ЗАДАНИЯ The Superstitions in Britain
There are many superstitions in Britain. But one of the most popular is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house. It will either bring misfortune to the person that opened it or to the household. The person who opens an umbrella in fine weather is very unpopular. It's very unlucky to walk under a ladder. If you must pass under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your finger and keeping them crossed until you've seen a dog.
The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some. And when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, many of the people prefer to stay at home.
The worst misfortune that can happen to you is breaking a mirror. That will bring you seven years of bad luck. This superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times, because mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. And at last there is a superstition of touching wood for luck. This measure is most often taken if you have said or done something wrong or stupid.
Task: Read the text and find the TRUE statements.
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You can avoid bad luck under a ladder by crossing your finger.
When you have done something wrong or stupid, touch the wood.
The worst misfortune is breaking a mirror.
Breaking a mirror will bring you seventeen years of bad luck.
You can avoid bad luck under a ladder by crossing your finger.
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