SOME PEOPLE THINK CARRYING A RABBIT’S FOOT CAN BRING GOOD LUCK

 The sentence "Some people think carrying a rabbit’s foot can bring good luck" talks about a common superstition. Some people believe that a rabbit’s foot has magical powers and can help them be lucky. This topic is useful for talking about beliefs, superstitions, and what people think can influence their lives.

Examples:

• My grandmother always carries a rabbit’s foot when she travels.

• He thinks his lucky charm helps him win games.

Talking about luck and beliefs helps learners express opinions and use verbs like think, believe, can.

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GRAMMAR

Focus: Present Simple + Modals + Verb Patterns

Structure:

• Subject + think + (that) + clause → Some people think (that) carrying a rabbit’s foot brings luck.

• can + base verb → It can bring good luck.

• Verb + -ing (gerund) after some verbs → carrying a rabbit’s foot

Examples:

• I think it can help.

• She believes in good luck.

• Carrying lucky items is common in some cultures.

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VOCABULARY

1. Superstition – a belief not based on science

2. Lucky charm – an object believed to bring luck

3. Believe – to think something is true

4. Rabbit’s foot – a traditional good luck charm

5. Carry – to take something with you

6. Think – to have an opinion

7. Bring – to cause or deliver something

8. Luck – success or failure by chance

9. Tradition – a cultural practice or belief

10. Magic – supernatural power or belief

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I think it brings luck.

• Some people believe it helps.

• It’s a lucky charm.

• Do you carry anything for luck?

• It’s just a superstition.

• Maybe it works!

• I’m not sure if it’s real.

• That’s an old tradition.

• People say it helps.

• It might be true.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Some people think the rabbit’s foot brings good luck.

• He carries it every day.

Negative:

• She doesn’t believe in lucky charms.

• They can’t prove it works.

Questions:

• Do you think it brings luck?

• Can a rabbit’s foot really help?

Answers:

• Yes, I believe it helps.

• No, I think it’s just a story.

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CONVERSATION

Liam: What’s that on your backpack?

Sophie: It’s a rabbit’s foot. My uncle gave it to me for luck.

Liam: Really? Do you believe in that?

Sophie: A little. I carry it during exams and interviews.

Liam: And does it work?

Sophie: Well, I passed my last test, so maybe it does!

Liam: That’s cool. I don’t have any lucky charms.

Sophie: You should try one! Maybe you’ll get lucky too.

Liam: Maybe. But I think hard work is more important.

Sophie: Of course! But a little luck doesn’t hurt.

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Long READING

Many people around the world believe in lucky charms. One of the most famous is the rabbit’s foot. In some countries, people carry it in their pocket or wear it on a keychain. They think it brings good luck in school, work, love, and even sports.

Some say the tradition started hundreds of years ago. In the past, people believed animals had magic powers. The rabbit was seen as a lucky animal because it runs fast and is very quiet. Over time, people began to carry the rabbit’s foot as a symbol of protection.

Even today, you can find rabbit’s feet in shops or online. Not everyone believes in them, but for many, it gives them hope and confidence.

Questions:

1. What is one of the most famous lucky charms?

2. Where do people carry the rabbit’s foot?

3. Why was the rabbit seen as lucky?

4. Do all people believe in the rabbit’s foot?

5. What does it give to people?

Answers:

1. The rabbit’s foot.

2. In their pocket or on a keychain.

3. Because it is fast and quiet.

4. No, not everyone.

5. Hope and confidence.