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B. It is associated with theater scenery and stagehands.
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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?
avoiding disturbance to the audience during performances
B. communicating with each other to avoid enemy snipers in war
C. preventing accidents caused by absent-minded whistling among stagehands
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D. symbolizing respect for theatrical traditions and superstitions
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6) Why was lighting three cigarettes from the same match considered bad luck?
A.Smoking three cigarettes backstage could set the theater on fire.
B. If soldiers in a foxhole keep a match lit too long, they could draw enemy attention.
C. The number 3 was considered bad luck.
D. Theater actors were not allowed to smoke.
7) Why do people continue to follow superstitions even after understanding their irrationality?
A. They are grounded in logical reasoning.
B. They are rooted in cultural habit.C. They bring good luck.
D. They have scientific explanations.
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