What are you

afraid of?
A presentation of G5
 Members of G5-W23

Lê Đình Nguyễn Xuân Nguyễn Thị

Như Khuyên Thạch Lâm Thanh Kiều
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Vocabulary
By Lê Đình Như Khuyên
MINIGAM
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 Word Type Pronunciation Meaning Example

He has
A type of anxiety disorder no real desire to travel
Phobia Noun /ˈFoʊ.Bi.Ə/ that involves an extreme fear of and suffers from a
something. phobia of flying.

A thin metal pin, used in sewing,

that is pointed at one end and has
Can you thread this
Needle Noun /ˈNiːdl/ a hole called an eye at the other
needle?
end for thread.

To suddenly feel frightened so that

you cannot think clearly and you
I panicked when I saw
say or do something stupid,
Panic Verb /ˈPænɪk/ smoke coming out of the
dangerous, etc.; To make
engine.
somebody do this

Disgusting Adjective /Dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ Extremely unpleasant What a disgusting smell!

 Word Type Pronunciation Meaning Example

In a way that is not clearly expressed, I just look vaguely worried

Vaguely Adverb /ˈVeɪɡ.Li/
known, described, or decided. all the time.

To succeed in dealing with or

The only way to conquer a
Conquer Verb /ˈKɑːŋkər/ controlling something
fear is to face it.

To make something worse, especially a

His insomia may be
Exacerbate Verb /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/ disease or problem
exacerbated by certain drugs
• To frighten someone into something (v.p) : to make someone so
frightened that they do something they did not want to do
Ex: We should not be frightened into the idea that there is
only one way forward.

• To scare someone/something away/off ( v.p): to make a person or an

animal so frightened that he, she, or it goes away.
Ex: Don't make too much noise or you'll scare away the
birds.
 Adjective +
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Preposition
By Nguyễn Xuân Thạch Lâm
 Some regular adj+prep
Afraid of Happy about

Embarrassed
about Interested in

Nervous about Relaxed about

1 Jackie Chan is afraid of needles

2 I’m happy about your advice

3 I am interested in phobias

4 Ann never feels relaxed about spiders

5
A person with arcrophobia feels nervous about high place

6 Ali is scared of public speaking

7 You shouldn’t be embarrassed about your fear

8
Some people are afraid of dogs
Comprehension practice.

1)There is a similarity between Nhi and her mother
Similar
-> Nhi is similar to her mother.

2) He used to play football, but now he likes playing tennis

Fond
-> He used to play football, but now he is fond of playing tennis

3) Her mother took pride in her because she did so well at school.
Proud
-> Her mother was proud of her because she did so well at school.

4) John’s father is the man who gives all his dedication to his work.
Dedicated
-> John’s father is the man who is dedicated to his job.
 Adj + of
Proud of Aware of
His mother was proud of him I am aware of the situation
because of such a great effort that I have to sacrifice to win
he made in school the war

Full of Capable of
Her room is full of teddy bear You are all capable of
speaking English
Fond of
He is fond of playing golf
 Adj + to

Addicted to Sensitive to
I’m addicted to learning new Her skin is sensitive to the
languages sunlight

Similar to Dedicated to
She is similar to her mother Lam is a teacher who is dedicated
to his job
3 Modal verb
By Nguyễn Thị Thanh Kiều
GRAMMAR
1.Max is a person who has a problem. On answersforhealth.com, Dr.Perry chats with people who
need help. Read part of their online conversation. Pay attention to the boldfaced words. Underline
the verbs. Then study the charts below.
Max: Can you help me? My friend asked me to visit his house. But I can't go to my friend's
house.I'm scared.
Dr.Perry: Why are you scared?
Max: I'm afraid of cats. I can't go to my friend's house because he has a cat. The cat may hurt
me.
Dr.Perry: I can help you. Tell me,is the cat mean? Did it hurt you in the past?
Max: No,the cat isn't mean. But I'm afraid.
Dr.Perry: You might have a phobia. First, call your friend. Tell him about your fear. He will
understand.
Max: Ok,but I still feel scared.
Dr.Perry: Read about cats. You may feel less scared.
2.Look again at the boldfaced words in Exercise 1.What form of verb comes after each boldfaced
word.

MODALS: CAN,MAY,MIGHT,AND WILL

1.Can,may,might,and will are modals. I can help you.
Always use the base form of the verb after The cat may hurt me.
modals. You might have a phobia.
He will understand.

2.The negative of modals is modal + not. The cat cannot hurt you.
Always use the base form of the verb after The cat may not hurt you.
modal + not. The cat might not hurt you.
The cat will not hurt you.

3.Use cannot for can + not He cannot understand my fear.

4.Use won't for will + not in speaking and The cat won't hurt you
informal writing.
 5.Use can't in speaking and I can't go to my friend's house
informal writing. because he has a cat.

6.A modal changes the meaning of

the verb that follows.
I can help you.
Can often means ability. I can't go to my friend's house

May and might often mean You may feel less scared.
possibility. You might have a phobia.

Will means a future prediction. He will understand.

3) Read Dr. Perry's online chat with Kate. Complete
each sentence with the correct modal and the verb in
parentheses.

Use can/can’t

Kate: I can’t speak in front of the other student. I can’t

think of the correct words, and can’t look at the class.
I’m scared!
Dr.Perry: I can help you. Don’t worry Kate. You can give
a good presentation
3) Read Dr. Perry's online chat with Kate. Complete
each sentence with the correct modal and the verb in
parentheses.

*Use may/might or may not/might not

Kate: Really?
Dr.Perry: Yes. Many people have a fear of public
speaking. Other students in your class might/may feel
afraid, too.
Kate: I didn’t think of that. You may/might be right.
That’s good news!
Dr.Perry: Of course! Public speaking is hard, so
presentation may not/might not easy. But that’s normal.
3) Read Dr. Perry's online chat with Kate. Complete
each sentence with the correct modal and the verb in
parentheses.

*Use will/will not/ won’t

Kate: OK. But everyone will look at me when I speak.

Dr.Perry: They are your friends.They will not laugh at
you.They want you to feel relaxed,so they will listen
politely.
Kate: I hope so. I will think about your advice .
4. Phillip and his wife are going to Jamaica for vacation. Phillip is
afraid of flying in airplanes. Choose the answers that complete
Phillip's sentences.
1. On our vacation, flying in an airplane ...........(will / can) be scary.
-> Will
2. I .......(can / may) panic in the airplane.
->May
3. Other people.........(might / can) laugh at me.
-> Might
4. Sometimes when I'm afraid, I ......(won't / can't) think clearly.
-> Won't
5. My wife is not scared. She .....(can / might) fly with no problem.
-> Can
5. Write five suggestions for Phillip, affirmative or
negative. Use four different modals. Then share your
sentences with the class.
1. Phillip will choose a comfortable seat.
2. He can do ralaxation exercises.
3. He can eat candy or listen to music.
4. He can read about how airports operate.
5. He can meet Psychologists, because they will help
you calm down with practical advice or the most
scientific explanations.
6. There are six mistakes in the sentences. The first mistake is
already corrected. Find and correct five more mistakes.
1. A doctor can to help you.
-> A doctor can help you.
2. Isaballe has a phobia of needles, so she no can go to the
doctor.
-> Isaballe has a phobia of needles, so she cannot go to the
doctor.
3. Lisa may has a phobia of spiders.
-> Lisa may have a phobia of spiders.
4. She no will go in the attic, and she can't sleeping.
-> She won't go in the attic, and she can't sleep.
5. I might be have a phobia.
-> I might have a phobia.
Thanks!
Does anyone have any questions?

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