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SUPERSTITIONS
PRE-READING TASK
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1. Can you list one thing that may bring you good luck?
2. Now, list one thing that may cause you bad luck.
3. From whom did you learn about good and bad luck beliefs?
YOU MAY RESPOND TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE.
Read the passage and answer the following questions
11 OF THE STRANGEST SUPERSTITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
A superstition is a belief that has no logical explanation or scientific evidence. There are many superstitions believed in around the world. Most people believe superstitions to be complete nonsense while others live their lives avoiding black cats, looking for four leaf clovers and avoiding mirrors.
1. BIRTHDAY
In Rusia, it is prohibited to wish someone’s birthday earlier than the real date as it is believed to bring bad luck to the person.
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