Can hypnosis reduce stress? - Module 11

B2 First · Word Formation · First Expert Student's Resource Book, Pearson Education

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

FORTUNE

ENTERTAIN

SERIOUS

ILL

VARY

ANXIOUS

ABLE

CONFIDENT

When we think of hypnosis, we (0) ___ think of those television shows where (1) ___ members of the audience are encouraged to do foolish things while they are under hypnosis. In such shows, the hypnotist is an (2) ___ , almost like a magician, whose main aim is to keep the audience happy. But hypnosis deserves to be taken more (3) ___ . If it is used properly, it can help people who suffer from (4) ___ related to stress. We use the word stress to describe quite a large (5) ___ of different feelings, especially those connected with (6) ___ about our jobs. Hypnosis can help people to believe in their (7) ___ to do their jobs well. It also helps them to feel more relaxed about their work, which gives them greater (8) ___ to deal with any problems they may be facing in their daily lives.

Can hypnosis reduce stress?

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