Question 12 of 36intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Shaana mentions that she used to be afraid of tunnels. What could have been the most likely reason for her to be scared of tunnels?

Correct Answer

Shaana could have been afraid of tunnels because tunnels are dark, enclosed spaces that can feel claustrophobic.

The darkness inside tunnels limits visibility, making it difficult to see what lies ahead. Children often fear the unknown, and tunnels represent an unfamiliar environment where one cannot see the outside world.

The sudden transition from bright daylight to darkness when a train enters a tunnel can also be unsettling.

Additionally, tunnels can seem mysterious and unfamiliar to someone who has not experienced them before.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: II.1 | (Page Page 10)
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Explanation

The chapter mentions that Shaana 'used to be afraid of tunnels, but I'm not any more.' While the text does not explicitly state the reason for her fear, common reasons for tunnel fear (tunnel phobia) include darkness, enclosed spaces, lack of control, and the unknown. Through her travels, Shaana has overcome this fear, showing personal growth.

Solution Steps

  1. Tunnels are dark, enclosed spaces that can feel claustrophobic

  2. Darkness inside tunnels limits visibility, making it difficult to see what lies ahead

  3. Children often fear the unknown, and tunnels represent an unfamiliar environment

  4. The sudden transition from bright daylight to darkness when entering a tunnel can be unsettling

  5. Tunnels can seem mysterious and unfamiliar to those who have not experienced them before

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