Unit 6Creating an Image
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Announcer: Please welcome our guest David Clark. David overcame his fear of spiders several years ago, and now he helps others with the same problem. David, how did you cope with your arachnophobia?
David Clark: Oh, it was awful. For years I had a few techniques to cope with my arachnophobia, but over time, they stopped working and my arachnophobia became unbearable.
Announcer: What did you do then?
David Clark: Well, I decided to get treatment for my phobia. It was very hard at first, but gradually I became more comfortable with spiders.
Announcer: Can you cope with spiders now?
David Clark: Oh yes. I'm very confident now. I realized this when I was able to pick up a real spider and hold it in my hand!
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Many of you have heard the frightening story of Sam Koliwad and Chloe. Sam is a snake handler at the Florida Aquarium. He was moving Chloe the python when she suddenly attacked him. Sam, this was obviously a frightening moment, but I understand Chloe was like a friend. What happened?
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Sam:It was the scariest day of my life. I'm thrilled to be here.
Reporter: You were almost lunch ... well that was a possibility.
Sam:No, no. Florida Aquarium has taken steps to protect the handlers.
Reporter: Like what?
Sam:Well, for one thing, handlers can't enter cages alone. We always need a partner. If a snake attacks, our partner can get the snake off. It's almost impossible to do that alone, but there are a few techniques two people can use.
Reporter: Such as?
Sam: The most common is the "push-pull." Your partner pushes the snake's head toward you and then gradually pulls it up. This unlocks its teeth.
Reporter: How painful!
Sam: Unbearable pain. That was the worst. Was I going to lose my hand? I didn't know. Chloe's strong, and antisocial
Reporter: Wait. How can a snake be antisocial?
Sam: Few people realize it, but snakes have personalities. Some are aggressive. They'll attack without warning, but many are just antisocial.
Reporter: I'm curious. Can you give an example of antisocial behavior in a snake?
Sam: Hiding is common. Chloe, for example, hides up a tree in her cage. She stays away from people.
Reporter: But Chloe was your friend?
Sam:Yes. She didn't like many people, but she liked me. I was confident about that. For example, she used to come down from the tree so that I could hold her.
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1.A: Dr. White, I'm wondering if you could spare a few minutes so that we could talk about my assignment.
B: I'm really busy now. Could we meet later? How about five o'clock?
2.A: Hi, Jorge. If you have a minute, I'd like to get your opinion about something.
B: Sure. What is it?
3.A: Excuse me, Professor. Do you have a minute? I'd like to talk to you about your biology class.
B: Yes, come in.
4.A: Is now a good time? There's something we need to discuss about your job performance.
B: Sure. What is it?
5.A: Can I have just a little of your time to talk about something I'm worried about?
B: OK. What's up?
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Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a psychologist and a patient. You may take notes as you listen. Then answer the question.
Woman:Please come in and take a seat. I'm Dr. Nancy Turner.
Man:Nice to meet you, Dr. Turner. I'm Pete Wilson.
Woman:Great. OK, let's see....your chart says that you have been having panic attacks lately.
Man:Yes, that's right.
Woman: Tell me about them. What kind of fear do you have?
Man:Well, my job is unbearable. Woman: OK.
Man:I'd like to quit and start my own computer business, but the truth is I'm just too scared.
Woman: And what are you afraid of?
Man:I'm afraid I won't be successful. I'm afraid I'll end up bankrupt. I'm afraid of being a failure.
Woman: I see.
Man:I just don't know what to do. Whenever I think about trying out my business idea, I have a panic attack and I break into a cold sweat. It's like failure is just waiting for me. But, I can't stay at my job anymore either. I want to try my business idea, but I just can't get myself to take the first step.
Woman: I understand. People often back away from scary things, such as life changes, because they are afraid of what will happen if it turns out to be a mistake. However, I believe that fear actually is a road sign that shows your next step in life.
Man:A road sign? What do you mean?
Woman: You feel strongly enough about your business idea to have panic attacks about it. Maybe the strength of your feelings is a sign that this is the next road you should take in life. People usually aren't afraid of things that are unimportant in their lives, but they are scared to death about things that could actually happen. In this case, I think your fear is showing you that this is your next step in life.
Man:But, if it's my next step then why do I panic about it?
Woman: Again—because it's a life change. You have a dream business on your mind, and you want it to work. These panic attacks show you how important this idea is to you. Use your panic attacks as an alarm clock that wakes you up out of your life as you're living it now, and shows you how your life can be better.
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Narrator: Listen again to two parts of the conversation. Answer the question you hear after each part. First passage:
Woman: I understand. People often back away from scary things such as life changes because they are afraid of what will happen if it turns out to be a mistake. However, I believe that fear actually is a road sign that shows your next step in life.
Narrator: Why does the lecturer mention a road sign?
Narrator: Second passage: What does the psychologist
imply by the following statement?
Woman: Use your panic attacks as an alarm clock that wakes you up out of your life as you're living it now, and shows you how your life can be better.
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