新视野大学英语听说教程4 unit6—unit10 lead-in答案(完整).docVIP

UNIT 6 Describe some superstitions in English-speaking countries. English-speaking nations have a number of superstitions. For example, many people believe 13 to be an unlucky number, and don’t want to live on the 13th floor on in Room 13. They say “knock on wood” or “ touch wood” to avoid bad luck. To wish somebody good luck, they may say “I’ll cross my fingers for you .” Superstitious people avoid walking under a ladderor opening an umbrella in doors. When they see a black cat run across their path, they think it’s a bad omen. Some people may hang a horseshoe over their door to ward off bad