Unit 13

UNIT 13 EDUCATION ashamed adj. When someone is ashamed, they feel shame or guilt. Paul is ashamed because he failed his test. astonish v. To astonish someone is to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise. The results of the contest astonished them. careless adj. When someone is careless, they are not paying enough attention to what they are doing. I was careless and spilled my drink on the floor. clever adj. When someone is clever, they are intelligent and able to learn things quickly. The clever child likes to spend time in the library. congratulations n. Congratulations is a message meaning you are happy for someone. We said congratulations to each other as we hugged. creative adj. When someone is creative, they can make new things or think of new ideas. The creative group of people is designing a new product. emotional adj. When someone is emotional, they are easily upset or excited. The sad movie is making them very emotional. fool n. A fool is a stupid or silly person. Fred felt like a fool because he couldn't get up. happiness n. Happiness is the state of being happy. The couple found happiness together. helpful adj.When someone is helpful, they are willing to help or are useful. A helpful man at the tourist office gave me some tips on places to visit.

lazy adj. When someone is lazy, they do not work hard or they are inactive. Peter likes to be lazy on the weekends. lovely adj. When something is lovely, it is pleasant, enjoyable, or beautiful. The children are having a lovely time with their grandmother. pleased adj. When someone is pleased, they are happy or satisfied. The student is very pleased with his grades. powerful adj. When someone is powerful, they are able to control and influence people. The mayor of our city is a powerful man. scary adj. When something is scary, it causes fear. They are reading scary stories in the dark. serious adj. When someone is serious, they are not joking or intending to be funny. My parents are having a serious conversation. silly adj. When someone is silly, they are not being logical or showing thought. My brother made a silly mistake and left his keys in the car. stupid adj. When someone is stupid, they are not intelligent. Ken is known to do stupid things sometimes. surprised adj. When someone is surprised, they did not expect something to happen. Their boss was surprised by the good news. talent n. Talent is a special ability that allows someone to do something well. Jenny's talent surprised her mother.

A Surprise Congratulations! Happy birthday, Janice... but, why do you look sad? I'm a little emotional because somehow Ben forgot that it's my birthday today! Are you a complete fool? How could you forget that when I reminded you? Nah!! I'm not stupid! By the way, how was your personality test, Laura? I was very pleased with it. According to the result, I'm very clever, creative, and a man of many talents! You can't be serious! Those aren't based on science. Besides, you forgot about our best friend's birthday. How was your test, Janice?

The test results astonished me... Actually, I'm ashamed because it said that I'm lazy and careless. Oh, don't be silly. I'm surprised you believe that. You're a very helpful and lovely person. SURPRISE!!!! Happy birthday, Janice! I didn't forget that it's your birthday! My results were correct! I'm clever, creative, and I'm a great friend!