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A

ExampleGoing into a hospital is___________ for me.

B

She’s ___________ of walking homealone in the dark.

Conversation
David: Have you met our new manager? She’s frightening.
Emma: Really? I’m supposed to give these documents to her.
David: She left strict instructions, not to be disturbed.
Emma: I’m frightened about meeting her now.

Grammar Focus+

1.

frightening+frightened2.

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AB

ExampleShe gave a ___________ demoof the product’s
new details.

I am ___________ that he is
not lying.

Conversation
Kevin: Did you hire Ms. Sullivan as the head sales representative?
Amy: Yes. She has the skills. She has already closed a deal with
one of the big companies we agreed on last month. She
sounded convincing to the clients.
Kevin: I agree with you.
Amy: And I think the CEO is also convinced that she can do the job well.

Grammar Focus+

1.

convincing+

convinced

2.

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AB

ExampleTeaching is a ___________ career.

I am financially _________
at the moment.

Conversation
James: I like our new office mate. She looks nice and intelligent.
Mia: Don’t you think she can be a threat to your promotion?
James: I don’t see it that way. In fact, I find it challenging.

Mia: Well, I like to be challenged.

Grammar Focus+

1.

challenging+challenged

2.

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5B4

A

B

ExampleHer jewelry is ___________.

He was ___________ by hercharm.

Conversation
Emily: I went out of town last weekend. It was fun! The place wasreally fascinating.
Ethan: Do you think it’s a good idea to visit that place? My two
cousins are arriving from Canada next week.
Emily: Sure. They will be fascinated by the view.
Ethan: I’ll give them a call tonight and tell them about the place.

Grammar Focus+

1.

fascinating+fascinated2.

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5B5

A

B

ExampleIt’s ___________ to hear all hiscomplaints.

I get ___________ when someone
sees my face turning red.

Conversation
Noah: Did you go to the voting center yesterday?
Mika: No, I was too busy. Why?
Noah: They introduced the use of a new machine for the election.
The process was really annoying.
Mika: Yes, I saw that on the news last night. Some of the voterslooked annoyed.

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Grammar Focus+

1.

annoying+annoyed2.

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5B6

AB

ExampleHot weather makes me ___________.

Baby-sitting can be ___________.

Conversation
Mina: How’s work Darren?
Darren: I feel exhausted after working long hours. How about you?
Mina: My colleague at work never stops talking. I find her exhausting.
Darren: You’ve got to learn how to deal with your colleagues at work.

Grammar Focus+

1.

exhausted+exhausting

2.

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5B7

AExample

The news that his grandpa died
was ___________.

B

Her family was ___________ after
they heard the news.

Conversation
Megan: Did you see the news? It was horrible.
Nathan: Yes, and I agree. I was absolutely devastated to seelots of houses destroyed by the typhoon.
Megan: The cars were piled up everywhere.
Nathan: Yeah. Just the sight alone was devastating.

Grammar Focus+

1.

devastated+devastating

2.

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5B8AB

ExampleShe felt very ___________ about thefuture.

Looking for a job these days canbe very ___________.

Conversation
Adam: What’s wrong Jimmy?
Jimmy: I just heard some very depressing news. I’m going tolose my job. I feel terrible!
Adam: I’m so sorry to hear that, but don’t feel so depressed.
There are plenty of other jobs out there.
Jimmy: I know but, I want this job so bad.

Grammar Focus+

1.

depressed+

depressing2.

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5B9A

B

ExampleWe were all ___________ at
his stories.

The letters that she writes arevery ___________.

Conversation
Paul: Do you want to hear an amusing story? It will sure make you laugh.
Susan: Go on then, make sure I’m amused!
Paul: If you find it amusing, what’s in return?
Susan: Well, it’ll be a nice dinner treat.

Grammar Focus+

1.

amused+amusing2.

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5B10A

B

ExampleI was ___________ with the tasteof the wine.

His performance at school
was ___________.

Conversation
Alex: I was disappointed with the performance of the English team.
They played much worse than I expected.
Keith: I know, I think their coaches also found it disappointing.
It seems like they need more practice.
Alex: I thought they were supposed to be good.
Keith: Yes, I suppose they were pleased about winning.

Grammar Focus+

1.

disappointed+

disappointing

2.

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Review
In this lesson, we will review:

Words and Phrases
NounVerb

Adjective

Adverbnews
jewelry

hearneedniceintelligent

reallyabsolutely

careerfeel

strictfinanciallyGrammar Structure1

frightening / frightened

6

exhausted / exhausting

2

convincing / convinced

7

devastated / devastating

3

challenging / challenged

8

depressed / depressing

4

fascinating / fascinated9

amused / amusing

5

annoying / annoyed

10

disappointed / disappointing
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