Question

Get into pairs and discuss the following with your partners and complete the table.

Many people are superstitious. This means that they have belief for which they have no logical reason.

An example of superstition is that - walking under a ladder brings bad luck.

In pairs, list any superstitions that you know of.

Superstition	What it implies
(1) Smashing a mirror	Brings seven years of bad luck.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Answer 1

Superstition	What it implies
(1) Smashing a mirror	Brings seven years of bad luck.
(2) Knocking on wood	Prevents disappointment.
(3) Hanging a horseshoe	Brings good luck.
(4) Finding a four-leaf clover leaf	Brings good luck.
(5) Bird droppings on the head	Signals monetary gain.
(6) If a cat crosses one’s path	Your tasks get delayed.
(7) Hanging a lemon with seven green chillies	Wards off misfortune.