Unit 7Are
Superstitions Things of the
Past?
Extension Activities
Activity One:
True or FalseActivity Two:
The Guessing Game
True or False
There are more superstitions than we have learned in this unit. Now, please look at the following superstitions and try to guess if they are true or false.
A frog brings good luck to the house it
enters.
A frog brings good luck to the house it
enters.
1
To see an owl in the sunlight
brings good luck.
To see an owl in the sunlight
brings good luck.
2
A spider spinning in the morning brings
good luck.
A spider spinning in the morning brings
good luck.
3
Looking at the new moon over
your left shoulder brings
bad luck.
Looking at the new moon over
your left shoulder brings
bad luck.
4
Getting out of bed left foot first brings bad luck.
Getting out of bed left foot first brings bad luck.
5
Singing before breakfast
brings good luck.
Singing before breakfast
brings good luck.
6
Sneezing 3 times before
breakfast brings good
luck.
Sneezing 3 times before
breakfast brings good
luck.
7
Cutting your hair during a storm brings good luck.
Cutting your hair during a storm brings good luck.
8
Picking up a pencil in the street brings good luck.
Picking up a pencil in the street brings good luck.
9
Walking in the rain brings bad luck.
Walking in the rain brings bad luck.
10
An itch on the top of your head brings good luck.
An itch on the top of your head brings good luck.
11
Giving away a wedding
present brings good luck.
Giving away a wedding
present brings good luck.
12
An itch inside your nose brings bad
luck.
An itch inside your nose brings bad
luck.
13
Correct answer!
Wrong answer!
End of Activity One
The Guessing Game
Below are two American superstitions. Try to
make a wild guess to see if you can guess them
right.
Question 1:Guess why fingernail clippings must not be left for others to
find.
reasonreason
Reason:Fingernail clippings can be used to cast spells on their owners.
Question2:When getting married,
why brides traditionally wear or carry something old,
something new, something borrowed, and something blue?
reasonreason
Reason:1. “Something old” which has brought good luck to its owner in the past will also bring good luck to the new owner. 2. “Something new” is a symbol of hope for the future. 3. “Something borrowed” adds the good luck of the giver to the bride. 4. “Blue” is considered to be a lucky color. It is a traditional protection for all women.
End of Activity Two