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THE HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK

 1)      Match each date below with the correct historical event from the text:

Dates:	Events:
1.       5th Century 2.       17th of March 3.       9th or 10th Century 4.       1601 5.       1772	A. The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day celebration took place. B. St. Patrick was enslaved as a 16-year-old in Roman England. C. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Saint Augustine, Florida. D. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on this date because it marks his death. E. A group of Irish soldiers in the English military marched through New York City to honour St. Patrick.

2) Read the text carefully and answer the following questions:

1. Who is Saint Patrick, and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

a) He was a king of Ireland who conquered the Romans.
b) He is the patron Saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the country.
c) He was a famous Irish writer.

2. At what age was Saint Patrick enslaved, and where was he taken?

a) 10 years old, to France.
b) 16 years old, to Ireland.
c) 18 years old, to Rome.
d) 20 years old, to Scotland.

3. How did Saint Patrick explain the Holy Trinity to the people of Ireland?

a) He used a cross.
b) He used the leaves of a shamrock.
c) He used a circle.
d) He used three candles.

4. Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?

a) It was the date Saint Patrick arrived in Ireland.
b) It was the day he escaped from captivity.
c) It was the date of Saint Patrick's death.
d) It was the day he became a bishop.

5. When did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place, and where?

a) In Ireland, in the 8th century.
b) In New York, in 1772.
c) In Florida, in 1601.
d) In Dublin, in 1800.

 

3) Answer these questions about the history of St. Patrick

1.       What was the main feature of the early St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

2.       How did St. Patrick’s Day parades spread to America?

3.       What role did Irish soldiers play in the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in 1772?

4.       In addition to Ireland, where else is St. Patrick's Day celebrated today?

5.       What was the nature of the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City?

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FEARS AND PHOBIAS

1) What are you afraid of? Why?

2) Watch the video and try to find the difference between a fear and a phobia:

3) Match the words with the right clues: ´

Amygdala - Avoidance - Brain - Exposure - Fear - Fight-or-flight - Help

                                 Interference - Phobia - Threat

Across:
2. A deep, irrational fear that affects daily life.
4. The body’s automatic response to danger, often called "fight-or-____."
6. A small, almond-shaped structure in the brain responsible for processing fear.
8. Avoiding a fear too much can make it worse. What is this action called?
10. When fear starts to negatively affect everyday activities, it causes ______.

Down:

1. A strong emotional response to danger or threats.
2. The part of the body that processes emotions and reactions.
3. The process of facing fears gradually to reduce anxiety.
4. The brain detects this when sensing possible danger.
5. When fear becomes overwhelming, people should seek this.

4) Watch the video again and say whether the following statements are true or false:

1. The amygdala plays a role in detecting threats and processing fear. 
2. Phobias are simply mild fears and do not interfere with daily life. 
3. Avoiding fears completely can increase the chances of developing a phobia. 
4. A person with a phobia might change their lifestyle to avoid their fear. 
5. If a dog barks or snarls, it is always being aggressive. 
6. Gradual exposure to fears in a controlled way can help reduce fear.
7. The brain does not play a role in regulating fear responses. 
8. Watching a scary movie can activate the brain’s fear response. 
9. People with phobias should never seek professional help. 
10. Corrective experiences can help change fearful perceptions. 

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