SHE'S AFRAID

 Fear is a basic human emotion, and expressing it in English is a useful skill. This topic teaches students how to describe emotions, particularly fear, and how to use vocabulary and expressions related to feelings. Students will learn how to structure sentences to talk about fear and other emotions using verbs like be and feel along with adjectives and nouns.

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GRAMMAR

Talking About Emotions with "Be" and "Feel"

• Use be to describe someone's emotional state:
  • She is afraid.
  • He is nervous.
• Use feel to describe temporary emotions:
  • I feel scared.
  • They feel uneasy.

Common Sentence Structures

1. Subject + be + adjective
   • She is afraid.
2. Subject + feel + adjective
   • I feel anxious.
3. Subject + be + afraid of + noun/verb (-ing)
   • She is afraid of spiders.
   • He is afraid of failing the test.

Examples

• Positive: She is afraid of the dark.
• Negative: She isn’t afraid of swimming.
• Questions: Is she afraid of heights?

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VOCABULARY

1. Afraid: Feeling fear or worry. (She is afraid of loud noises.)
2. Scared: Frightened or alarmed. (I feel scared in the dark.)
3. Nervous: Feeling worried or anxious. (He is nervous about the exam.)
4. Worried: Concerned about something. (They are worried about their trip.)
5. Terrified: Extremely scared. (I am terrified of snakes.)
6. Shy: Feeling nervous around others. (She feels shy in big groups.)
7. Brave: Showing no fear. (He is brave in dangerous situations.)
8. Uneasy: Feeling slightly nervous. (I feel uneasy in crowded places.)
9. Fearful: Full of fear. (She is fearful of getting lost.)
10. Calm: Not afraid or anxious. (Try to stay calm.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Are you afraid of…?
• She looks nervous.
• Don’t be scared; it’s okay.
• I’m worried about what will happen.
• He feels uneasy around strangers.
• She’s terrified of speaking in public.
• Stay calm and take a deep breath.
• You are braver than you think.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She is afraid of thunderstorms.
2. I feel nervous about the test.
3. He is scared of heights.

Negative Sentences

1. She isn’t afraid of dogs.
2. I don’t feel scared anymore.
3. They aren’t nervous about the meeting.

Questions

1. Is she afraid of spiders?
2. Are you nervous about your performance?
3. Does he feel uneasy around strangers?

Answers

1. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
2. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
3. Yes, he does. / No, he doesn’t.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Sarah. You look worried. Is everything okay?
Sarah: Hi, Anna. I’m feeling a bit nervous. I have a presentation later.
Anna: Oh, I understand. Are you afraid of speaking in front of people?
Sarah: Yes, I am. I always feel uneasy in front of a big audience.
Anna: Don’t worry! You’ll do great. Just stay calm and take deep breaths.
Sarah: Thanks, Anna. I’ll try my best.

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READING

"Facing Fears"

Emma is a young girl who is afraid of many things. She is afraid of the dark, loud noises, and big animals. One day, her mother tells her that it’s important to be brave and face her fears. Emma decides to try.

She starts with small steps. At night, she keeps a flashlight next to her bed. This helps her feel less scared of the dark. Next, she goes to the park where there are dogs. At first, she feels nervous, but then she realizes the dogs are friendly. Slowly, Emma becomes more confident.

Now, Emma knows that being afraid is normal, but facing her fears makes her stronger.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What is Emma afraid of?
   A: Emma is afraid of the dark, loud noises, and big animals.

2. Q: What does her mother tell her?
   A: Her mother tells her to be brave and face her fears.

3. Q: How does Emma face her fear of the dark?
   A: She keeps a flashlight next to her bed.

4. Q: How does Emma feel about dogs at first?
   A: She feels nervous.

5. Q: What does Emma learn about fear?
   A: Emma learns that being afraid is normal, but facing fears makes her stronger.