Academic IELTS (Band 5 and Below) - Emotional Responses

providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

having the power to inspire or encourage action towards a goal or objective

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

providing a sense of satisfaction or reward

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

bringing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness

extremely interesting or captivating

very enjoyable or pleasant

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

having, showing, or causing great happiness

giving satisfaction and enjoyment

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

causing one to feel fear

extremely unpleasant

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

causing slight anger

failing to attract attention or interest

causing a person to become filled with fear

making one feel sad and hopeless

characterized by a sense of sadness or despondency, often reflecting a low or depressed mood

causing sadness, anger, or concern

causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

causing someone to lose hope or courage

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort