Getting Out of Deep Water from one
etapes not
but its across water and,
a problem for Sammy Why?
bad perence with
them throughout
they
in a pond or a nie and though
going to do whatever the causes
an illness that can run a person's
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Aquaphobia is a fear of water. It affects
pocole in different ways Some people
of rough seas and deep water while
Your baths, sinks and basins in
cases, sufferers of aquaphobia get upset
ang about water. They often experience
mptoms of a panic attack an increased
sweating, trouble breathing and feeling
dizzy
There is hope though for sure
are a number of therapies. Doctors of
relaxation techniques Another they
showing sufferers small amounts of water when they
teel OK with that amount, they move on to Digg
ones, it aquaphobics do well in the treatment
eventually be able to lace whole rivers and court
So, in time, Sammy won't be worried about traveling
to work, and she may even be able to manage a swim
in the sea
Reading
Read the text and match the paragraphs to
the headings
3 what treatment might help aquaphobics?
A learning how to swim
B getting plenty of exercise
C finding ways to calm down
3 the beginnings of a phoba
2 Ways to beat the fear
3 An opportunity and a challenge
4 me physical effects of a fear
9 *** Read the text and answer the
1 What are the physical effects of aquaph
Read the text and choose the correct
answer (A, B or C).
2 Why do some people become aquaph
3 What therapy cures aquaphoba?
What is Sammy most worried about?
A using a ferry to get to work
B making trends at her new job
C geding to work on time
Wat does the water say about aquaphobia?
A is a very common phobia
Bit might seem like a strange phobia
C doesn't usually last a long time
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