English 10 UNIT 7 CULTURAL DIVERSITY READING

Watch the video and
answer the questions



What are the things people
do in the video called?

Superstition


Do you believe in these
things like the people in the
video?


If your answer is “yes” and follow them,
you are superstitious.


UNIT 7

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

SKILL - READING
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?



Superstition (n)

[,su:pə'sti∫n]
Superstitious (adj)
[,su:pə'sti∫əs]


Something that is difficult to understand or to explain.
mystery
(n) ['mistəri]
mysterious (adj) [mis'tiəriəs]


Ritual (n) ['rit∫uəl]


Prestigious (adj) [pre'stidʒəs]


Ancestor

['ænsistə]


VOCABULARY

- Superstition (n) [,su:pə'sti∫n]

Superstitious (adj) [,su:pə'sti∫əs]

- Mystery (n) ['mistəri]
Mysterious (adj) [mis'tiəriəs]

- Ritual (n) ['rit∫uəl]

Prestigious (adj) [pre'stidʒəs]
- Ancestor (n) ['ænsistə]

Sự tín ngưỡng, mê tín
mê tín
sự huyền bí
bí ẩn
lễ nghi
có uy tín, có thanh thế
tổ tiên


VOCABULARY

Fill in the blank with a suitable word from the table.
prestigious ritual mystery superstition ancestor
uperstitious
1. This altar is used to worship
our...................You know, my son?
ancestor
2. Do you believesuperstition
in .........................?
3. There are many.....................around
us but we can’t explain why.
mysteries
4. I am...........................about
the number 13. It’s bad. And you?

superstitious
5. He is rich and.........................I
admire him so much
prestigious
6. My mother and I often go to pagoda on Tet asritual
a religious.............


ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?

Task 1. Are the following statements true for you?
1. Before doing something important, I always choose a favourable time for it.
2. I never visit people’s homes on the first day of the New Year unless they invite me.
3. I never sweep the floor during the first three days of the New Year.
4. When I set out for an examination, I always try to avoid crossing the path of a woman.
5. On important days throughout the year I always lay food on the altar for my ancestors
because I believe that they will enjoy the meal with my family.


UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY - SKILLS: READING
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?

Task 2. Read the text and then decide if the following sentences are
true (T) or false (F)
T

1. There are only a few rituals related to daily activities in Viet Nam .
numerous
2. When people start up a business venture, they will try to avoid crossing the path of a
man. woman

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√

3. Superstitions have existed in all human societies throughout history.

√

4. People believe that if you sweep the floor during the first three days of Tet holiday,
you might sweep out any wealth.

√

5. Vietnamese people don’t believe in life after death.

F

√


UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY - SKILLS: READING
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?

Task 3. Read the text and answer the following questions by circling the best option
A, B, C, or D.
1.What is true about Vietnamese society ?
A. Only few people in Viet Nam are superstitious.
B. People used to be superstitious in the past, but not now
C. Superstitions are part of life for the majority of Vietnamese people.
D. All people in Viet Nam are superstitious.

2. How does the writer explain the origin of Vietnamese
Superstitions ?
E. They are based on scientific research.
F. Viet Nam is located in part of the world where many mysteries and legends
exist.
G. Superstitions are beliefs about the Supernatural.


UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY - SKILLS: READING
ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS?

Task 3. Read the text and answer the following questions by circling the best option A, B,
C, or D.
3. Which of the following is mentioned as a superstitious belief ?
A. People don’t care much about the first person who visits their home on the first
day of the year
B. People never choose the first person who visits their home on the first day of the
year.
C. People believe that their first guest on the first day of the new year will affect the
family prosperity for the whole year.
D. People believe that they will bring good fortune to their family if they work hard
during the Tet holiday.
4. Why do People lay food on the altar?
B. They don’t know why they put it there.
C. They put the food there for later use.
D. The altar can be used as a table to lay food.
E. They believe that their ancestors will enjoy the meal with them.


Task 4. Discuss the following with a partner.

Are you a superstitious person?
Why/Why not?


Example:
If your answer is Yes
“For me, I am a bit superstitious. Let me give an
example. Well, I believe that if I find a four- leaf clover,
I will have good luck.”
If your answer is No
“No, I’m not superstitious at all. Because I don’t
believe anything that can’t be explained by science.”


HOMEWORK
- List at least four superstitious beliefs of
Vietnamese people.
- Learn new words by heart.
- Prepare for “Speaking”.


THANK YOU

GOOD BYE