Beware of the Black Cat! - Intermediate English Lesson

🔮 1. Vocabulary Match: Luck & Core Terms

Match the **Key Word** (Purple border) to its **Meaning** (Gray border). **(Immediate Feedback)**

📜 2. Reading Text: Freddy's Superstitious Friend

My Superstitious Friend

My friend Liam is very superstitious. He is having a Halloween party this Friday. He told me that a piece of wood fell from the ceiling yesterday. Liam says that this is a sign of bad luck, so he is worried about the party.

Liam now says we should do things to get good luck. For example, he must avoid walking under a ladder! He says he should now carry a small charm in his pocket. He also told me that I should be very careful not to break a mirror at the party, because that would be seven years of bad luck! I don't believe in superstitions, but I am going to be careful anyway, just in case!

🧠 3. Reading Comprehension: Multiple Choice

1. Why is Liam worried about his party?

A piece of wood fell from his ceiling.
A black cat ran across the path.
He broke a mirror at the party.

2. What is Freddy going to do?

Carry a small charm in his pocket.
Be careful at the party.
Invite a black cat to the party.

3. What brings seven years of bad luck, according to Liam?

Walking under a ladder.
Not having a charm.
Breaking a mirror.

⚙️ 4. Grammar Focus: Rules and Advice (Must / Should / Don't have to)

Choose the best option. (**Must** = strong rule/obligation, **Should** = advice/recommendation, **Don't have to** = not necessary)

1. Liam now believes that he ... walk under a ladder!

should
mustn't
don't have to

2. It's only my advice, but I think you ... take a coat because it's cold.

must
have to
should

3. You ... wear a costume at the Halloween party, but I think you should.

don't have to
mustn't
should

4. If you want to finish the project today, you ... work quickly.

must
shouldn't
don't have to

📝 5. Vocabulary Gap-Fill: Core Terms

Choose the word from the bank to complete the sentence. (Check at the end)

Word Bank:

bad luck superstitious charm avoid break good luck

1. People who walk under a ladder often believe they will have .

2. I always carry a small silver for protection.

3. Please do not the glass—it's very old.

4. I think my grandmother is because she won't open an umbrella indoors.

5. To get , some people try to find a four-leaf clover.

6. If you see a black cat, you should quickly it.

✅ 6. True or False? (Detailed Comprehension)

Read the statements and click True or False. (Immediate Check)

1. Liam believes in superstitions.

True
False

2. Liam must avoid the party's guests.

True
False

3. Liam's friend Freddy is not going to be careful.

True
False

🐈 7. Superstition Phrases Match

Match the **Common Superstition** (Purple border) to its **Meaning/Explanation** (Gray border). **(Immediate Feedback)**

📝 8. Phrase Gap-Fill

Choose the **Phrase** from the bank to complete the sentence. (Check at the end)

Phrase Bank:

touch wood walk under a ladder broken mirror black cat crosses your path

1. It is said that bad luck comes if a .

2. Oh no, is that a ? I think that is seven years of bad luck!

3. Do not —it is a sign of misfortune.

4. I haven't been sick all year, !

🗣️ 9. Discussion Questions

Use these simple questions to practice speaking about superstitions. Try to use **must**, **mustn't**, **should**, and **don't have to** in your answers.

🍀Do you think you are a **superstitious** person? Why/Why not?
🍀What **must** you **avoid** doing in your culture to stop **bad luck**? (Use **must** or **mustn't** for rules.)
🍀What **should** people do for **good luck** before a big event? (Use **should** for advice.)
🍀If you go to a party, what's one thing you **don't have to** do?

👻 Beware of the Black Cat!