Phobias
Listening and Speaking
Grammer and Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Sentence Stress
100

What is the fear of driving?

Fear of driving.

100

What is Julia afraid of?

Heights.

100

What tense is used with the phrase "for more than 30 years"?

Present perfect.

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  • 100: Q: What is the stressed word in the sentence: "I’ve worked here for ten years."

 A: Ten.

100
  • 100: Q: If someone has a fear of heights, what might they avoid doing? 

A: Climbing ladders, visiting tall buildings, or looking down from a height.

200

This phobia affects many people, especially in crowds and noisy places.

Fear of crowds.

200

How long has Chloe had her phobia?

Since she was a child.

200

Fill in the blank: "I've had it ____ I was a child."

since.

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  • 200: Q: How do you pronounce the word "lived" in the sentence "We’ve lived here since 2012"? 

A: The "ed" is pronounced as /d/.

200
  • 200: Q: What would someone with a fear of crowds likely feel uncomfortable doing? 

A: Attending concerts, going to busy shopping malls, or being in large gatherings.

300

What phobia is associated with heights and can cause dizziness?

Fear of heights.

300

Did Julia or Chloe receive therapy for their phobia?

Chloe did not; Julia did.

300

Fill in the blank: "She has been afraid of spiders ____ 20 years."

for

300
  • 300: Q: Which word in the sentence "How long have you known your best friend?" should be stressed? 

A: Known.

300
  • 300: Q: How might a person with a fear of flying react before a flight? 

A: They might feel anxious, nervous, or try to avoid the flight altogether.

400

This phobia is related to a fear of insects with wings.

Fear of butterflies.

400

Which phobia is discussed as being rational or irrational?

Fear of spiders

400

Which verb form is used after "since"?

The simple past.

400
  • 400: Q: Repeat the sentence "We’ve lived here for ages" and stress the correct word. 

A: Lived.

400
  • 400: Q: Describe a situation where someone with a fear of spiders might panic. 

A: They might panic if they see a spider in their room, especially if it is close to them or crawling on them.

500

What is the fear of small, confined spaces called, and what are some situations that might trigger this fear?

Claustrophobia. Triggers might include being in an elevator, a crowded room, or a small, locked room.

500

What does Julia think started her phobia?

A bad experience when she was younger.

500

What are two synonyms for the word "afraid"?

 Scared, frightened.

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  • 500: Q: How should you stress the word "worked" in the sentence "I’ve worked here for ten years"? 

A: The "ed" is pronounced as /t/ and "ten years" is stressed.

500
  • 500: Q: How could a person with a fear of doctors prepare themselves before a medical appointment?

 A: They might bring a friend for support, practice deep breathing, or avoid thinking about the appointment until it’s necessary.