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The document discusses different superstitions from around the world. It describes several common superstitions such as Friday the 13th bringing bad luck in Western cultures, hanging a horseshoe bringing good luck, and black cats crossing one's path leading to misfortune. It also mentions country-specific superstitions like the number 4 being considered unlucky in Japan and breaking dishes having different meanings in China versus some European countries. The document uses these examples to teach about the first conditional and have students practice reading comprehension and grammar.
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- 1. m 1 APELLIDOS Y NOMBRES DEL ESTUDIANTE: vargas rayza UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS Facultad de Educaci坦n COLEGIO DE APLICACIN SAN MARCOS SUBJECT: ENGLISH GRADE: 4th A-B TEACHER: CARMEN DIAZ
- 2. www.lingoda.co 2 Superstitions Outline ENG_A2.2.0604R Content In this lesson you will read a text about different superstitions around the world Learning Outcomes Practice reading comprehension Learn about First Conditional Use new grammar to talk about superstitions you know.
- 3. ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text m 3 Superstitions around the world Superstition is a form of belief in supernatural events that are the cause of other events. They are closely connected with omen, religion, astrology and culture. Friday the 13th In western cultures many people believe that Friday the 13th is a day that brings bad luck and ill fortune. People avoid
- 4. www.lingoda.co 4 ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text any important meetings or plans on this day.However, in asian cultures there is no such supersitition. In Japan,for example, number 4 is pronounced as both Shi and Yon where Shi means death. If you go to a Japanese hospital, you will find that there is no 4th Floor there. Horseshoe If you hang a horseshoe in the bedroom, you will
- 5. m 5 ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text have lots of good luck and will
- 6. m 6 ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text Black cat never have nightmares. The possible reason for this superstition is the number of holes in the horseshoe which is 7. Many people consider 7 a lucky number.
- 7. m 7 ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text If a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck. A lot of people still believe in this superstition in Europe. Elderly women who
- 8. ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text m 8 had many cats were believed to be witches. In Asia, however, this superstition doesnt exist. Four-leaf clover People call this leaf a lucky clover,or lucky leaf. If you find a four-leave clover, it will bring you fortune and good luck. Each leaf represents different things: hope, love, faith, and luck. However, they are not easy to find.
- 9. ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text m 9 Broken dishes This supersitition has many variations in different European countries. In Denmark, for example, if you put broken dishes near your friends doorstep on New Years Eve, you will have a fortunate year. In the Netherlands if you
- 10. m 1 ENG_A2.2.0604 R Text accidentally break the dishes, you will have good luck. In China, it is considered a bad luck omen if you break cups, plates, or any other tableware.
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- 12. ENG_A2.2.0604 R m 12 We use First Conditional when we want to say something is likely to happen in the future. If+Present Simple, subject+Future Simple. Review First Conditional 1. If you go... You will find 2. If a cat crosses your path You will have bad luck 3. If you break You will have 4. If you put You will find
- 13. 13 Writing Answer the questions According to the text, what is superstition? a) a belief in supernatural cause of events b) a game c) Type of music Where do people consider 4 as an unlucky number? a) Netherlands b) Denmark c) Japan Why people think that black cats bring misfortune? a) Because of the colour b) Because cats were best friends of witches c) Because they are scary
- 14. 14 Writing Complete the sentences below If you have an important meeting on Friday the 13th, you will ....... a) have bad luck b) be blessed c) have good luck If you hang a horseshoe in the bedroom, you will.... a) have tons of luck b) will be cursed c) become smart If you go to a Japanese hospital, you will not find..... a) a 13th Floor b) a 4th Floor c) a 7th Floor
- 15. 15 Writing Complete the sentences below. There are no answers provided. In Denmark, if you put broken dishes near your friends doorstep, .....on New Years Eve, you will have a fortunate year If you break dishes in China on New Years Eve, you will...have bad luck If you find a four-leaf clover, you will..., it will bring you fortune and good luck Writing True or False Its an ill omen if you break dishes in the Netherlands. a) True
- 16. 16 b) False Seven is a lucky number in Europe. a) True b) False Thirteen is an unlucky number in Asia. a) True b) False
- 17. 17 Speaking Opinion 1) What kind of superstitions are in your country? there are superstitions like knocking on wood, spilling salt, breaking a mirror, etc. 2) Are they similar to the one in the text? some are similar 3) Do you believe in them? Why? Why not?
- 18. 18 no, because some have no logic
- 19. 19 Speaking Create sentences correctly. Only one variant is possible.
- 20. 20 I dont believe If a black cat crosses I dont like horror films. If you find a four-leaf clover Witches used to have You will find a partner very soon. I always have nightmares after them. your path, you will be unlucky. in superstitions. black cats as their companions.