THE MAN IS VERY HAPPY

 Happiness is one of the most positive and universal emotions. A person may feel happy for many reasons, such as achieving a goal, spending time with loved ones, or experiencing something joyful. In this lesson, we will explore how to describe happiness, learn relevant vocabulary and grammar, and practice using this topic in different contexts.

This lesson will focus on describing feelings, using present tense grammar to express emotions, and discussing what makes people happy.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Facts and General Feelings

• Positive: The man is very happy because he got good news.
• Negative: He is not sad today.
• Question: Why is the man happy?

2. Adjectives to Describe Emotions

• Examples: Happy, joyful, excited, content, cheerful.
• Sentence Structure: Subject + verb "to be" + adjective.
  • He is happy.
  • They are cheerful.

3. Present Continuous for Ongoing Emotions

• Examples:
  • The man is smiling because he feels happy.
  • She is laughing at a funny joke.

4. Intensifiers with Adjectives

• Examples: Very, really, extremely.
  • The man is very happy.
  • She is extremely joyful.

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VOCABULARY

1. Happy: Feeling or showing pleasure. (He is happy today.)
2. Joyful: Full of happiness. (She feels joyful at the party.)
3. Cheerful: Showing happiness in appearance or behavior. (He has a cheerful smile.)
4. Excited: Feeling energetic and happy about something. (They are excited about the trip.)
5. Content: Peacefully happy. (I am content with my life.)
6. Smile: A facial expression showing happiness. (His smile is big.)
7. Laugh: A sound made when something is funny. (She laughs at the joke.)
8. Celebrate: To do something enjoyable because of success or happiness. (They celebrate his success.)
9. Bright: Shining with happiness. (She has bright eyes today.)
10. Grateful: Feeling thankful or happy. (I am grateful for my family.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Why are you so happy today?
• He looks very cheerful.
• I feel really joyful right now.
• She is smiling because she is excited.
• What makes you happy?
• Let’s celebrate this happy moment.
• Happiness is contagious.
• He is in a good mood today.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. The man is very happy because he got a new job.
2. She feels cheerful after talking to her friend.
3. We are smiling because it’s a sunny day.

Negative Sentences

1. He isn’t sad anymore; he feels happy now.
2. They are not upset; they are excited.
3. She doesn’t feel unhappy; she is content.

Questions

1. Why is the man smiling?
2. Is she feeling happy today?
3. Are they celebrating something?

Answers

1. He is smiling because he won a prize.
2. Yes, she is very happy today.
3. Yes, they are celebrating his birthday.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Why is the man smiling so much?
Tom: He just heard some great news!
Anna: Really? What happened?
Tom: He got promoted at work.
Anna: That’s wonderful! He must feel very happy.
Tom: Yes, he is very excited and grateful.

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READING

"A Happy Day for Mr. Brown"

Mr. Brown woke up feeling happy. It was his birthday, and his family had planned a surprise for him. When he walked into the living room, he saw balloons, gifts, and a big cake on the table. His children were smiling and singing, “Happy Birthday!”

Mr. Brown felt joyful and grateful. He hugged his family and said, “Thank you so much! You made my day very special.” They spent the morning laughing, taking pictures, and enjoying the cake.

In the afternoon, Mr. Brown received a phone call from his best friend. “Happy Birthday, my friend! Let’s celebrate together this weekend,” his friend said. Mr. Brown felt extremely happy. It was a perfect day for him.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why did Mr. Brown feel happy in the morning?
   A: He felt happy because his family planned a surprise for his birthday.

2. Q: What did Mr. Brown see in the living room?
   A: He saw balloons, gifts, and a big cake on the table.

3. Q: How did Mr. Brown’s family make him feel?
   A: They made him feel joyful and grateful.

4. Q: Who called Mr. Brown in the afternoon?
   A: His best friend called him.

5. Q: Why was it a perfect day for Mr. Brown?
   A: It was a perfect day because his family celebrated his birthday, and his friend planned to celebrate with him later.