Superstitions ©E.V.Petrova Gymnasium 157 2007 Sporting Superstitions. - презентация

1 Superstitions ©E.V.Petrova Gymnasium Sporting Superstitions

2 What is superstition

3 Superstition The belief that cannot be explained by The belief that cannot be explained by reason or science. reason or science. The belief that particular events bring The belief that particular events bring good or bad luck. good or bad luck.

4 What are people superstitious about SUPERSTITIONS BODY LUCK EXAMS NUMBERS WEATHER ANIMALS MEALS HOROSCOPES

5 Are you superstitious? Do you believe in lucky superstitions Do you believe in lucky superstitions or unlucky superstitions? or unlucky superstitions? What are you superstitious about? What are you superstitious about? WHY? WHY? Why not? Why not?

6 Our superstitions Friday the 13 th is an unlucky day.

7 A black cat will bring you luck.

8 If you make a prediction, you should cross your fingers.

9 Walking under ladders is unlucky.

10 If you say something that tempts fate, you should touch wood.

11 Are sportsmen superstitious? Check your ideas: Check your ideas: Read the text about sports on page 88 Read the text about sports on page 88 Answer the given questions. Answer the given questions.