Task 4. Reading Comprehension. Read the text and answer the questions. Text: Superstitions exist in every culture. In Britain, breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck. In Japan, people believe that cutting their nails at night brings misfortune. In Russia, sitting at the corner of the table means you won’t get married soon. In Turkey, people never whistle indoors, as it is thought to attract evil spirits. Meanwhile, in Italy, touching iron instead of wood is believed to bring good luck. Questions: 1. What happens if you break a mirror in Britain? 2. What does sitting at the corner of the table mean in Russia? 3. What do Italians touch for good luck?

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1. What happens if you break a mirror in Britain? — It is said to bring seven years of bad luck. (Говорят, что это приносит семь лет невезения.)
2. What does sitting at the corner of the table mean in Russia? — It means you won’t get married soon. (Это означает, что человек нескоро женится или выйдет замуж.)
3. What do Italians touch for good luck? — They touch iron instead of wood. (Они прикасаются к железу вместо дерева.)