Exercise 1: Fears and Phobias in Context

Choose the most suitable option to complete these sentences. You can use each option ONLY ONCE.

I would never go inside a house; I'm terrified of ghosts.

I really don't like large spiders; they .

The idea of a global pandemic became the that worried governments and citizens alike.

Hearing that strange noise gave me the . I was shaking with terror.

Big dogs can be for people who aren't used to animals.

If I could my fear, it would really change my life.

Oh my gosh! You me; I thought I was alone.

Mike jumped out wearing his mask and gave me a terrible .

I was when I heard that burglars had broken into the flat next door.

It was my first time flying, and I was .