L5 U1-2-4 Reactions to News 英语流利说 懂你英语

Some people can remain calm even when everyone else is confused and upset.

When you are calm, you can think clearly and make good decisions.

People react to disappointing news in different ways.

Sometimes they get discouraged and lose their confidence.

Sometimes they get depressed and begin to cry or even get drunk.

People are furious^[1] when they are extremely angry.

People who are furious at each other may end up fighting or trying to hurt each other.

To be excited is usually a good thing.

People can become excited while watching a soccer match and seeing their team score a goal.

The opposite of "exciting" is "dull^[2]" or "boring".

Someone is terrified if they are extremely afraid and shaking with fear.

Terrified people will often scream and run away from whatever is threatening them.

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1. [ˈfjʊriəs] 盛怒的 ↩

2. [dʌl]枯燥无味的 ↩