Since an ominous and spooky atmosphere would be most likely a mood that gives you the sensation of something bad, unpleasant, and sinister, the chosen words seem to fit. Death, unlife, sorrow, and pointless efforts (actions that were in vain) are all very unpleasant concepts.
Answer: I don’t really talk to my teachers and I always talk to my parents.
The way you can improve is by you asking questions one on one with teacher and with parents just randomly start a conversation with them and go from their