The ticket inspector
Where was Bernard Hare living when the police knocked on his door?
Bernard Hare was living in a student flat in North London when the police came.
Complete the 3rd Conditional:
If we ___ (not waste) time, we ___ (arrive) on time.
If we hadn't wasted time, we would have arrived on time.
Who is the author of the article: " How to improve your luck and win the lottery twice (possibly)"?
Richard Wiseman
Why did Bernard call his father, and what did he say to him?
Bernard wondered if it had something to do with his mother, who he knew wasn't very well. His father told him that Bernard's mother was very ill in the hospital and that he should go home as soon as he could.
Identify the Error:
If I would have known, I would help you.
If I had known, I would have helped you.
How do people create much of their good and bad luck?
By the way they think and behave.
Where was Bernard traveling to? And, what did he find when he got to the station?
He was traveling to Leeds and he found that he'd missed the last train to Leeds.
Transform the Sentence:
I didn’t call you because I didn’t have your number.
I would have called you if I had had your number.
The author of the experiment asked 200 people to think and behave like lucky people. What were the results?
The results were remarkable. Two-thirds of them became happier, healthier, and more successful in their careers.
What unusual and surprising thing did the inspector do for Bernard? How did Bernard feel after that?
He radioed Peterborough station and arranged for the Leeds train to wait for Bernard. He was astounded and much appreciative.
Third Conditional in Pop Culture
Answer the question:
In Harry Potter, what would have happened if Voldemort hadn’t tried to kill Harry as a baby?
If Voldemort hadn't tried to kill Harry as a baby, several things could have happened:
For instance: His parents, James and Lily, might have survived – If Voldemort hadn’t gone to Godric’s Hollow that night, they might have lived, and Harry could have had a normal childhood.
Is there anything that can influence your win in the lottery?
Unfortunately, not. Nothing can influence your chances of success.
What did Bernard want to do to thank the ticket inspector? How did the inspector suggest Bernard could repay him?
Bernard wanted to give the ticket inspector all the money in his wallet but knew the inspector would be offended.He told Bernard to help someone else in need and ask them to do the same.
Identify the Error:
If she hadn’t forget her keys, she wouldn’t have been locked out.
If she hadn’t forgotten her keys, she wouldn’t have been locked out.
What does Richard Wiseman believe in?
He believes that winning the lottery is less important than being lucky in your personal life.