Lesson XIX: Vocabulary in Context

1.5. AMUSED BY, etc. Situation: Betty and Jane have just arrived at the zoo. Jane: I wonder why those people are laughing. Betty: I think they ARE AMUSED BY the monkeys. Jane: I’d like to see the lions while we’re here, but I’M always FRIGHTENED BY their roars. Betty: They can’t hurt you, Jane. Remember they ARE SURROUNDED BY a fence. Jane: Oh! Yes, that’s true. Betty, did you expect to see so many people here today? Betty: No, I’M SURPRISED AT that too. Usually only a few people come here during the afternoon. Exercise: 1.5.1. Practice FRIGHTENED BY, AMUSED BY, etc. Describe the words written italic with a property phrase. For example: The child cried when the lion roared. THE CHILD WAS FRIGHTENED BY THE LION . The people thought the animals were funny . THE PEOPLE WERE AMUSED BY THE ANIMALS . The thief was in the middle of the policemen. THE THIEF WAS SURROUNDED BY THE POLICEMEN . Professor Osborn didn’t expect such a provocative question . PROFESSOR OSBORN WAS SURPRISED AT SUCH A PROVOCATIVE QUESTION . 1. The director had many actors around him. 2. The children thought the animals were funny. 3. They ran away when they heard the lion roar. 4. The tourists hadn't expected such a large pyramid. 5. They laughed when they heard the story. 6. The football captain gathered the players around him. 7. The fishermen didn't expect such a stormy weather. 8. She screamed when she saw the crime.