11 Reading 2

Додано: 15 травня 2023
Предмет: Англійська мова, 11 клас
Тест виконано: 178 разів
11 запитань
Запитання 1

Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c



IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most popular gadgets that people are crazy about.


KINDLE

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007. The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around 1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the ‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92 euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes store, with its special promotions and features.


FLIP VIDEO

The Flip Video is a very small digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies. The earliest model of the Flip Video came out in 2006, but the Flip Ultra, released in 2007, is much more well-known. The Flip Ultra is popular because it is so small and light which makes it extremely easy to carry. The camera also comes in a variety of colours and has got many accessories, including an underwater case (for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos are popular because they are so easy to use and are compatible with many online networking sites and video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these show us that the wave of the future will be controlled right from our hands.


Task (завдання):

Which of the sentences is true about the Amazon Kindle?

варіанти відповідей

Users download books using the Amazon Kindle.

Users can store up to 1,500 books in the Amazon Kindle.

The Amazon Kindle comes in various models.

Запитання 2

Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c



IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most popular gadgets that people are crazy about.


KINDLE

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007. The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around 1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the ‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92 euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes store, with its special promotions and features.


FLIP VIDEO

The Flip Video is a very small digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies. The earliest model of the Flip Video came out in 2006, but the Flip Ultra, released in 2007, is much more well-known. The Flip Ultra is popular because it is so small and light which makes it extremely easy to carry. The camera also comes in a variety of colours and has got many accessories, including an underwater case (for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos are popular because they are so easy to use and are compatible with many online networking sites and video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these show us that the wave of the future will be controlled right from our hands.


Task (завдання):

What does the word its in the last line refer to? 

варіанти відповідей

The Kindle online store.

The iTunes store.

Amazon’s website.

Запитання 3

Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c


IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most popular gadgets that people are crazy about.


KINDLE

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007. The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around 1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the ‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92 euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes store, with its special promotions and features.


FLIP VIDEO

The Flip Video is a very small digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies. The earliest model of the Flip Video came out in 2006, but the Flip Ultra, released in 2007, is much more well-known. The Flip Ultra is popular because it is so small and light which makes it extremely easy to carry. The camera also comes in a variety of colours and has got many accessories, including an underwater case (for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos are popular because they are so easy to use and are compatible with many online networking sites and video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these show us that the wave of the future will be controlled right from our hands.


Task (завдання):

Why is the Flip Ultra more well-known than other models of Flip Video?

варіанти відповідей

Because the rest of the models are tiny

Because the Flip Ultra has got more accessories.

 Because the Flip Ultra has got a digital camera.

Запитання 4

Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c


IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most popular gadgets that people are crazy about.


KINDLE

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007. The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around 1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the ‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92 euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes store, with its special promotions and features.


FLIP VIDEO

The Flip Video is a very small digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies. The earliest model of the Flip Video came out in 2006, but the Flip Ultra, released in 2007, is much more well-known. The Flip Ultra is popular because it is so small and light which makes it extremely easy to carry. The camera also comes in a variety of colours and has got many accessories, including an underwater case (for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos are popular because they are so easy to use and are compatible with many online networking sites and video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these show us that the wave of the future will be controlled right from our hands



Task (завдання):

How do the various Flip Ultra models differ?

варіанти відповідей

Only some of them have got a USB stick.

Some of the models haven’t got the bicycle helmet attachment.

Some models don’t use the regular AA batteries.

Запитання 5

Read the article and answer the following questions. Choose a, b, or c


IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

People love gadgets. In today’s modern world, it seems like there is a gadget for everything. Gadgets are getting smaller and smaller and you can control almost everything you need right from your hand. The following are a couple of the most popular gadgets that people are crazy about.


KINDLE

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic reading device created by amazon.com in 2007. The Kindle is about the same size of a small paperback, but the big difference is that, instead of having only one book with you, in this gadget you can store around 1500 or 3500 books, depending on which model you have. Users can purchase the ‘book’, or file of the book’s text from Amazon’s website for a small fee. You download the file and load it on your Kindle. At first, there were only around 80,000 digital titles available for downloading but today, there are over 300,000. Users can also subscribe to magazines and newspapers for a monthly fee, some as low as 0.92 euros per month. The Kindle has got web capabilities, so users can surf the Net while reading, as well as listen to MP3s. Today, many authors are promoting the Kindle by releasing chapters of their novels or entire novels for free to download for a Kindle device. In this way, the Kindle online store is becoming a lot like the iTunes store, with its special promotions and features.


FLIP VIDEO

The Flip Video is a very small digital camcorder made by Pure Digital Technologies. The earliest model of the Flip Video came out in 2006, but the Flip Ultra, released in 2007, is much more well-known. The Flip Ultra is popular because it is so small and light which makes it extremely easy to carry. The camera also comes in a variety of colours and has got many accessories, including an underwater case (for shooting underwater video), a tripod and even a bicycle helmet attachment for those who want to shoot a video while cycling. Some models come in High Definition format and use recyclable batteries, while other models use regular AA batteries. Each camera has a hidden USB stick that pops out to connect it with a computer easily, eliminating the need for any cables or wires. Depending on which model you choose, you can have a storage space of up to 8 gigabytes, which allows for several hours of video footage. Flip Videos are popular because they are so easy to use and are compatible with many online networking sites and video-sharing sites like YouTube. Gadgets like these show us that the wave of the future will be controlled right from our hands


Task (завдання):

Why do people like using the Flip Videos?

варіанти відповідей

 Because they can control the future. 

Because they are not very complicated to use.

Because they can share their videos on YouTube.

Запитання 6

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

 My phobia is food-related. 

варіанти відповідей

C

J

D

N

Запитання 7

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

 I’ve visited a therapist to help me deal with my phobia

варіанти відповідей

С

J

D

N

Запитання 8

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

My phobia influences what I wear.

варіанти відповідей

C

J

D

N

Запитання 9

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

I have tried to cure my phobia. 

варіанти відповідей

C

J

D

N

Запитання 10

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

 I’ve had a couple of accidents because of my phobia.  

варіанти відповідей

C

J

D

N

Запитання 11

Read the texts and write C for Carrie, J for John, D for Daniel, or N for none.


WACKY PHOBIAS! WACKY PHOBIAS!

We asked and you responded: tell us your strangest phobias! We know a lot of people are afraid of heights or closed spaces, but what are some really weird things to be afraid of?


Carrie – Selachophobia

Ever since I was little I have been afraid of sharks. I know that a lot of people are afraid of sharks, and that’s not a strange phobia, but I am actually just afraid of pictures of sharks. I can’t open a National Geographic or any other wildlife magazine without getting nervous. It’s even worse when the shark has its mouth open in the picture. I feel like the shark can still bite me. One time, while I was reading a magazine in the library, I turned the page and there was a big picture of a shark! The worst part is that when my hand turned the page, my fingers were actually touching the picture. I screamed and threw the magazine across the room. Everybody laughed and I was really embarrassed. Oddly enough, sharks in aquariums or zoos don’t bother me at all. 


John - Koumpounophobia

I am absolutely terrified of buttons. I don’t mind wooden buttons or something like that, it’s the plastic ones I can’t stand. Unfortunately, most of the buttons out there are made of plastic. I can’t look at them, I hate touching them, I don’t even like talking about them! Most people think it’s really hard to live without buttons, but it’s actually not. I dress quite casually anyway, so I just wear T-shirts and stuff. It used to really upset me as a child, watching my grandma sew a button on a shirt. She would always hold it in her mouth, as she was getting ready to sew it on. That used to drive me crazy! I thought it was the most disgusting thing in the world! The worst is when I see a button that has a little bit of the thread that’s loose and hanging down. That makes me want to run out of the room!


Daniel - Oneirophobia

Have you ever known anyone who was afraid to go to sleep? Well, now you have! That’s a little misleading though, as I’m not actually afraid of sleeping, I’m afraid of dreaming. It’s not like I’m afraid of nightmares or something, I just don’t like the idea of dreaming at all. It feels like you completely lose control of your own mind when you’re dreaming, and I don’t like that, even if it’s a good dream. Usually, when I go to bed and I feel myself starting to fall asleep, I get a panic attack, and my heart starts racing. Sometimes I even feel like I will be sick! It is a serious problem, because it’s very unhealthy to go without sleep. I’ve tried everything to make myself really tired when I try to sleep, drinking warm milk, herbal sleeping aids, even therapy! A friend suggested hypnotherapy, so I think I will try that. I really do want to sleep, it’s just impossible. 


Task (завдання):

 My phobia made me feel very uncomfortable once. 

варіанти відповідей

C

J

D

N

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