Welcome to the World of Feelings!
Hello there! Today, we are going to explore the "Feelings & Emotions" chapter. Understanding these words is very important for the Pre-Secondary One Hong Kong Attainment Test. Why? Because many reading stories and listening tasks ask you how a character feels. If you know these words, you can find the right answers much faster!
Don't worry if some words look long or difficult. We will break them down together, step-by-step. Let’s get started!
1. Positive Feelings (The Good Stuff!)
These are the words we use when things are going well. We often feel these during a school party, on a public holiday, or when we get a good mark on a test.
• Excited: You feel this when you are looking forward to something fun. Example: "I am so excited about our school trip to Disneyland tomorrow!"
• Proud: You feel this when you (or someone you know) did something great. Example: "My parents were proud of me when I won the English speech competition."
• Relieved: You feel this when something bad was going to happen, but it didn't! Or when a hard task is finally finished. Example: "I felt relieved when the difficult math exam was over."
• Confident: You feel sure of yourself and your abilities. Example: "I have studied hard, so I feel confident that I will pass the test."
Quick Review:
Key Takeaway: Positive feelings usually have "happy energy." Use words like proud for achievements and relieved for finishing hard work.
2. Negative Feelings (The Tricky Moments)
Sometimes things don't go our way. These words help us describe those "not-so-happy" moments.
• Disappointed: You feel this when something you hoped for did not happen. Example: "Tom was disappointed because it rained on his birthday and he couldn't play football."
• Nervous: You feel a bit scared or worried about something you have to do. Example: "I always feel nervous before I have to speak in front of the whole class."
• Jealous: You feel this when you want something that someone else has. Example: "Amy felt jealous because her brother got a brand new bicycle."
• Lonely: You feel sad because you are alone or have no one to talk to. Example: "The new student felt lonely because he didn't have any friends yet."
• Embarrassed: You feel uncomfortable because you did something silly in front of others. Example: "I felt embarrassed when I tripped and fell in the school canteen."
Memory Trick:
Think of the word Disappointed as "I missed the point." You wanted the "point" (the goal), but you "missed" it!
3. Confusing Pairs: -ed vs. -ing
This is a very common mistake in the Attainment Test! Let's learn the difference so you can avoid it.
-ed Adjectives: Describe how a person feels.
Example: "I am bored." (This means I feel like there is nothing fun to do.)
-ing Adjectives: Describe the thing or situation that causes the feeling.
Example: "This book is boring." (The book is the reason I feel bored.)
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Don't say: "I am very interesting in English." (This is wrong!)
Do say: "I am very interested in English." (This is how you feel.)
Do say: "English is an interesting subject." (This describes the subject.)
Did you know?
If you say "I am boring," it means you think you are a person who is not fun! You probably meant to say "I am bored" (you feel bored right now).
4. How to Find Feelings in a Reading Passage
In your exam, the story might not say "He was sad." Instead, it will give you clues. Here is how to be a "Feeling Detective":
1. Look at Actions: If a character is "crying" or "frowning," they might be upset or miserable.
2. Look at the Situation: If a character is "waiting for exam results," they are likely anxious or worried.
3. Look at Words: If a character says "Wow!" or "I can't believe it!", they are surprised or amazed.
Analogy: Understanding feelings in a story is like reading a friend's face. You don't need them to say "I am angry" if you see them stomping their feet!
5. Summary and Final Tips
• Positive words often start with a smile: Excited, Proud, Glad.
• Negative words often describe a problem: Disappointed, Nervous, Jealous.
• Remember: -ed is for Me (how I feel), -ing is for the Thing (the cause).
• Use the context of the story to guess the feeling even if the word is new to you.
Don't worry if this seems tricky at first! The more you practice using these words in your own writing, the easier they will become. You are doing a great job!