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The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Skills Work 6 for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Workbook & Grammar with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Your English friend has a phobia of clowns. Use the information in the text to write him / her an email giving advice. Think about: hypnotherapy, association of clowns with happy thoughts.

Answer

Hi James,

I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble with your phobia of clowns. It must be really difficult. I've recently read about a girl who got over her fear, so I wanted to give you some advice.

First of all, I read that hypnotherapy is very effective. It can help you get over your fear, and it’s easy, too. This is because it can work in just a few short sessions. The therapist will tell you to think about clowns, and then think about things that you like. In this way, you will start to associate clowns with happy thoughts, and you will stop feeling afraid of them. I think this will totally change your life.

I really hope you will give it a try, and that it works for you. Let me know how you get on.

Best wishes,

Ian.