Complete the text. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Superstitions around the world
Different counter have different, superstitions. For example, in Britain and Japan, if a black cat ..... (walk) in front of you, you ..... (have) good luck. But in the USA and many other countries it's the opposite: if a black cat ..... (cross) your path, it ..... (bring) you bad luck. However, many superstitions are almost the same the world over. For example, if you ..... (break) a mirror, you ..... (be) unlucky for seven years, but if you ..... (touch) wood, it ..... (prevent) bad luck.
There are also superstitions about numbers. If you ..... (look) at the seats on some aeroplanes, you ..... (not find) the number 13. In japan the number 4 is unlucky because it is pronounced the same as the word for "death". However, dates where the numbers are the same (for example 12/12/12) are very lucky. If a Japanese ..... (decide) to get married, they ..... (try) to have the wedding on such a date.
Superstitions around the world
Different counter have different, superstitions. For example, in Britain and Japan, if a black cat ..... (walk) in front of you, you ..... (have) good luck. But in the USA and many other countries it's the opposite: if a black cat ..... (cross) your path, it ..... (bring) you bad luck. However, many superstitions are almost the same the world over. For example, if you ..... (break) a mirror, you ..... (be) unlucky for seven years, but if you ..... (touch) wood, it ..... (prevent) bad luck.
There are also superstitions about numbers. If you ..... (look) at the seats on some aeroplanes, you ..... (not find) the number 13. In japan the number 4 is unlucky because it is pronounced the same as the word for "death". However, dates where the numbers are the same (for example 12/12/12) are very lucky. If a Japanese ..... (decide) to get married, they ..... (try) to have the wedding on such a date.
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