Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. While fear is (1)_______ natural response to danger, phobias often
occur (2)____________ response to something unlikely to cause real harm. In some cases, a person with a (3)___________ will meet
the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder. Someone with a specific phobia will (4)_________
intense fear and anxiety when confronted with the source of the phobia, which could include blood, heights or specific animals like
dogs. Phobias are (5)______________ by significant distress and often cause a person to avoid the source of their fear or suffer from
extreme anxiety when faced with it. Someone experiencing a phobia that is interfering with everyday life should consider undergoing
treatment for their phobia, as outcomes for professional care are typically favourable. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
