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Listen to a podcast about superstitions. Then, answer the given questions.
1) What is the origin of the belief that the number 13 is unlucky?
A. It is rooted in ancient Indo-European folklore.B. It is a result of unfortunate coincidences.
C. It is associated with the Last Supper in the Bible.D. It is based on scientific studies and evidence.
2) What is the term used to describe the fear of the number 13?
A. Trichopathophobia
B. Triskaidekaphobia
C. Triskaphobia D. Trichophobia
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3) What is the reason behind the superstition of knocking on wood?A. It is believed to invoke protection or blessings from tree spirits.
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B. It is associated with theater scenery and stagehands.
C. It is a cultural habit without any religious basis.D. It is rooted in the ancient religions.
4) What superstition related to the number 17 mentioned in the audio?
A. It is believed to be a lucky number in Cantonese culture.B. It is associated with the word for death in Japanese folklore.
C. It represents bad luck according to Italian traditions.
D. It is believed to bring good fortune in Chinese numerology.
5) What was the original purpose behind the taboo against whistling backstage in theaters?
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communicating with each other to avoid enemy snipers in war preventing accidents caused by absent-minded whistling among stagehands
D. symbolizing respect for theatrical traditions and superstitions
6) Why was lighting three cigarettes from the same match considered bad luck?
A. Smoking three cigarettes backstage could set the theater on fire.
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avoiding disturbance to the audience during performances
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