LISTENING

1 | Look at the photos and discuss the questions. • For what purposes do people use these things? • Have you used any of these? Why or why not?

horseshoe | evil eye beads | wild rue (harmel)

superstition (n) - the belief that particular events bring good or bad luck; the belief that explains the causes for events in ways that are connected to magic not to science,
superstitious (adj) - believing in superstitions

2 | Complete the famous superstitions with the phrases in the box. There are some extra phrases.

receive unexpected money spill sugar break a mirror
walk under the ladder realise your dream buy an elephant souvenir
cut your nails at night buy an umbrella

Good Luck Superstitions 1. If your right hand itches, you will ★★★. 2. If you ★★★ to someone, it will bring them good luck. 3. If you blow all the candles on your birthday cake in one blow, you will ★★★. |  | Bad Luck Superstitions 1. If you ★★★, you will have bad luck. 2. If you ★★★, it will bring you seven years of bad luck. 3. If you ★★★, it might shorten your life.