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Having nothing to do is boring.
I feel relieved to be back home at last.
Being back home at last is relieving.
I felt pleased when I heard the news.
Hearing the news was pleasing.
I felt annoyed when I was stuck in a traffic jam.
Being stuck in a traffic jam was annoying.
I felt disappointed when I failed the test.
Failing the test was disappointing.
Talk about two things – one pleasant and one unpleasant – that happened to you. Say what
happened and how you felt about it, as in the examples.
When my dog went missing I felt very worried.
When my dog came home again I felt relieved.
CHARACTER ADJECTIVES
11. Match the character adjectives to the definitions.
1 sociable a want things to be perfect
2 sentimental b like going to parties
3 conservative c show pity/love
4 perfectionist d can be trusted
5 arrogant e hate change/new ideas
6 confident f can’t wait for long
7 moody g make sensible decisions
8 reliable h be sure of your abilities
9 practical i change feelings frequently
10 impatient j think you’re better that others
Which of the adjectives above best describe you/your friends? Give reasons. Use adjectives
of your own as well.
I think I’m quite sociable, because I like going to parties and being with friends.
I wouldn’t say I’m shy, because I don’t feel uncomfortable with people I’ve just met.
WRITING
12. A Write a letter to a friend about a health problem that you have had recently. Write
what caused it, when/where it happened and what you did about it. Suggested example is
given below.
Dear Sally,
Hi! How are you? I’m writing to tell you about a problem that I’ve had recently.
About three weeks ago, I decided to go horse riding with my friend, Tina. At first, it was
great. We were riding through the forest near my house, and were really enjoying the
experience. Suddenly, there was a loud noise in the distance and my horse started galloping
through the trees. I couldn’t control him. Then, I hit my head against a low branch and fell
to the ground. My left leg was very painful and I couldn’t move it. Tina went for help. After
some time, my father came and got me, and took me to hospital.
It turned out that my leg was broken. The doctor put it in a cast. I’m not in pain, but I
haven’t been able to walk properly. I had to learn how to use crutches. At first, it was
difficult, but now I’m getting quite good. The doctor says that my cast will come off in
another three weeks, but it will be a long time before I go horse riding again!
Anyway, that’s my news. Please write back and tell me what you have been up to since I last
heard from you.
Lots of love,

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