and well-being? Why or why not? Provide examples to support your opinion.
4. Discuss the questions above with your friends.

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