Beliefs
What date is considered bad luck?
Friday 13th
Pick up a penny?
Goodluck
What numbers are considered bad luck?
666
In Thailand, considered bad luck to get a haircut when?
Wednesdays
7 years bad luck if......
What should you not put on a dinner table?
Elbow
Opening an umbrella indoors?
bad luck
'If you hear a noise at night'?
Ignore it
Don't speak about it
Don't go say 'Hello'
Bad luck if it crosses you?
Which sentence wouldn’t you use for offering a favor?
a. Would you like another coffee? b. Can I help you with something?
c. Would you like me to answer the phone? d. Would you do me a favor?
D. Would you do me a favor?
After your friend has helped you what is the best way to say thank you?
a. Just give him or her a pat on the back and say thanks.
b. Add emphasis to your words to make them feel appreciated.
c. Go down to the shop and buy them a chocolate smoothie.
d. Or just say “I owe you one”
b. Add emphasis to your words to make them feel appreciated.
What superstition doesn’t bring bad luck?
a. opening an umbrella in door b. walking under a ladder
c. picking up a penny d. breaking mirror
C. picking up a penny
Which country does walking under a ladder considered bad luck come from?
Egypt
It is considered goodluck if which animal poops on you?
Bird
When asking for a favor what do we tend to do more?
a. Talk about the things we like together.
b. Offer to buy them an ice cream.
c. To be more polite than normal.
d. Offer to do them a favor in return.
C. To be more polite than normal
Thank you very much, ____________________
Susan : No problems, I might need your help some day.
a. wish you got a good grade
b. I owe you one!
c. How much should I pay you?
d. I will ask you a favor again
B
The term “touch wood” it means you want
goodluck
A : Hello, this is Mark calling. Can I talk to Tom please?
B. : I’m sorry he’s gone to football practice today.
A. That’s ok. ___________________________ ?
Can I leave a message for him please?
After you’ve thanked your friend, what do you say you will do for them?
a. You will do a favor of the same value.
b. I’ll return the favor and will do the same for you one day.
c. Take them for a ride on your new bike.
d. Don’t say anything and hope that they forget.
b. I’ll return the favor and will do the same for you one day.
: __________________________ with my homework?
Susan : OK. Sure. What subject is it?
a. Could you lend me b. Can you help me
c. Do you want some help d. I owe you one
B
Why is it goodluck if a bird poops on you?
Bird has chosen you
What is the best way to introduce yourself on the telephone?
Hello, its (name) speaking
Which sentence wouldn’t you use for asking a favor?
a. Could you possibly drop me at the bus station?
b. Could you please post this letter for me?
c. Could you possibly wait for ten minutes?
d. Can I help you with something?
D
. Mark : Hey, ___________________________________________
Susan : I'd be glad to help out. What seems to be the problem?
Mark : I don't get this question. Would you mind explaining it to me?
Susan : No problem.
a. can I offer you something?
b. could you possible lend me a few dollars?
c. could I ask you a question?
d. could you please help me with the homework?
D. could you please help me with the homework?
Some people believe if an__________________ howls someone close by will die soon after
Night Owl