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Phobia Phun. Demopolis Middle School October 26, 2009 Mrs. Dauphin’s Class. Think about it. 1.Do you have any phobias? If so, what are they? 2. Do you think that everyone has phobias of something? 3. Why do think people have phobias?
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Phobia Phun Demopolis Middle School October 26, 2009 Mrs. Dauphin’s Class
Think about it 1.Do you have any phobias? If so, what are they? 2. Do you think that everyone has phobias of something? 3. Why do think people have phobias? 4. What do you think is the best way to deal with a phobia? Get rid of it? Live with it? http://www.teachabroadchina.com/esl-lessons-conversation-topics-phobias/
What is ablutophobia? • An obsessional fear of bathing. • May also include fear of baths, showers, and even swimming! • Vocabulary connection—ablutions From this web site http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2723/?letter=P&spage=6
What is adipophobia? • An abnormal fear of being too fat. • Vocabulary connection—adipose tissue http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2723/?letter=P&spage=6
Aviophobia (also called aerophobia) • Muhammad Ali, former champion boxer. • Ray Bradbury, science fiction writer. • Cher, singer/actress. • Michael Jackson, singer. • John Madden, sportscaster • Ronald Reagan, former U.S. President and actor. Information from http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/entertainment/entertainment.asp?cid=phobias