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are / punctual / Swiss / almost / as / German / people / as / people / are
Swiss people are almost as punctual as German people are.
People say:
“Spilling water behind someone brings good luck in Serbia.”
✅ Suggested Answer:
It’s believed that spilling water behind someone will bring good luck in Serbia.
In the past, people ______ believe many superstitions about the moon.
used to believe
In many Western countries, people say breaking this object brings seven years of bad luck. What is it?
A mirror
In this country, people often take off their shoes before entering someone’s house. What country is famous for this custom?
Japan/Korea/Indonesia
as / Italians / likely / Korean / twice / gestures / as / use / to / hand / people / are
Italians are twice as likely to use hand gestures as Korean people are.
People say:
“Playing with scissors brings bad luck in Egypt.”
✅ Suggested Answer:
It’s thought that playing with scissors will bring bad luck in Egypt.
When my grandmother was young, people ______ leave food outside to bring good spirits.
would leave
In many cultures, people knock on this material to avoid bad luck after saying something positive. What do people knock on?
Wood
In this country, people celebrate Day of the Dead, when families remember relatives who have passed away. Which country is this?
Mexico
nearly / in / as / unusual / Wales / haggling / as / Italy / it / is / in / is
Haggling in Wales is nearly as unusual as it is in Italy.
People say:
“Having a haircut on Tuesdays is unusual in India.”
✅ Suggested Answer:
It’s said that having a haircut on Tuesdays is unusual in India.
Long ago, sailors ______ believe that whistling on a ship brought bad weather.
used to believe
In some Asian countries, especially China, this number is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for “death.” What number is it?
Number 4
In this country, people often eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck. Which country started this tradition?
Spain
common / half / superstitions / believing / is / as / it / years / ago / was / 100 / in
Believing in superstitions is half as common as it was 100 years ago.
People say:
“Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.”
✅ Suggested Answer:
It’s believed that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
In the past, people ______ knock on wood to avoid bad luck.
would knock / used to knock
In many cultures, if a black cat crosses your path, people think something bad might happen. What animal is believed to bring bad luck?
A black cat
People celebrate Songkran, where they throw water on each other to wash away bad luck and welcome the new year. Which country celebrates this festival?
Thailand
many / eye / in / making / contact / Western / as / countries / common / just / shaking / hands / is / as
In many Western countries, making eye contact is just as common as shaking hands.
People say:
“Walking under a ladder is unlucky.”
✅ Suggested Answer:
It’s said that walking under a ladder is unlucky.
Rewrite the sentence:
People believed black cats were unlucky.
People used to believe black cats were unlucky.
In South Korea, some people believe that sleeping in a closed room with this appliance on can be dangerous or unlucky. What appliance?
An electric fan
People believe opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck, and this superstition became popular in this country. Which country?
England / United Kingdom