Test 4 Starlight 7

Test 4. Variant 1.

A.

You are going to hear five people talking about their phobias. Match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-F). One does not match.

A The speaker has a fear of insects.

B The speaker is still afraid of dogs.

C The speaker tries to control their phobia.

D The speaker understands that their fear is unreasonable.

E The speaker has completely overcome their fear.

F The speaker is afraid of dark and closed spaces.

B.

Complete the sentences using these words.

(optician, distinguish, nickname, daredevil, catch your breath, trigger, bite, backyard, stomach acid, fall asleep)

1. If you can't __________, try reading a book instead of watching TV.

2. His __________ is "The French Spider-Man."

3. If you have trouble seeing clearly, you might need to visit an __________.

4. Some people cannot __________ between certain colours if they stare too long at bright screens.

5. This __________ loves extreme challenges and never uses safety equipment.

6. A mosquito __________ can make your skin itchy.

7. A loud noise can __________ a panic attack.

8. I play with my dog in the __________ behind my house.

9. After running away, I had to stop and __________.

10. Baking soda can neutralise __________ in your stomach.

C.

Choose the correct item

11. Bob ........ work late today. He isn’t sure.

A can B should C might

12 You can’t ........ if you don’t get enough sleep.

A swallow B neutralise C distinguish D concentrate

13 Garlic is good for our ........ system.

A immune B natural C stomach D hearing

14 One day doctors may find a ....... for the common cold.

A medicine B. remedy C. cure D anti-venin

15 The platypus has a poisonous ........ on its back legs.

A sting B needle C spike D bite

16. Mia, ........ lives next door, practices yoga.

A whose B where C who

17. You ........ buy milk. We’ve got lots.

A mustn’t B don’t have to C shouldn’t

18. The roads get ........ when it rains.

A blurred C confined B constricted D slippery

19. ....... Tim nor Ryan is afraid of snakes.

A Neither B Either C Both

20. You ........ exercise regularly; it’s good for you.

A should B must C might

D. Circle the correct words.

21.You don't have to / shouldn't walk the cat — I already walked her an hour ago.

22.You mustn't / don't have to feed the animals at the zoo — it's against the rules.

23.We should / have to keep the classroom clean for everyone.

24. You shouldn't / don't have to use your phone during the exam — it's forbidden.

25.She has to / may wear a uniform at work every day.

26.It's cloudy. It might / must rain later, so take an umbrella.

27.You mustn't / don't have to touch that wire — it's dangerous!

28.I have to / should finish my homework before I can go out.

29.They don't have to / shouldn't arrive early — the party starts at 8.

30.You should / must see a doctor if your fever doesn't go down.

E.

Complete with broken, surface, net, awareness, relief, risks, public, suffers, issues, bare.

31. Slippery____________ 36. Sigh with______

32. raise-____________ 37. Safety_______

33. _________bones. 38. ________from vertigo

34. __________his life 39. _________hands

35. world__________ 40. ________building

Reading.

(1) Imagine you are in a lift. The doors close, and suddenly your hands start to sweat. Your heart beats fast, you begin to shake like a leaf, and you feel like you can't catch your breath. For most people, this is just a short trip, but for someone with claustrophobia (a fear of enclosed spaces), it is a real nightmare.

(2) Phobias are very common and not everyone is afraid of the same things. Many people have common fears, such as a fear of spiders, snakes, or flying. However, some people suffer from very odd phobias. For example, there is a phobia of vegetables (lachanophobia) or even a fear of mirrors (catoptrophobia). These fears might sound ridiculous to some people, but for those who suffer from them, they are very real and serious.

(3) Why do we have phobias? Our brain is designed to help us sense danger. When we are in a dangerous situation, our body pumps adrenalin, our muscles become tense, and we are ready to escape. This is called the "fight or flight" response. However, with a phobia, the fear is not rational. It is often triggered by a bad memory. For instance, a person who once got badly stung by a bee might feel terrified every time they see a bee, or even just a picture of one.

(4) Living with a phobia can be difficult. People might miss out on fun activities because they are afraid. Someone who fears flying might never go on holiday abroad, and someone who is afraid of dogs might not want to visit a friend who has a pet. They can also feel embarrassed about their phobia and get teased by others.

(5) So, how can we fix a phobia? The best solution is to face the fear, but very slowly. A person who is afraid of dogs can work up to their fear little by little. They could start by looking at photos of dogs, then watching a dog from a distance, and finally, try to pet a friendly dog. This helps the brain learn that there is no real danger, and the fear will eventually disappear.

Read the text and mark the statements as T (True), F (False), or NS (Not stated).

41. People with claustrophobia feel calm in enclosed spaces like lifts.

42. A fear of vegetables is an example of a common phobia.

43. The "fight or flight" response helps us escape from danger.

44. A phobia is always a rational fear.

45. A phobia can be triggered by a bad past experience.

46. People with phobias often miss out on fun activities.

47. The text advises people to avoid the things they are afraid of.

48. The best way to fight a phobia is to face it very slowly.

49. All phobias disappear without any treatment.

50. Some people feel embarrassed about their phobia.