English Listening – Where do superstitions come from?

1. What are superstitions based on?

a) Theories
b) Popular ideas
c) Religion

2. Number 13 was associated with the biblical Last Supper.

a) True
b) False

3. Buildings around the world skip the 15th floors.

a) True
b) False

4. Knocking on wood comes from the belief that trees were home to various
demons.
a) True
b) False

5. Which number do Italians fear?

a) 70
b) 17
c) 4

6. VIXI means that my life is over.

a) True
b) False

7. The taboo of whistling backstage no longer exists.

a) True
b) False

8. Lighting 3 cigarettes with the same match could cause…

a) Good luck
b) Bad luck

9. Superstitions often seem to work.

a) True
b) False

10. Superstitions give you the illusion of having greater control over the events.
a) True
b) False