Accessed on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 01:17:07 PM [GMT +0900] EF 1 UNIT 6
  1. Hector is a businessman in Mexico. Yesterday he had a very unlucky day. Read about Hector.
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Di erent countries have di erent things. In my country, I would walk in the path of a black cat. I heard it is very unlucky.


Yesterday I didn’t walk in the path of a black cat, but I had a really terrible day. I and didn’t wake up until 9:20. I didn’t have time for breakfast, so I a Power Bar in the car. On my way to work, I an accident! I hit another car. I felt so stupid. It was my fault. I nally the o ce at 10:45, and of course, my boss was .


During lunch, I spilled co ee on my new white shirt. Later, I burned my dinner. So I went to bed , but I had a nightmare about the car accident!

Today I the calendar. Yesterday was Friday the
13th! So, that’s why it was such a day !
 
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Listen and check your answers.
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  2. Answer the questions about the story.
1. 1. True or false? Hector walked under a ladder.
1. 2. What day of the week and date did Hector write his story?
1. 3. What is something that brings bad luck or good luck in your country?
Do yDo you believe it? Why or why not?
   
     

 

3. YOUR STORY Write your own story. Were you lucky or unlucky? Include 3 real events.
Include 3 events that didn't happen.

Follow up. Work with a partner.
Read your partner’s story.
Guess which 3 events were real.