A Dilemma: Balancing Work and Self-Care
1. Fill in the gaps in the dialogue using the words from the box:
HAPPY HOT SAD THIRSTY ANGRY WORRIED HUNGRY TIRED STRESSED COLD BORED
Emily: Oh, it's so (1) _____ today. It’s above 30 degrees! I'm (2) _____ and (3) _____. Can we please find a
café?
Mark: Sorry, Emily, but I can't. I have to finish my work project by tomorrow, and I'm (4) _____ out about it.
Emily: I understand, but you've been working non-stop for days. You look (5) _____ and (6) _____ all the
time.
Mark: Well, I have to get it done by Friday. I think I won’t meet the deadline and it makes me feel (7) _____.
Besides, I can't focus when I'm (8) _____.
Emily: Mark, I want you to take care of yourself. A break will make you more productive. And I promise to
make your favorite meal when you're done.
Mark: That sounds wonderful, Emily. I’m (9) _____ to have you by my side. Let's find that café now, take a
short break, and buy a (10) _____ drink.
Emily: Great! I think it'll help you feel less (11) _____.
2. Correct the adjectives in the sentences. Use the box in Ex. 1 to help you with the word
choice:
1) She felt so hot that she decided to wear her winter coat.
2) After a long day at work, he was happy and demotivated.
3) The movie's ending left everyone bored and emotionally touched.
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4) He is thirsty, so he grabs a snack from the kitchen.
5) James feels angry after finishing writing his first book.
6) After a day at the beach, she is cold and sunburned.
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3. Answer the questions:
1) Are you feeling hungry right now?
2) Is it hot outside today?
3) Were you angry earlier? Why?
4) Are you tired after the long walk?
5) What makes you sad sometimes?
6) Do you get thirsty after doing sports?
7) Why are people cold in the winter?
8) What are you worried or stressed out about?
9) What do you do when you're bored?
10) What makes you feel happy most of the time?
4. Write your examples with the adjectives from the word cloud:
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3) ______________________________________________________________________________________
4) ______________________________________________________________________________________
5) ______________________________________________________________________________________
6) ______________________________________________________________________________________
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11) ______________________________________________________________________________________
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Answer key
1. Dialogue
Emily: Oh, it's so hot today. It’s above 30 degrees! I'm thirsty and hungry. Can we please find a café?
Mark: Sorry, Emily, but I can't. I have to finish my work project by tomorrow, and I'm stressed out about it.
Emily: I understand, but you've been working non-stop for days. You look bored and sad all the time.
Mark: Well, I have to get things done by Friday. I think I won’t meet the deadline and it makes me feel angry. Besides, I can't focus when I'm
tired.
Emily: Mark, I want you to take care of yourself. A break will make you more productive. And I promise to make your favorite meal when
you're done.
Mark: That sounds wonderful, Emily. I’m happy to have you by my side. Let's find that café now, take a short break, and buy a cold drink.
Emily: Great! I think it'll help you feel less worried.
2. Correct the adjectives
1) She felt so hot cold that she decided to wear her winter coat.
2) After a long day at work, he was happy tired and demotivated.
3) The movie's ending left everyone bored sad and emotionally touched.
4) He is thirsty hungry, so he grabs a snack from the kitchen.
5) James feels angry happy after finishing writing his first book.
6) After a day at the beach, she is cold hot and sunburned.
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