SUPERSTITION There is evidence of superstition among ancient civilizations. But this is not something of
the past. Superstition is part of our modern world, too.Some very old beliefs are present among us today: a broken mirror, for example, means seven years of bad luck. A black cat brings you bad luck when it crosses your way. Some people never walk under a ladder because it also means bad luck. There is a very curious belief among New Yorkers: 13 is a sign of bad luck and many buildings have no thirteenth floor.
There is also a place for good luck in superstition. Some charms and beliefs are popular because they bring good luck. A horseshoe, for example, or a four-leaf clover are popular good luck charms around the world. In Brazil, it is very difficult to find a ticket of the Federal Lottery with a final 13...this is the lucky number. There is another curious belief in Brazil: three kisses on the face of a single girl bring marriage.
Superstition is certainly part of the past, present, and future life of man. For some people, it is ignorance; for others, it is an important part of their lives.
3) Choose the correct alternative according to the text.
Escolha a alternativa correta de acordo com o texto.
Thirteen:
( ) is a good luck number in the Brazilian Federal lottery.
( ) is a good luck number in New York.
( ) Means seven years of bad luck.
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1.a) A superstição que existe na cidade de Nova Iorque tem a ver com o número 13, que é suposto trazer azar. Muitos edificios na cidade não têm o 13° andar.
b) Não, superstição não é algo do passado, está presente nos nossos dias, a todo momento.Um espelho quebrado significa 7 anos de azar, um gato preto que atravesse à sua frente traz-lhe má sorte, ou não se passa por baixo de uma escada porque isso traz azar também.
c) Os amuletos da sorte que são referidos são a ferradura e o trevo de 4 folhas.
2) F - F - F - T - T
3) a) Some very old beliefs are part of our world
b) A broken mirror brings bad luck