Complete the text. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Different countries 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 also superstitions about numbers. If you (look) at the seats on some airplanes, 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 couple of (decide) to get married, they (try) to have the wedding on such a date.

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