45 // Emotions

Question 1

suddenly begin (laughing or crying)

Answer 1

BURST OUT

The children burst out laughing when the clown pretended to fall over.

Question 2

become happier or make someone feel happier

Answer 2

CHEER UP

Craig had had a bad day at work, but watching a funny movie cheered him up.

Question 3

begin to feel happier

Answer 3

BRIGHTEN UP

Yana was upset, but she brightened up when I bought her some tickets to a concert.

Question 4

become happier or more lively

Answer 4

PERK UP

Anna hadn’t been feeling great, but she perked up after a cup of tea and a cookie.

Question 5

become calmer

Answer 5

CALM DOWN

When Linda feels stressed, she listens to music to help her calm down.

Question 6

check that someone is all right

Answer 6

CHECK UP ON SB

I’ve been checking up on Andrei every day since he lost his job. He’s been very upset.

Question 7

feel sympathy toward someone

Answer 7

FEEL FOR

I really feel for Kim. She’s been so upset since her cat went missing.

Question 8

suddenly improve your mood or behavior

Answer 8

SNAP OUT OF

Petra’s been sulking for days. I wish she’d snap out of it.

Question 9

become calmer

Answer 9

SETTLE DOWN

Cory’s daughter started to settle down as he sang her a soothing song.

Question 10

reveal your true feelings

Answer 10

OPEN UP

Jack’s a very private person, but he finally opened up and told me how he feels.

Question 11

stop taking everything so seriously

Answer 11

LIGHTEN UP

Sophie needs to lighten up. She’s still studying even though it’s her birthday today.

Question 12

be clear, easy to see (about a positive emotion or quality)

Answer 12

SHINE THROUGH

Patrick’s love of music shines through when he starts playing his guitar.

Question 13

begin laughing or make someone laugh a lot

Answer 13

CRACK SB UP

Hiro’s jokes are hilarious. He really cracks me up.

Question 14

suddenly look happy

Answer 14

LIGHT UP

Donny’s face lit up when he saw the presents waiting for him on the table.

Question 15

recover from a bad experience

Answer 15

GET OVER

Kathy and Jamal broke up last month, but Kathy is still finding it hard to get over it.

Question 16

stop thinking about someone or something

Answer 16

MOVE ON

Kathy is finally moving on after her break up with Jamal last year.

Question 17

become physically or mentally stronger

Answer 17

TOUGHEN UP

Ed’s really toughened up after three years in the army.

Question 18

ask someone for help

Answer 18

TURN TO

Whenever I’m upset, I know I can turn to my sister.

Question 19

deal with your problems in a systematic way

Answer 19

WORK THROUGH

I see a therapist to help me work through my problems.

Question 20

manage, deal with a situation

Answer 20

COPE WITH

My therapist has helped me to cope with many of my problems.