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Time Zones 4 Unit 9
Read the unit title, describe what you see and make some questions about the photo. example: Do you know the character in the photo? .
Do you like this type of movie? Why (not)? What type of movies and TV shows do you like, give reasons.
Work in pairs: Look at the photo in SB and describe what you see. Who is in the photo? Where is she? What is she doing? What do you think will happen? Where do you often see this type of scene?
What are some ways people enjoy feeling scared when watching movies?
Fright can be exciting and exhilarating, even if it's a bit scary. The fear we experience can be motivating and energizing. It can help us understand the boundaries of our courage.
The Fear Factor
Why do you think some people like frightening movies?
In an evolutionary sense, humans have an instinct to confront fearful situations, as it helps us to understand and evaluate potential risks and threats. Our brains can actually become addicted to the feeling of fear. This is why people often seek out scary movies and haunted houses. Fear can have a positive impact on the body. It can lead to a faster heart rate and breathing, an increase in adrenaline and improved alertness.
Did you know?
Brain break: Draw a picture of a scary movie and let students guess the name of the movie.
The main purpose of paragraph B is to
- give an introduction to human evolution
- list the reasons why some people are scared of the dark
- explain why we fear some things
Horror movies often make use of music to add to the
- tension
- relevance
- unrealism
It's easier for people to watch scary scenes in movies than in documentaries because they know that the scenes in movies
- aren't real
- aren't important
- aren't as exciting
In paragraph E, frown upon means..
- to be unafraid of
- to show disapproval of
- to refuse to see
The following sentence would best be placed at the end of which paragraph? T hey feel better about themselves because they made it through the horror safely...