In this topic, we will talk about habits that bother us. Bothersome habits are actions that make us feel annoyed or uncomfortable. Everyone has different things that bother them. For example, some people do not like when others chew loudly or are always late. Talking about these habits helps us understand each other better.
Examples:
I get annoyed when people talk loudly on the phone.
She feels uncomfortable when people interrupt her.
They don't like it when someone leaves a mess.
GRAMMAR
We use the present simple tense to describe habits that bother us.
Structure:
Subject + verb (add -s/es for he, she, it)
Examples:
Loud chewing bothers me.
He interrupts people all the time.
They leave their trash everywhere.
Negative Sentences:
It does not bother me when people are late.
She does not like messy desks.
We do not mind small mistakes.
Questions:
Does loud music bother you?
Do people interrupt you often?
Does he complain a lot?
Short Answers:
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn't.
Yes, they do. / No, they don't.
VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Bother – to make someone feel annoyed or uncomfortable
Annoy – to make someone feel a little angry
Interrupt – to stop someone from speaking
Messy – not clean or organized
Noise – loud or unpleasant sound
Polite – showing good manners
Rude – not polite or respectful
Habit – something you do often without thinking
Respect – showing care for others' feelings
Patience – the ability to stay calm when something bothers you
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
That really bothers me.
I can't stand that habit.
It makes me feel uncomfortable.
I try to ignore it.
I wish people were more polite.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I don't mind when people laugh loudly.
She stays calm even when interrupted.
They are patient with small mistakes.
Negative:
I do not like it when people chew loudly.
He does not tolerate rude behavior.
We do not enjoy messy rooms.
Questions and Answers:
Does loud talking bother you? – Yes, it does.
Do messy desks annoy you? – Yes, they do.
Does she mind waiting? – No, she doesn't.
CONVERSATION
Emma: What habits bother you?
Liam: I don't like it when people talk during movies.
Emma: Oh, me too! It’s very annoying.
Liam: Also, I get bothered when someone is always late.
Emma: That is frustrating. I try to be on time.
Liam: Me too. I think being polite is important.
Emma: Yes, small habits can make a big difference!
READING
Habits That Bother Us
Everyone has habits that can bother others. Some common bothersome habits are chewing loudly, interrupting conversations, being late, and making a mess. When we notice these habits, we can learn to be patient or talk kindly about them. Understanding others' feelings helps us live and work better together. Small changes can make a big difference in our relationships.
Questions:
What are some common habits that bother people?
What should we do when a habit bothers us?
How can understanding others' feelings help us?
What small change can help improve relationships?
Why is patience important?
Answers:
Chewing loudly, interrupting, being late, and making a mess.
Be patient or talk kindly about it.
It helps us live and work better together.
Changing small habits.
Because it helps us deal with bothersome habits calmly.
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