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After Reading 

A- Write each word next to its antonym 

1- improving                   devastating

2- intensify                    alleviate

3- comfort                    distress

4- released                    confined

5- logical                    irrational

B- Answer the questions.

1- What is a phobia ?

* A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that doesn't pose any true danger.

2- What are some physical symptoms that a person with a phobia might experience ?

* A sufferer might experience shaking, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sweating, chest pains, dizziness,or a feeling of overwhelming anxiety.

3- Name two phobias and describe them.

* Claustrophobia is a fear of small, confined spaces, Archnophobia is a fear of spiders.

4- Why do people develop phobias ?

* People might learn phobias from their parents , or they might develop them as a reaction to a frightening experience.

5- Explain some of the treatments available to people with phobias.

* People with phobias can take medication or undergo counseling to help them overcome their fear.