Lesson 12Talking with Friends - Club Activities -

When do you use this expression?

• ・When you are surprised and suddenly tremble slightly, you use it.

for example

• ・When I was reading a book at the library, I was startled because a friend tapped me on the shoulder.
• ・I was startled when the man next to me suddenly raised his voice.
• ・Hearing the same name as my own spoken on the television, I started with surprise.

When do you use this expression?

• ・You get surprised. When you are surprised and your heart skips a beat, you use it.

for example

• ・Hearing the same name as my own spoken on the television, I started with surprise.
• ・My heart almost stopped when I noticed that I did not have my wallet.
• ・I was very surprised and my heart skipped a beat when I met his gaze.