Warm-up Activity
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see a black cat?
Good luck, bad luck, or anything else?
(Open-ended answer.)
How do you call a bride’s helpers?
Bridesmaids.
This morning, Kenny failed to a_______d the important meeting on time so his boss was very angry.
attend
What does the phrase “result in” in the 1st sentence mean? [Choose all that apply!]
(A)lead to (B) result from (C) cause (D) make something happen
(A) (C) (D)
If you really want to bring yourself good luck, what can you carry?
A rabbit’s foot.
Look at the picture, which number is deleted?
Four.
When a man “pops the question” to a woman, what will he say?
(A) Can you help me?
(B) Could you forgive me?
(C) Would you marry me?
(C)
Why do bridesmaids dress the same way as the bride?
They dress the same way as the bride to stop the evil spirit from hurting the bride.
Make a sentence with the sentence pattern “Sb. + be used to + Ving”.
I am used to getting up at 5 every morning.
If you say something improper, what can you say or do to prevent something bad from happening?
Knock on wood.
What does the number “4” sound similar to in Chinese?
Death(死).
What does the sentence “I’m engaged.” mean?
(A) I am in a legal battle.
(B) I formally agree to marry.
(C) I am busy doing something.
(B)
Based on the example of inviting bridesmaids, is it the superstition for good luck or to deal with fears?
To deal with fears.
What are the two examples mentioned in the 3rd paragraph?
A rabbit’s foot and knocking on wood.
There is a superstition of “knocking on wood” in Western culture.
In Taiwanese culture, why do people “knock on the door”?
People will knock first before entering a hotel room to let “whoever” is inside know you are coming in.
What does number “8” sound like in Cantonese?
發。
Why do people “Carry a rabbit’s foot”?
(A) For good luck
(B) To deal with fears
(A)
Why do people “knock on wood”?
(A)To result in good luck
(B) To prevent something bad from happening
(B)