Spiders are tiny creatures, but they can cause a big reaction in people. Some people feel scared or uncomfortable when they see a spider. This lesson focuses on describing fears, using verbs like scare and expressions like afraid of, and practicing how to talk about personal and general fears. Learners will also explore vocabulary related to emotions and reactions.
GRAMMAR
1. Using "Scare"
- Structure: Subject + scare(s) + object.
- Examples:
- "Spiders scare me."
- "Loud noises scare him."
- "The dark doesn’t scare her."
- Examples:
2. Using "Afraid Of"
- Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + afraid of + noun/verb-ing.
- Examples:
- "I am afraid of spiders."
- "She is not afraid of dogs."
- "Are they afraid of heights?"
- Examples:
3. Negative Sentences with "Not"
- To express no fear, add not after the verb to be:
- "He isn’t afraid of insects."
- "Spiders don’t scare them."
4. Questions with "Scare" and "Afraid Of"
- Scare: "What scares you?" / "Do spiders scare you?"
- Afraid Of: "What are you afraid of?" / "Are you afraid of spiders?"
5. Reflexive Pronouns for Emphasis
- Use reflexive pronouns to emphasize who is scared:
- "Spiders scare them."
- "The noise scared me."
VOCABULARY
- Scared: Feeling fear.
Example: "She is scared of the dark." - Afraid: Worried or frightened.
Example: "He is afraid of spiders." - Fear: A strong feeling of worry or danger.
Example: "Fear of heights is common." - Terrify: To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example: "The movie terrified me." - Brave: Showing no fear.
Example: "He is brave enough to face a spider." - Crawl: To move slowly on hands and knees or like a spider.
Example: "Spiders crawl on walls." - Insect: A small animal with six legs.
Example: "Spiders are not insects; they are arachnids." - Web: The structure spiders make to catch food.
Example: "There’s a spider web in the corner." - Arachnid: A type of animal like spiders and scorpions.
Example: "Spiders are arachnids, not insects." - Phobia: An intense fear of something.
Example: "Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "Spiders scare me."
- "Are you afraid of insects?"
- "She isn’t scared of anything."
- "The spider is crawling on the wall!"
- "I have a phobia of spiders."
- "He’s terrified of big spiders."
- "What scares them the most?"
- "I’m not afraid of small insects."
- "Seeing a spider makes me feel nervous."
- "How can I overcome my fear of spiders?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "Spiders scare them."
- "She is afraid of big spiders."
- "The dark doesn’t scare me."
Negative Sentences
- "He isn’t afraid of insects."
- "Spiders don’t scare us."
Questions
- "What scares you?"
- "Are you afraid of spiders?"
Answers
- "Yes, spiders scare me."
- "No, I’m not afraid of them."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends see a spider.
Anna: Ahh! There’s a spider on the wall!
Jake: Where? Oh, I see it. It’s small.
Anna: Small? It’s huge! Spiders scare me!
Jake: Really? I think they’re fascinating.
Anna: Fascinating? How?
Jake: Look at how it crawls. And it makes a web to catch food.
Anna: That’s not fascinating—it’s terrifying! Can you move it, please?
Jake: Okay, I’ll put it outside.
READING
"Arachnophobia: The Fear of Spiders"
Some people are afraid of spiders, and this fear has a name: arachnophobia. It is one of the most common phobias in the world. People with arachnophobia feel scared when they see a spider, even if it’s small or far away.
Why are people afraid of spiders? Scientists believe it’s because some spiders can be dangerous. However, most spiders are harmless and even helpful because they eat insects.
If you are afraid of spiders, there are ways to overcome this fear. First, learn more about spiders and their behavior. Second, try to stay calm when you see one. Finally, remember that most spiders are more afraid of you than you are of them.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the fear of spiders called?
A: The fear of spiders is called arachnophobia.Q: Why are some people afraid of spiders?
A: Some people are afraid of spiders because they believe spiders can be dangerous.Q: Are most spiders harmful?
A: No, most spiders are harmless and even helpful.Q: How can you overcome a fear of spiders?
A: You can overcome a fear of spiders by learning about them, staying calm, and remembering that most spiders are harmless.
0 Comments