In the mood
Himmelhochjauchzend oder zu Tode betrübt? Dazwischen liegen zahlreiche Zwischentöne – und jede Menge Adjektive, die sie beschreiben. VANESSA CLARK präsentiert englische Wörter und Wendungen, die jede Stimmung perfekt zum Ausdruck bringen.
EASY MEDIUM ADVANCED
What mood are you in today? How do you feel, and can you describe your feelings? Maybe you’re in the mood for moody language? Then try this vocabulary test to learn 60 very useful adjectives that describe emotions.
There are 20 questions, each at three different language levels – easy, medium and advanced – so that you can test yourself at your own level or try all the questions. Circle the correct answers and see how far you get.
11. Who is frightened?
A. I’m afraid I can’t go out tonight. B. I’m afraid to go out alone at night.
12. Who is depressed?
A. My mood is very low.
B. I can always look on the bright side.
13. Who is enthusiastic? A. Can we delay the start? B. I can’t wait to start!
14. Who is stressed?
A. I’ve got the day off today. B. I’ve got too much to do today.
15. Who is upset?
A. You’ve hurt my feelings. B. I’ve hurt my finger.
16. Who is homesick?
A. I miss my family and friends.
B. I have to stay at home today because I’m sick.
17. Who is spontaneous? A. Let’s have an adventure! B. Let’s stick to the plan!
13. Who is ashamed?
A. I’ve made my family
proud.
B. I’ve let my family down.
14. Who is furious? A. I’m so hungry! B. I’m so angry!
15. Who is restless?
A. I can’t sit still. Let’s do
something!
B. I just need a rest.
16. Who is calm?
A. This is a disaster! B. Things happen, but life
goes on.
17. Who is astonished?
A. It’s only to be expected. B. I can hardly believe it.
18. Who is dissatisfied?
A. This isn’t good enough. B. This is perfect.
19. Who is curious?
A. What’s happening? Let’s
find out!
B. I don’t know – and I
don’t care!
20. Who is confused?
A. Let me explain what’s going on.
I have no idea what’s going on.
B.
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B.
2. A.
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3. A.
B.
4. Who is stunned?
A. Wow, that’s a shock! B. Yeah, I was half
expecting it.
5. A. B.
6. A. B.
7. Who is underwhelmed? A. To be honest, I was hoping for a bit more.
This exceeds my wildest dreams.
B.
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Who is sulky?
Come on over and let’s do something.
Just leave me to stew in my own juice.
Who is unsettled?
I’m just going with the flow.
Something’s niggling me.
Who is reckless? Always read the small print.
Live dangerously!
Who is apprehensive? I’m a bit anxious.
I’m totally at ease.
Who is baffled? It’s as clear as day. It’s as clear as mud.
Who is jaded?
The shine has worn off this and I’m a bit weary. I’m determined to keep going.
Who is reluctant?
I don’t really want to do this if I can avoid it. Sign me right up!
10. Who is touchy?
A. Sorry, I’m feeling a bit
sensitive today. B. Sorry, I’m very busy
today.