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1. Read the conversation below and choose the correct answer

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Amelia: Hey, have you noticed something off with Jake lately? He’s been acting kind of weird around me.

Lily: Really? What do you mean?

Amelia: Well, he’s always on his phone, and he’s been working late a lot. I’m starting to think he might be cheating on me.

Lily: Whoa, that’s a serious accusation. Are you sure you’re not just overthinking things?

Amelia: I don’t know. It’s just that when I tried to talk to him about it, he got all defensive and said I was being paranoid.

Lily: Hmm, that’s not a good sign. But, you know, people can get defensive when they feel accused, even if they’re innocent.

Amelia: Yeah, but he’s also been getting calls from this unknown number, and he always steps out of the room to answer them.

Lily: That is a bit suspicious. Have you tried talking to him about your concerns calmly and honestly?

Amelia: I tried, but he just brushed it off, saying I was imagining things. It’s so frustrating, and it’s making me feel insecure and hurt.

Lily: I can imagine. Listen, before you jump to conclusions, maybe try to gather more evidence. If he is cheating, there will be more signs.

Amelia: You’re right. I don’t want to falsely accuse him, but at the same time, I can’t help but feel betrayed. I’ll keep an eye out for anything else.

Lily: That’s the best approach. And remember, communication is key. Try to talk to him about your feelings without accusing him and see how he reacts.

Amelia: Thanks for the advice. I just hope everything works out, and we can move past this.

Lily: I hope so too. Just remember that you deserve honesty and respect in a relationship, so don’t settle for anything less.

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A. Amelia has observed unusual behaviour from Jake recently.

B. Amelia’s suspicions arise due to Jake’s frequent late work hours and phone usage.

C. Amelia is unsure and is trying to figure out if her suspicions are valid.

D. Jake responds in a self-justifying manner when Amelia discusses her concerns with him.

E. Jake reacts openly and understandingly when Amelia discusses her concerns with him.

F. Amelia has seen Jake getting calls from an unidentified number and leaving the room to take them.

G. Lily recommends Amelia to collect more proof before addressing her doubts with Jake.

H. Lily encourages Amelia to express her emotions to Jake without directly accusing him.

I. Lily advises Amelia to break up with Jake.

2. Choose the correct definition

overthinking:

paranoid:

concerns:

frustrating:

insecure:

hurt:

betrayed:

3. Choose the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank

1. I feel sorry for Isabella. She just lost her job. She felt _______ when I saw her this morning.

2. I’m glad Harry liked our surprise at his birthday party. He was _______.

3. Emilia couldn’t help but felt _______ when her colleague got the promotion she wanted.

4. She felt ____ when he yelled at her in front of everyone.

5. After accomplishing his goal, he felt _______.

6. The news of her friend’s illness made her feel _______.

7. He was _______ when he received a compliment from his employer.

8. My parents always get _______ when I don’t come home before 10 pm.

9. The constant criticism from her boss made her feel _______.

10. The murderer felt _______ and apologised to the family’s victim.

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