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Superstitions around
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( ) Yes, I do.
( ) No, I dont.
5. Look at cartoon 2 on page 24 and fill in the blanks with the right form
( ) If you throw salt over your left shoulder, you will have good luck.
( ) If you throw salt on snow, it melts.
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7. What are the evidences in cartoon 3 for the statement Genetically, he is only 50%
bad luck?
( ) There are two black cats on the wall.
( ) The car threw a lot of mud on the cat.
( ) The cat crossing the mans path is half black and half white.
( ) Mud covered just half of the mans body.
8. Read cartoon 4. What explanation for the accident is based on superstition?
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at <http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100501163839AAtA> and
mark the ones you like the most.
( ) Nothing. It happens to me on a daily basis considering I own a black cat.
( ) Superstitions are super stupid.
( ) Here kitty kitty.
( ) Keep walking. Black cats tend to bring me luck.
( ) The same thing Id do if a white one crossed.
( ) Id say, Hi Sissy, ya hungry? and scratch her back.
with suggestions from your classmates.
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10. What other superstitions do you know? Write them down and then complete your list
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All the underlined words in the following sentences contain the vowel sound [i]
or []. Listen to the sentences and repeat them.
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[i]
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a) If you eat from the pot, it will rain at your wedding ceremony.
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b) If you see a bunny going into his hollow, you will have good luck for three hours.
2.
eat
reach
feel
feet
peel
it
rich
fill
fit
pill
b) chick
d) slip
respective minimal pair for each word below. The pictures will help you.
a) sit
c) sheep
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2. Rewrite the proverb in exercise 1 using the following pairs of animals and insects.
a) pigeon + lice =
b) horse + tick=
3. Read the following statement:
If you heat ice, it melts.
a) What are the two actions present in this statement? Complete the answer.
They are (1) heating ice and (2)
b) Which of the two actions is a condition?
( ) If you heat ice.
( ) It melts.
Use if + Simple Present + Simple Present to talk about things
which are always true.
4. Rewrite the following scientific facts using if. Read the example.
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( ) an unreal condition.
Language variation
In formal English, when
we talk about unreal
conditions, we use were
with I, he, she, and it (If I
were, If she were, etc.).
But in colloquial English,
we can use was.
Example: If I was a better
man/ Would fellow men
take me to their hearts?
(from the song If I was,
by Midge Ure).
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7. Complete the following quotes with the right form of the verb.
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Lets play!
1. Do you believe people can have the power to predict the future?
( ) Yes, I do.
( ) No, I dont.
2. Do this quiz and find out your prediction powers. Use the glossary if you have any
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Lets read!
1. Do you believe in astrology?
2. In your opinion, is astrology the science of stars or mere superstition?
Why?
3. What is your zodiac sign?
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Taurus
(April 21 May 20)
Gemini
(May 21 June 21)
Cancer
(June 22 July 22)
Virgo
(August 23
September 22)
Libra
(September 23
October 22)
Scorpio
(October 23
November 21)
Leo
(July 23 August 22)
Sagittarius
(November 22
December 21)
Capricorn
(December 22
January 19)
Aquarius
Pisces
(January 20 February (February 19 March
18)
20)
( ) Science
( ) Entertainment
( ) Local news
( ) Politics
( ) Health
astrology?
6. What do you expect to find in horoscopes?
7. Do you ever check your horoscope?
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8. Read four horoscope excerpts. It is not necessary to understand all the words.
Read for general meaning and then complete the statements about the texts below
with the appropriate zodiac signs. Circle the words and expressions that helped you
to complete the sentences.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct.
23): The one who
answers your calls and
fulfills your requests
is a true friend. Make
plans to celebrate this
person in the near
future.
CANCER
Aries
You are the explorer!
How about exploring a new
book today?
Reading a new book can
open your life to new
things, new places, and
new people. Use your
explorers heart today.
Go get em, Aries!
Available at: <www.ekidsland.com/secret-area/Flash/
horoscope.swf>. Accessed on: July 8, 2011.
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b)
c)
adventurous
bossy
caring in nature
cautious
clever
confident
courageous
egoistic
excellent friend
generous
good decision-maker
helpful
honest
impatient
indecisive
jealous
loyal
obsessive
optimist
openhanded
open-minded
possessive
practical
prudent
reasonable
romantic
selfish
spontaneous
thoughtful
resentful
sensitive
sympathetic
versatile
warm at heart
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Tone: Informal
Text structure:
Name of the sign
Dates of birth
Personality characteristics
Advice
Predictions
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Horoscope page
Writing guidelines
Organizing
1. Read some horoscopes to check their textual characteristics and find examples
for typical grammar patterns and key vocabulary items.
Preparing the first draft
2. Make a first draft.
3. Use the glossary or a dictionary to help you.
4. Find pictures to illustrate.
Peer editing
5. Evaluate and discuss it with a classmate.
6. Make the necessary corrections.
Publishing
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7. Write the final version of the horoscope and include it in your magazine.
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