Conversation About Anxiety (Speaking Skill)

English

 

Read the conversation below about two friends, Frazer and June . Understand the conversation and answer the questions.

 

Frazer: Hi June.

 

June: Oh, hey there Frazer.

 

Frazer: Aww, what's with  a sad face there June?

 

June: Oh, nothing much. Just that I always feel anxious every time the exam comes up, especially the final exam like the SAT is around the corner and I want to graduate high school on time before turning 18 while also getting the university that I wanted.

 

Frazer: Oh,  I see. You're stressed that you have way too many things you have to achieve for the exam.

 

June: Yes Frazer, I'm a bit bothered and anxious that what if I could not get straight A's in the upcoming exam. Both my parents already put high hope for me to pass with flying colors. I just don't know what to do. If I study less, I won' get to score but if I study too much, I get stressed way too much. I'm actually clueless right now.

 

Frazer: I see. Look June, I know you're the hope of your family, but you could slow down a bit on the studying. Remember the phrase "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"?

 

June: Yeah, I know that famous phrase.

 

Frazer: My point is that your success will surely determine your future, but does it truly determine your true dreams?

 

June: I'm not so sure about it myself because getting those good grades have always been goals set for me by parents, but is it really what I wanted? I guess that  eases off my anxiety a little bit and I will try going out a lot more and spending time with friends to let off the steam from studying too much. Thank you Frazer for opening my mind. It already made me feel a bit better now.

 

Frazer: No problem June. I hope that you get to achieve the things you have always targeted and always be happy with your life.

 

Conversation Based Questions.

 

1. What is anxiety?
2. At what age does anxiety appear?
3. What causes anxiety?
4. What are the ways to help people suffering from anxiety?

Sentence Structures

English as a Second Language (ESL)

1. Simple Sentence

A simple sentence contains only one independent clause (a complete thought). It has a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete idea.

Structure:

Subject + Verb (and sometimes an object or complement)

Examples:

  1. I eat lunch every day.
    (Subject: "I", Verb: "eat")
  2. She studied for the exam.
    (Subject: "She", Verb: "studied")
  3. The dog barked loudly.
    (Subject: "The dog", Verb: "barked")

2. Compound Sentence

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), or by a semicolon.

Structure:

Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause

Examples:

  1. I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.
    (Two independent clauses: "I wanted to go to the party" and "I was too tired," joined by "but")
  2. She likes reading books, and he enjoys playing sports.
    (Two independent clauses: "She likes reading books" and "He enjoys playing sports," joined by "and")
  3. I am studying for my test; I will take a break later.
    (Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon)

3. Complex Sentence

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought). Dependent clauses are connected to the independent clause by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, when, since, etc.).

Structure:

Independent clause + subordinating conjunction + dependent clause

Examples:

  1. I stayed home because it was raining.
    (Independent clause: "I stayed home" and dependent clause: "because it was raining")
  2. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
    (Independent clause: "She finished her homework" and dependent clause: "although she was tired")
  3. We will go to the park if it doesn't rain.
    (Independent clause: "We will go to the park" and dependent clause: "if it doesn't rain")

4. Compound-Complex Sentence

A compound-complex sentence is a combination of both a compound sentence and a complex sentence. It contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Structure:

Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause + subordinating conjunction + dependent clause

Examples:

  1. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining, so we stayed home.
    (Independent clauses: "I wanted to go to the beach" and "it started raining," joined by "but"; dependent clause: "so we stayed home")
  2. Although I studied hard, I didn't pass the test, and I felt disappointed.
    (Independent clauses: "I didn't pass the test" and "I felt disappointed," joined by "and"; dependent clause: "Although I studied hard")
  3. She loves reading books, and she often reads late into the night, because she finds it relaxing.
    (Independent clauses: "She loves reading books" and "She often reads late into the night," joined by "and"; dependent clause: "because she finds it relaxing")

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