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    A superstition is a belief that has no real rational basis. Many people in the past have believed some of them. - American Superstitions - Knocking on wood twice will reverse bad luck.

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    A superstition is a belief that has no real rational basis. Many people in the past have believed some of them. - American Superstitions - Knocking on wood twice will reverse bad luck.

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    Superstition Worksheet

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    A superstition is a belief that has no real rational basis. Many people in the past have believed some of them. - American Superstitions - Knocking on wood twice will reverse bad luck.

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    Superstitions

    easy English

    Worksheet 1

    Word

    Web

    Write the topic, superstitions in the center circle and think about anything about it. Name :

    - American Superstitions -

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    Superstitions

    Superstitions
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    Worksheet 2

    American Superstitions

    Name :
    A superstition is a belief that has no real rational basis. Despite this many people in the past have believed some of them. even if you dont, you might have heard of some of these:

    Breaking a mirror equals bad luck


    If you break a mirror you may be told that you will now have seven years of bad luck. This superstition may have something to do with a medieval belief that mirrors are a reflection of the soul. By breaking a mirror you are harming the soul. In order to counter the bad luck you should take the broken mirror and bury it in the moonlight.

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    Knocking on wood twice will reverse bad luck


    In some ancient cultures there was a belief that gods lived in trees. When people wanted to worship or ask these gods for anything they would tough the bark of the tree gently. When they had been granted their desire people would knock lightly on the bark of the tree. Some Christians also practice this as they may be saying thank you to Jesus who died on a cross which was made from wood.

    Firday the 13th is a day of bad luck


    When there is a Friday the 13th, many people think that the day is going to be bad. The number 13 itself is considered as unlucky. Many buildings do not even have a 13th floor. Although it is a theory many people believe that this may have to do with the fact that Judas was the 13th guest at the last supper. Jesus was crucified on a Friday. By putting both together it is considered as unlucky.

    Black cats are bad luck


    In the Middle Ages it was a common belief that witches kept black cats as companions and familiars. There was also a common belief that black cats can turn into witches or demons. This is the origin of this superstition. In many other countries though black cats are actually seen as good luck.

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    Superstitions

    Superstitions
    easy English

    Worksheet 3

    Picture Match

    picture

    superstition

    meaning
    l People think they say that Not

    l Black cats are bad luck

    doing this will make what

    - American Superstitions -

    come true. l It's unclear how this got started but it is l Knocking l reverse luck on bad related with the Last Supper. thirteenth considered outside and of And hour the is

    wood twice will

    somehow normal therefore

    dangerous. l Some early American settlers l Firday the 13th l is a day of bad luck Americans that this and native believed was the

    spirit of the dead. So if this crossed your path you would experience bad luck. l breaking this object harming reflects your

    l Breaking l mirror bad luck

    a equals

    means object soul.

    yourself because this

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    Superstitions

    Superstitions
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    Worksheet 4

    Superstition Survey

    Name :
    Write four FOUR questions about superstitions in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper. When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers. STUDENT 1 _____________ Q1 STUDENT 2 _____________ STUDENT 3 _____________

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    Q2

    Q3

    Q4

    a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j)

    Are you a superstitious person? Do you have any small rituals/habits Do you believe in fate? What numbers do you consider to be lucky or unlucky? How do you think superstitions begin and become part of our culture? Do you think all superstitions are old, or do new ones come along? Who is the most superstitious person you know? Do you have anything you keep with you or use for luck? Do you have any experience in which superstitions worked? Why do you think people continue to believe in superstitions?

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