Reading Ex.

– Superstitions
A. Based on the article, match the
halves, (1-9) and (A-I), correctly.
(Reading taken from Fuchs, M. & Bonner, M. (2006)
Focus on Grammar 4 An Integrated Skills Approach. 3rd
Ed. Pearson Longman. US.)

1. When people act anxiously, ___

2. If people feel lucky, ___

3. Some of those who study

science ___

4. If using a lucky pen on a test

brings confidence, ___

5. If a person gambles or trades

stocks, ___

6. Unless you don’t believe, ___

7. Emotions may trigger

superstitions, ___

8. Superstitions are carried out ___

9. According to the author, if

people work hard, ___

A. a better score might be gotten.

B. they will believe in more
superstitions.
C. they will probably perform
rituals to bring luck.
D. seem to be superstitious.
E. strong feelings may have an
impact on superstitions.
F. they’ll perform ‘acts’ to feel well.
G. their success will increase.
H. when people want to make
themselves feel good.
I. when things seem to be not
controlled.

Authored by Andrés Barón-Ávila

MA Education and Technology – UCL – IOE
Reading Ex. – The Fisherman and His Wife

A. Write true, false, or not given

based on the reading. (Reading taken from
Fuchs, M. & Bonner, M. (2006) Focus on Grammar 4
An Integrated Skills Approach. 3rd Ed. Pearson Longman.
US.)

1. Before meeting the fish, the

fisherman lived in a cozy place.
______

2. At first, the fish was certain that

the fisherman was a good man.
______

3. If the man’s wife hadn’t wished a

new place for living, they wouldn’t
have found their happiness. ______

4. The man felt sorry for the fish

and its life in the lake. _____

5. The woman couldn’t satisfy her

desires of greatness after each wish
conceded. ______

6. The color of the water changed

depending on the mood of the
man. ______

7. If the man had advised his wife

not to ask to be Emperor, things
would have become better. ______

8. At the end things were not any

better because of greed. ______

Authored by Andrés Barón-Ávila

MA Education and Technology – UCL – IOE