Emotions & Winter (IELTS)

IELTS Preparation (B1–B2)

Reading Warm-up

🔍 thoroughly, ⏳ occasionally, 🌡️ temperature, 😲 unexpectedly, 🎯 particularly, 😖 uncomfortable, 🎒 responsibility, 🌍 environment, 🧠 psychological, 🤯 misunderstanding, 🏢 organisation, 🛒 conveniently, 📏 approximately, 🔔 notification, 🎧 concentration, 😞 disappointed, 🔥 enthusiastic, 😊 satisfaction, 😤 frustrating, 📅 availability

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Necessary Collocations

• 🧊 afraid of = feeling fear 😊 In winter, some people are afraid of slipping on icy streets. 🧤 I’m afraid of falling when the pavement is covered in black ice.

• 🌟 proud of = feeling satisfaction about yourself/others 🏆 I’m proud of staying calm during a stressful winter commute. 📚 He’s proud of improving his IELTS speaking in January.

• 🔍 interested in = wanting to learn more 📖 I’m interested in how winter weather affects mood and sleep. 🎬 She’s interested in winter films that show strong emotions.
• 🎯 good at = having skill 🎵 She’s good at keeping her spirits up in dark months. 🗓️ I’m good at planning cosy evenings when it’s freezing outside.
• 🔥 angry about = feeling anger because of something 🚆 He’s angry about the cancelled train due to snow. 🧯 I’m angry about the heating breaking down on the coldest day.

• 😮‍💨 tired of = feeling annoyed/bored because something repeats 🌧️ I’m tired of grey skies and early sunsets. 📱 She’s tired of checking the forecast every hour.

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Vocabulary Warm-up. Match the emotion to a winter situation.

A. anxious

B. relieved

C. grateful

D. frustrated

E. proud

F. bored

1. 🚌 Your bus finally arrives after 40 minutes in the cold.
2. 💪 You manage to keep exercising even when it’s dark at 4 p.m.
3. 🌦️ You keep checking the forecast because you hate surprises.
4. 🌧️ The same rainy, windy day repeats for a week.
5. 🍲 Your friend brings you hot soup when you’re ill.
6. ❄️✈️ You miss a flight because of a snowstorm.

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Grammar Drill. Complete each sentence with of / in / at / about.

1. 🧊 I’m afraid ___ walking on ice when it’s freezing.
2. 🧤 She’s proud ___ her progress after a tough winter term.
3. 🔍 They’re interested ___ seasonal traditions in different countries.
4. 🎯 He’s good ___ staying calm during stressful travel delays.
5. 🔥 I’m angry ___ the hotel room being cold all night.
6. 😮‍💨 We’re tired ___ the same excuses for late buses.
7. 📖 I’m interested ___ learning collocations for IELTS speaking.
8. 🧩 She’s good ___ finding solutions when plans change suddenly.
9. 🌫️ He’s afraid ___ getting ill in crowded winter transport.
10. 🏆 I’m proud ___ keeping my routine even in bad weather.
11. 🚆 They’re angry ___ the train cancellation with no explanation.
12. 🌧️ I’m tired ___ constant rain and low temperatures.
13. 🎬 She’s interested ___ films that explore complex emotions.
14. 🧘 He’s good ___ relaxing after work in the evening.
15. 🧊 I’m afraid ___ icy steps near my building.
16. 📚 She’s proud ___ her writing improvement this month.
17. 🔥 He’s angry ___ people being careless on slippery roads.
18. 😮‍💨 They’re tired ___ hearing the same complaints every day.
19. 🔍 I’m interested ___ how sleep changes in winter.
20. 🎯 We’re good ___ working together under pressure.

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Use of English. Each sentence has one collocation error. Correct it.

1. 🧠 I’m interested on how winter affects mental health.
2. 🌟 She is proud at her progress in speaking.
3. 🔥 He’s angry of the noisy neighbours at night.
4. 🚗 I’m afraid from driving in heavy snow.
5. 🎯 They’re good in staying calm under pressure.
6. 😮‍💨 I’m tired about waking up in the dark.
7. 🧊 He’s afraid from slipping on the stairs.
8. 🏆 I’m proud at my consistency this winter.
9. 🔍 She’s interested on learning new IELTS vocabulary.
10. 🎯 He’s good in organising his study plan.
11. 🔥 They’re angry of the broken heating system.
12. 😮‍💨 I’m tired about hearing negative talk all day.
13. 🧤 She’s afraid from catching a cold at work.
14. 🌟 He’s proud at helping his friend feel better.
15. 🔍 I’m interested on why people feel sleepy in winter.
16. 🎯 She’s good in controlling her nerves in exams.
17. 🔥 He’s angry of the unfair rules at the hostel.
18. 😮‍💨 They’re tired about the same winter problems repeating.
19. 🧊 I’m afraid from walking alone late in icy weather.
20. 🏆 We’re proud at finishing our IELTS plan on time.

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Sentence Transformation. Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets, without changing the meaning.

1. ❄️ I don’t like walking on ice. (afraid)
2. 🏆 I feel pleased about my progress. (proud)
3. 🔍 I want to learn more about winter depression. (interested)
4. 🎯 She can manage stress well. (good)
5. 🔥 He feels annoyed because the bus is late. (angry)
6. 😮‍💨 I’m bored with the same weather. (tired)
7. 🧊 She fears driving in snowstorms. (afraid)
8. 📚 He feels satisfied about his writing score. (proud)
9. 🎬 I like learning about winter traditions. (interested)
10. 🧩 They can solve problems quickly. (good)
11. 🚆 She is annoyed because the train was cancelled. (angry)
12. 🌧️ He is bored with constant rain. (tired)
13. 🧤 I fear getting sick in winter. (afraid)
14. 🏅 We feel pleased about our teamwork. (proud)
15. 🧠 She wants to learn about emotions and sleep. (interested)
16. 🎯 He can stay calm in exams. (good)
17. 🔥 They feel annoyed because the room is freezing. (angry)
18. 😮‍💨 I’m bored with talking about weather daily. (tired)
19. ❄️ She fears slipping on the pavement. (afraid)
20. 🏆 He feels pleased about his study routine. (proud)

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You should say:

• what happened
• where and when it happened
• what emotions you felt
• and explain why you felt that way

You must use the collocations: afraid of / proud of / interested in / good at / angry about / tired of

Useful linking phrases :

• At first, I felt…
• What made it worse/better was…
• In the end, I realised…
• Looking back, I’d say…

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Writing Task. Some people say winter has a negative effect on people’s mood, while others believe it can be a positive season for mental health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Requirement:

Use clear paragraphing: intro → both sides → opinion → short conclusion.