Vocabulary:

brave - хоробрий

coward - боягуз

cowardly - боягузливо

nervous - схвильований, збуджений

to get worried - хвилюватися

safe - безпечний

to feel afraid - боятися

calm - спокійний

courageous - хоробрий

dangerous - небезпечний

to be terrified - бути наляканим

fear - страх

to be frightened - злякатися

to be petrified - остовпіти, закам'яніти

Questions:

1. What frightens you most?

2. What are the differences between adult fears and children's fears?

3. Can fear be enjoyable?

4. What do people do to make themselves afraid?

5. What methods are there to help people who have strong fears?

Text 3 the inner self: happiness and sadness

Mr. Simms never smiled. He lived in a small town where everyone was always in a good mood - everyone except him. He always seemed to be miserable and liked to make other people miserable too.

One day, while Mr. Simms was on his way to the bank, he met Mrs. Toogood. It was a beautiful sunny day and Mrs. Toogood felt great. "Well, good morning, Mr. Simms. What/s the matter? You look so depressed. Have you had some bad news?" she asked him.

"No, I'm fine, thank you, Mrs. Toogood," he said.

"Well, you shouldn't look so miserable, Mr. Simms, on such a lovely sunny day."

"It's sunny now," said Mr. Simms, "but it will probably rain laiter."

"Nonsense," said Mrs. Togood and she walked on.

Next, Mr. Simms walked past the flower shop where Miss Lightheart was putting out some lovely fresh flowers. "Good morning, Mr. Simms. Is everything all right? You look so sad. No deaths in the family, I hope?"

"No. Everything's fine, thank you, Miss Lightheart."

"Well then you shouldn't be looking so unhappy on such a beautiful day, Mr. Simms."

"It could rain later, you know, " said Mr. Simms. "It could rain."

"I don't think so, Mr. Simms. Good day to you."

Mr. Simms went to the bank where the bank manager, Mr. Freebody, gave him a large friendly smile. "Have you lost some money, Mr. Simms? You look so upset."

"There's nothing wrong with me," said Mr. Simms, "but tell me, why are you in such a good mood? You look very cheerful and pleased with life."

"Look outside," said Mr. Freebody. "It's such a fine day today."

"Hm. I wouldn't be surprised if it rained later," said Mr. Simms. "I wouldn't be surprised at all."

"Not today, Mr. Simms. Not today. And how much money would you like?"

Mr. Simms took his money and went home. As usual, he didn't look at all happy. He took his newspaper, sat down and started to read. He read for about an hour, when suddenly he noticed that the room was a little dark. There was a noise at the window and Mr. Simms looked out. He couldn't believe it. He was absolutely delighted and a big smile appeared on his face.

Vocabulary:

to be in a good mood - мати гарний настрій

to be miserable - бути нещасним

to look depressed - мати пригнічений вигляд

to feel sad - сумувати

to look unhappy - виглядати нещасним

to look so upset - виглядати таким засмученим

cheerful - веселий

to look pleased with life - виглядати задоволеним життям

to look happy - мати щасливий вигляд

to be delighted - радіти, бути у захопленні

Questions:

1. Why was Mrs. Toogood in such a good mood?

2. Why did Mr. Simms finally smile?

3. What puts you in good mood?

4. What makes you cry?

5. What makes people laugh? Can you tell a joke in English?