Lucky or unlucky? The black cat's mixed reputation
An article on why black cats are unlucky in some places and lucky in others, from medieval witch stories to sailors' homes and modern animal shelters; students read for detail, learn words from context and compare superstitions.
B1Adults45 minArticle
About this lesson
A B1 reading lesson (article). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Article
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Halloween
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Gap-fill
- Key words
- superstition, cross someone's path, reputation, sailor, animal shelter, adopt, genes
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand facts and contrasting beliefs in an article
- Work out the meaning of words from context
- Compare superstitions in different countries