2- Do you know whether the following are considered omens of good or bad luck? Tick the right option..
Tip : If you believe that certain things are signs of bad luck
and others of good luck that you are said to be superstitious.
a- walking under a ladder
2-c
opening an umbrella in the house
2-d
putting new shoes on the table
2-e
hanging a horseshoe in your house
2- g
seeing a black cat crossing your path
3- Match the expressions
The following are expressions connected with luck. Can you match the expression with the situation in which it is used?
a- When someone is going to take an exam, go to an interview, start a new job, etc.
3-b
- In the theatre, actors say this to one another to bring good luck.
3-c
- When you have narrowly avoided misfortune
3-d
- When someone fails a test or exam
3-e
- When someone wins at a game, and has never played the game before
4- Match the method with its definition:
5- Match the following to make expressions connected with prediction
6 - Match the following with their opposites:
7- Fill the gaps in the following sentences with the correct word
Do this simple quiz to find out whether you depend on logic or superstition to get you through life!
Conclusions
0- 5 : You are a true sceptic! Your feet are firmly on the ground and you don't wait for luck to come to you; you go out and get it for yourself!
6-11 : You are quite superstitious, but you have a logical head on your shoulders.
12-15 : You are extremely superstitious. Look out for those ladders!
