20.11_Intermediate_Talking About Happiness
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250912
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgR8jtiAIZLMQqSICqWmo
Vocabulary
|
English |
Pronunciation |
Slovak |
|---|---|---|
|
grumpy |
/ˈɡrʌmpi/ |
mrzutý, podráždený |
|
to cheer up |
/tʃɪər ʌp/ |
rozveseliť (sa) |
|
to take time out |
/teɪk taɪm aʊt/ |
dať si pauzu, oddýchnuť si |
|
to have a chat |
/hæv ə tʃæt/ |
porozprávať sa |
|
to change the situation |
/tʃeɪndʒ ðə ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ |
zmeniť situáciu |
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to feel emotions |
/fiːl ɪˈməʊʃənz/ |
cítiť emócie |
|
hopeful |
/ˈhəʊpfəl/ |
plný nádeje |
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to act happy |
/ækt ˈhæpi/ |
predstierať šťastie |
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to cover emotions |
/ˈkʌvə ɪˈməʊʃənz/ |
potláčať emócie |
Questions and Answers
Q: What makes you happy in your daily life?
A:Small things. For example, a beautiful flower, a cute dog on a walk, or nice weather.
Q: Do you prefer spending time alone or with other people when you want to feel happy? Why?
A:It depends. I can be happy on my own, but sometimes it’s nice to spend time with people who make me happy.
Q: Is it easy for you to stay positive when something bad happens?
A:It’s not easy for me, but I try to stay positive when something bad happens.
Q: Do you think happiness depends more on people around you or on yourself?
A:On yourself. I think you have to be happy with yourself first, and then you can be happy with the people around you.
Q: What do you usually do when you feel sad or upset?
A:I go for a walk, listen to some rock music, do some exercise, or cry a little – that usually helps.
Q: What activities help you to relax and take time out?
A:Reading, walking in nature, crafting, and gardening.
Q: Do you think it’s OK to feel sad sometimes? Why or why not?
A:It’s normal to feel sad from time to time. I don’t think anyone can be happy all the time.
Q: What’s the best way to deal with negative emotions?
A:Everyone has their own way of dealing with negative emotions, but for me the best way is writing.
Q:Can you remember a time when you were really happy? What happened?
A:When I got my first dog, I was the happiest girl in the world.