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Have you got the same superstitions in your

country?

Superstitions?

Who needs them!

Superstitions have been around for thousands of

years. A lot of people never walk under ladders

or they believe that black cats bring good (or

bad) luck. Some people think one magpie is

bad luck but two together is good luck. Other

superstitions are more modern, like football

players who don't change their socks or who

always enter the pitch with their right foot.

Lots of people, however, believe strongly that

superstitions are silly. They say that superstitions

are based on old habits, customs or beliefs. How

could you have bad luck by opening an umbrella

inside? Why is the number thirteen more

dangerous than other numbers?

To prove their point, they have 'Anti-Superstition

Parties', usually on Friday the thirteenth, a date

that many people think brings bad luck. At these

parties, people break mirrors and dance with

open umbrellas. And nothing bad happens!

Peter Moore, a dentist, has been to several anti-

superstition parties. He says, 'People must be

crazy to believe that the number seven is lucky or

that they could be more successful by putting a

horseshoe outside their house.' Chelsea Evans, a

chef, agrees. 'I love the parties. I've broken lots of

mirrors and my life is going well!'

FACT! Fear of the number 13 is called Triskaidekaphobia and

fear of Friday the Thirteenth is called Friggatriskaidekaphobia.

UNIT

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2 Есть ли в вашей стране такие же суеверия?

Ответ:

Yes, many of these superstitions are popular in my country too. For example, it is considered bad luck if a black cat crosses your path. Breaking a mirror is also a very bad sign. On the other hand, a horseshoe over the door is for good luck.

Да, многие из этих суеверий популярны и в моей стране. Например, считается плохой приметой, если черная кошка перейдет вам дорогу. Разбитое зеркало — это тоже очень плохой знак. С другой стороны, подкова над дверью — это на удачу.