UOE P1
It is important to ... between a fear and a phobia. People usually have peculiar fears, but only few people develop an actual phobia.
choose - distinguish - select - pick
distinguish
Give an example of a linking word used to contrast ideas.
however, nevertheless, on the other hand, nonetheless, despite this
What is the synonym for "meticulous"
precise, perfectionistic
The chef prepares the meal
The meal is prepared by the chef
It is not unusual to make a hobby pay for itself even if initially you had no ... of turning it into a business
INTEND
intention
It's ... usual for all of us to have our own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or nervous about flying.
very - absolutely - quite - truly
quite
Name a linking word that indicates cause and effect.
consequently, because of, therefore, thus, due to, as a result of
What's another word for "abundant"?
Plentiful, many
They are building a new bridge over the river
The bridge is being built over the river / The bridge over the river is being built
For those looking to make a profit on their ..., these days an audience for products can range from the local to the truly global
CREATE
creations / creativity
When these fears begin to ... you embarrassment or you feel that your life is being disrupted then you would be wise to seek treatment for what could potentially be a phobia.
cause - make - create - give
cause
Provide a linking word for giving examples or illustrations.
for instance, for example, such as, in particular, namely
What is "mitigate"?
to cause to become less severe
The company will announce the results tomorrow.
The results will be announced tomorrow (by the company)
And for the truly ambitious, websites like eBay enable the hobbyist to reach a ... audience.
WORLD
Worldwide
Agoraphobia: The word derives from Greek and (1) ... means 'fear of the marketplace' but we apply it today to describe a distressing condition in which people (2) ... going outside because of the awful feelings of anxiety that arise.
precisely - specifically - literally - exactly
dodge - avoid - miss - slip
1. literally
2. avoid
What linking word can be used to introduce additional information
furthermore, additionally, moreover, likewise, also, besides, in addition
What is "compensate"?
To make amends for wrongdoing
The storm damaged the roof of the house
The roof of the house was damaged (by the storm)
Some (1) ... begin by donating a piece of work to a charitable sale just to see how quickly and (2) ... it sells.
1. HOBBY
2. PROFIT
1. Hobbyists
2. Profitably
Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (1) ... behavioral therapy during which they gradually get used to being near the object or the situation that causes them fear. Adittionally acupuncture or hypnosis can be used to help them come to (2) ... with their fear and conquer it.
undergoing - taking - experiencing - doing
acceptance - terms - realisation - comfort
1. undergoing
2. terms
What is the linking word that introduces a condition or a concession?
although, if, unless, provided that, in case, assuming that, suppose
What is the antonym for "sporadic"?
"regular" or "frequent"
People speak Spanish in many countries.
Spanish is spoken in many countries
As with any business idea, an honest (1) ... should be undertaken regarding the demand for the work and the price the customer is prepared to pay in (2) ... However, do not forget the degree of personal (3) ... as well.
1. APPRAISE - 2. REAL - 3. SATISFY
1. Appraisal
2. Reality
3. Satisfaction