How do you feel about: SUPERTITIONS

 

1. How would you define the word SUPERSTITION?

2. Are superstitions particular to a country, to a culture? Are they universal?

3. Are there any superstitions you know the origin of?

4. What are the most common superstitions in your country?

5. Are you superstitious? What do you think of superstitious people? Which superstitions, if any, do you perform?

6. Do you think superstitious people are slaves to their superstitions?

7. Do you know any particular objects, numbers, etc. (not actions) meaning good or bad luck?

8. Compile a TOP 10 list of superstitions, the most popular ones you know.

9. Do you know any English superstitions?

10. Can you answer the following questions on British superstitions?

• What is lucky to say on the first day of the month?
• Which way, up or upside down, must a horse-shoe be to bring good luck?
• Putting new shoes on the table brings good luck. True or False?
• Is Tuesday 13th considered to be unlucky?
• What will happen if the ravens leave the Tower of London?
• Why is it unlucky to have the feathers of a Peacock within home?
• Do bats bring good luck?
• Is it unlucky to see a black cat?
• Is it lucky to catch falling leaves in autumn?
• What must you do if you spill salt?

11. Which British superstitions are similar to those in Spain? Which ones are different?