Communicative Goal: Describing
Happiness
Context: Varieties
of Happiness
Part 1, Speaking: The words listed
below are all synonyms of the adjective “happy.” Each varies slightly from the
others in meaning and use. Discuss the definition and application of each word.
1. cheerful: (adjective) happy
(formal, neutral, especially used for one’s general personality)
Example: American news anchors are usually cheerful on camera.
2. ecstatic: (adjective) happy
(formal, positive, very strong, especially used in relation to major developments)
Example: She is ecstatic over the news!
3. glad: (adjective) happy
(informal, neutral, weak, especially used in relation to minor developments)
Example: Oh, I’m so glad for you.
4. pleased: (adjective) happy
(formal, neutral, weak, especially used in relation to expectations)
Example: I am pleased that she followed my advice.
5. upbeat: (adjective) happy
(informal, positive, weak, especially used in relation to problems)
Example: She was upbeat despite her chemotherapy.
Part 2, Reading Exercise:
Most people experience happiness in a variety of forms over the course
of their lives. As young children, of course, we are generally __________ by nature. This
changes as we grow older and take on more responsibilities and disappointments,
but seeing the fruits of our labor in our academic and professional careers makes us __________.
Major milestones in our personal and professional lives, such as
marriage and significant promotions, obviously lead us to feel __________. It
is the “little things,” in daily life, however, like e-mails from old friends, that
help us feel __________.
Finally, it is important to try to remain __________ despite challenges
and setbacks, as researchers have determined that maintaining a positive outlook
can actually lend itself towards overcoming these difficulties.
© James Doyle, 2013
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