Task 1
Feeling anxiety in social situations is a very natural human emotion. Fears have to be dealt with directly and that is going to take courage. Begin by taking small steps. Start a conversation with someone friendly at school.
The best tip though is this: when you are next with a group of people, jump into the conversation early on. That will be frightening, but be brave. The longer you stay silent among a group of people, the harder it becomes to talk.
Task 2
Sometimes I feel afraid of speaking in public. It’s normally when I need to suddenly speak in public without any preparation. That’s because I need to think of what to say on the spot, and that makes me worry I’ll say something wrong.
Worrying that I will say the wrong thing causes me anxiety. I don’t want to leave a bad impression or say something silly.
I think if someone seems breathless or they are speaking very fast or very quietly, then they might be anxious. Also maybe they will not be able to sit or stand still and their hands may be shaking.
4. What do you do to relax when feeling anxious?
When I’m feeling anxious I will comfort myself like a friend would. I will tell myself that this feeling will pass and that I just need to take some deep breaths. Plus, each time I overcome an anxious feeling, I feel more confident that I can get through it.
Task 3
Li Hua is socially awkward and he wants to get over it. He saw some of his classmates eating together at the cafeteria at lunch. He didn’t want to sit by himself again, as he usually does. He thought of his friend Suzie, who always encourages him to be brave. So he got up with his food tray and asked his classmates if he could sit with them. They all said yes. Li Hua had a great time having lunch with them and chatting. They even made jokes together in the corridor after class. Li Hua felt so happy he was brave - it helped him make new friends at school. For the first time, he is looking forward to eating lunch in the cafeteria.
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