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Although there are many different cultures,
emotions and feelings are the same for all human beings. They
feel the same sensations for joy, fear, sadness or love but
express them using different words and adjectives. |
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1. EXPRESSING EMOTIONS
AND FEELINGS |
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a. These adjectives describe NEGATIVE
emotions or feelings: |
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angry |
disappointed |
humiliated |
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annoyed |
disconcerted |
impatient |
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anxious |
discontented |
indignant |
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apprehensive |
disillusioned |
infuriated |
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baffled |
embarrassed |
irritated |
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bored |
exasperated |
low |
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browned off |
fed up |
mystified |
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concerned |
frightened |
puzzled |
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confused |
furious |
terrified |
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depressed |
horrified |
worried |
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b. These adjectives describe POSITIVE
emotions or feelings: |
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amazed |
excited |
pleased |
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astonished |
fascinated |
satisfied |
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astounded |
glad |
staggered |
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curious |
happy |
stunned |
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delighted |
interested |
surprised |
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enthralled |
intrigued |
thrilled |
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2. EXPRESSING MOODS
AND ATTITUDES |
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While we are speaking, we usually express
certain moods, feelings and attitudes, and in the CPE exam (listening
comprehension test) you may have to recognise different moods,
attitudes, feelings and registers.
The moods and feelings are: |
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DISGUST |
Eeugh! That fish looks really awful! |
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ENTHUSIASM |
I can't think of anything better than OM Personal
English for academic courses! |
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PAIN |
Ouch! I've just cut my tongue! |
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SURPRISE |
Good heavens! Did you really win the lottery? |
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ANNOYANCE,
DISAPPROVAL
or ANGER |
Honey, you might have told me about that! |
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APPREHENSION
or WORRY |
Oh, dear! She was such a nice woman. Poor girl... |
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BOREDOM
or LACK OF
INTEREST |
Mm, it's all right, if you like that sort of dress. |
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IRONY or
SARCASM |
Opera music? Oh yes, I really love opera!!! |
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On the next page you will be able to practise
this grammar. |
