• Contextualized Learning: The story shows how these words fit into real-life situations, making them easier to understand and remember.
• Related Theme: All words connect to emotions, helping you build a mental network of vocabulary.
• Practice Variety: Fill-ins, matching, and creative tasks reinforce recognition and production of the words.
• Communication Focus: Discussion prompts encourage you to use the words actively, bridging the gap to real conversations.

Lara woke up feeling anxious. Today was her big job interview, and she wasn’t sure if she was ready. She had spent weeks preparing, but her mind kept racing with “what if” questions. When she arrived at the office, the receptionist smiled and said, “Good luck!” Lara nodded, her stomach twisting.

The interview started off rocky. The manager asked tough questions, and Lara felt overwhelmed by the pressure. She stumbled over her words, which made her even more frustrated. But then, the manager smiled and said, “Don’t worry, we all get nervous sometimes.” That comment made Lara feel a little relieved.

An hour later, her phone buzzed with a message: “You got the job!” Lara was thrilled. All the worry melted away, and she couldn’t stop smiling as she walked home.

1. Thrilled (adj): Very excited and happy.
   Example: She was thrilled to hear her best friend was visiting.
2. Anxious (adj): Feeling nervous or worried, often about something that might happen.
   Example: He felt anxious before his first day at school.
3. Relieved (adj): Feeling calm or happy because something stressful is over.
   Example: I was relieved when the rain stopped before the picnic.
4. Frustrated (adj): Feeling annoyed or upset because something isn’t working out.
   Example: He got frustrated when his computer crashed again.
5. Overwhelmed (adj): Feeling unable to handle something because it’s too much.
   Example: She felt overwhelmed by all the homework she had to finish.

Activity 1: Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Activity 2: Match the Situation

Match each situation to the emotion it most likely causes.

Activity 3: Create Your Own Sentences

Write one sentence for each word based on your own experiences. Use thrilled, anxious, relieved, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Press “Check” to get feedback.

Activity 4: Discussion Prompts

Use the words to answer these questions:

• What’s something that makes you feel thrilled?
• When do you usually feel anxious?
• Describe a time you felt relieved.