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Ex 4 Read the text and match the headings (A-E) to the paragraphs (1-4). There

is one extra heading.



A A Symptom of Stress

B Chemical Reactions

C A Serious Problem

D The Solution is Near

E Unique to the Species

1.
Have you ever been in an uncomfortable social situation and turned bright red in the

face? This phenomenon is called blushing and it results from various kinds of

everyday emotional anxiety such as embarrassment, shame or shyness. Blushing is

generally more common in women and young people but it can happen to anyone, at

any time. And once it starts, there’s little you can do to control it.

2.

So, what exactly happens when we blush? When we feel stressed, our bodies release

adrenaline into the blood. Adrenaline is known as the ‘flight or fight’ hormone – a

substance that helps us deal with difficult or dangerous situations. So, for example,

being involved in an argument or spotting a deadly snake could cause the body to

pump adrenaline around our bodies. One effect of this is that the veins in our faces

widen, meaning more blood rushes to the surface of the skin, causing it to become red

and hot.

3.

Severe and frequent blushing is common in people who suffer from social anxiety.

For people with this condition, even harmless personal or professional interactions

can cause intense blushing. And, the fact that they are blushing can make such people

feel even more embarrassed about the situation they are in. For some people, their

tendency to blush can be the main reason behind them avoiding social contact as

much as possible.

4.

What then is the reason behind blushing? After all, turning red in the face doesn’t

seem to help us deal with stressful situations and often makes them worse! The

famous scientist Charles Darwin, for example, couldn’t find any explanation,

describing blushing as “the most peculiar of all expressions”, and even today,

scientists have yet to offer a definite answer. One thing we know for sure, though, is

that no animal blushes. Blushing is something that makes us all human, so maybe we

should celebrate it rather than be ashamed of it.​