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Lesson 16

Fear Factor

Fear is one of the most devastating emotions of man. Everyone is liv-

ing or working with various phobia; a mother being afraid for her children, a

father for his business, a clerk for his job and a worker is afraid of his boss or

a competitor. There is hardly a man who is not afraid of being hurt by someone

else.

Comprehension

1. According to the article, a mother is afraid for what?
2. What is one of the most devastating emotions of man?

Questions

1. Can you give some kinds of fears?
2. Are you afraid of heights?

3. How do you overcome your fears?
4. What is your greatest fear?

Vocabulary & Expressions
various: of different kinds, as two or more things
phobia: irrational fear of a specific object
clerk: a person employed
competitor: opponent

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