Talking About Feelings Naturally
Explore everyday feelings through short, real-life situations, from excitement and relief to guilt and mixed feelings.
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1. 正しい答えを選んでください。
How does the speaker feel about the trip?
“I can't wait for our beach trip! I've been looking forward to it all week.”
- Worried
- Excited
- Disappointed
The speaker wants the trip to happen soon.
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- Excited
“I can't wait” often expresses excitement about something good that is coming.
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2. 空欄を埋めてください。
“What if I make a mistake? My hands are shaking. I feel ___ about my driving test.”
- confident
- impatient
- nervous
The speaker is worried about something that has not happened yet.
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“What if I make a mistake? My hands are shaking. I feel nervous about my driving test.”
We often feel nervous before a test, an interview, or another important event.
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3. 正しい答えを選んでください。
How does the speaker feel?
“I really wanted to see that movie tonight, but all the tickets are gone. That's such a shame.”
- Disappointed
- Relieved
- Embarrassed
Something the speaker hoped for is not possible.
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- Disappointed
Disappointment comes when something is not as good as you hoped or expected.
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4. 単語を順番に並べてください。
You trained for weeks and completed your first race. You feel pleased with your own effort.
- proud of
- myself
- the race.
- I'm
- for finishing
Start with how you feel, then explain the reason.
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I'm proud of myself for finishing the race.
“Proud of myself” is a natural way to recognize your own effort or achievement.
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5. 空欄を埋めてください。
“My missing dog is home safe! I was so worried, but now I feel ___.”
- disappointed
- relieved
- embarrassed
The worry has ended.
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“My missing dog is home safe! I was so worried, but now I feel relieved.”
We often say “What a relief!” when a problem or worry is over.
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6. 正しい答えを選んでください。
What feeling is shown by wishing nobody had noticed the mistake?
“I waved at someone I thought was my friend. It was a stranger! I turned red and wished no one had noticed.”
- Anger because the stranger was rude
- Disappointment because a friend broke a promise
- Embarrassment because of a public mistake
The speaker wants to avoid attention after a small social mistake.
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- Embarrassment because of a public mistake
Small social mistakes can make you feel embarrassed; they do not have to be serious.
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7. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which feeling matches the speaker's situation?
“I've got plenty of energy, but nothing here interests me. Even this game isn't fun anymore.”
- Bored
- Exhausted
- Nervous
The problem is a lack of interest, not a lack of energy.
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- Bored
You can be bored without being tired, especially when an activity no longer interests you.
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8. 空欄を埋めてください。
“You brought me groceries when I was sick. That was so kind. I'm really ___ for your help.”
- sorry
- grateful
- angry
The speaker wants to express thanks.
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“You brought me groceries when I was sick. That was so kind. I'm really grateful for your help.”
Use “grateful for” with the help or kindness you received: “grateful for your support.”
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9. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which description matches the speaker's feelings?
“The apartment is full of people, but I don't feel close to anyone. I really miss having someone to talk to.”
- Relaxed because they have time alone
- Annoyed because people won't stop talking
- Lonely despite being around people
Having people nearby is not the same as feeling close to them.
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- Lonely despite being around people
Feeling lonely is about missing a connection with others, not simply being alone.
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10. 音声を聞いて、答えを入力してください。
A student is talking about life away from home.
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- I like it here, but I still get homesick sometimes.
You can feel homesick even when you like the new place where you live.
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11. 正しい答えを選んでください。
What does “frustrated” express here?
Sam: “I know how to upload the file, but the upload keeps failing. I'm so frustrated!”
- Feeling ashamed because you said something rude
- Feeling upset because you can't get something to work
- Feeling uncertain because you don't know what to do
Sam understands the task, but something keeps stopping him.
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- Feeling upset because you can't get something to work
Frustration often builds when you try again and again without success.
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12. 空欄を埋めてください。
“Ten emails, three deadlines, and two calls at once! It's more than I can manage. I feel ___.”
- overwhelmed
- bored
- left out
There is too much happening for the speaker to handle.
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“Ten emails, three deadlines, and two calls at once! It's more than I can manage. I feel overwhelmed.”
You can feel “overwhelmed by” work, choices, or strong feelings.
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13. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which statement matches the speaker's feelings about their own actions?
“I promised to pick up my friend, but I forgot. He waited outside for an hour. I feel awful because it was my fault.”
- I feel annoyed that my friend forgot me.
- I feel hurt that my friend left without me.
- I feel guilty about letting my friend down.
The speaker feels responsible for causing someone trouble.
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- I feel guilty about letting my friend down.
We often feel guilty when our actions cause trouble for someone else.
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14. 正しい答えを選んでください。
How does Maya feel about the gift?
Maya: “You made a photo album of the two of us? That means so much to me. I'm really touched.”
- Moved by the thought and care put into the gift
- Uncomfortable because the gift cost too much
- Disappointed because she wanted a different gift
Maya's reaction is warm and positive.
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- Moved by the thought and care put into the gift
You feel “touched” when someone's kindness affects you in a warm, personal way.
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15. 正しい答えを選んでください。
Which phrase describes both parts of the speaker's reaction?
“The new job sounds exciting, but I'm sad about leaving my team.”
- I'm only happy about the change.
- I have mixed feelings about the change.
- The change doesn't matter to me.
The speaker has a positive feeling and a negative feeling about the same change.
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- I have mixed feelings about the change.
Having mixed feelings does not mean you cannot decide; you can feel both happy and sad about a change.