What do you feel when you are SCARED?

  • ❤️ Heart beating...?
  • 🫁 Breathing...?
  • 🌡️ Hands feeling...?

An INSTINCT is a behavior you are BORN with.

It is AUTOMATIC. No one teaches you to breathe or stay safe.

Discuss with your partner:

1. What scares you?

2. What scares your family?

3. How does your body react?

SELECT YOUR DIFFICULTY

B1 (CASUAL): Clear & Simple

B1+ (PRO): Standard Challenge

B2 (ELITE): Complex & Academic

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LEVEL: B1 (CASUAL)

"Most people think fear is a bad feeling, but it can actually be very positive for us. Fear is natural and we are all born with it. We have always needed it to keep us safe from danger. In a dangerous situation, we can often find extra strength and energy that we usually do not know we have..."

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LEVEL: B1+ (PRO)

"Most people connect fear with negative feelings, but it can actually be very positive as well. Fear is natural and something we are born with. We have always needed it to keep us safe from danger. If we face a dangerous situation, we can find abilities that we often do not know we have..."

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LEVEL: B2 (ELITE)

"While most individuals associate fear with negative emotional states, it can paradoxically serve as a positive force in our lives. Fear is an inherent biological mechanism that we are equipped with from birth, and it has always been indispensable for maintaining our safety in the face of environmental hazards..."

สัญชาตญาณ

"We are born with the instinct to breathe; nobody needs to teach us how to do it."

ฮอร์โมน

"Our brain releases hormones which travel through the blood to tell our body how to feel."

อะดรีนาลีน

"When I was scared, my body released adrenaline and I suddenly had the energy to run very fast."

กลูโคส

"After eating sugar, your body produces glucose to give your muscles the power they need."

อวัยวะ

"Doctors check the health of your organs, like your heart and lungs, to make sure your body is working correctly."

Match the facts to paragraphs (1-8).

Look for keywords! DON'T READ EVERYTHING.

Para 4

"Fear is a natural reaction... its goal is trying to stay calm."

The body reacts to stress specifically to return to a stable, calm state.

Para 6

"Fear stops us from doing stupid things..."

It acts as a biological warning system to prevent unnecessary danger.

Para 2

"The cuttlefish changes color and shape to hide from enemies."

Instinct is universal across species for survival.

Para 7

"Fear makes us better at making decisions..."

Adrenaline sharpens focus, allowing for faster mental processing.

Para 3

"Reactions become faster... and we become physically stronger."

The response provides an immediate physical upgrade for fighting or running.

Para 8

"Training allows us to know exactly what to do and stay calm."

Knowledge and practice allow us to control the natural fear response.

Para 5

"Our eyes change (pupils dilate) to let more light in."

Enhanced vision helps identify exits and threats more clearly.

Write 70 Words.

Choose ONE mission:

1. "Avoid risk is a good or bad thing? Why?"

2. "Does fear stop you from achieving what you want?"

Reference Paragraph 6 (Fear of Failure).
"I believe avoiding risk is generally a bad thing. As explained in Paragraph 6, a fear of failure can stop us from achieving our goals. While our instinct tries to protect us by releasing adrenaline, we must learn to use that energy to face our fears. Overcoming risk is the only way to grow and succeed."