Topic 2: Advertising and Marketing

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a superstition?

2. Can you think of a superstition that people believe in?

3. Why do people believe in superstitions?

4. Do you think superstitions are real? Why or why not?

5. How do you feel when you hear about someone following a superstition?

6. What are some superstitions people have about bad luck?

7. Do you have any superstitions that you follow?

8. What do you do if you see a black cat crossing your path?

9. How do you feel about breaking a mirror or walking under a ladder?

10. Why do some people believe in lucky charms or objects?

11. Do you think superstitions can affect people’s decisions or actions?

12. What is the most famous superstition in your country?

13. What do you think about the superstition of knocking on wood for good luck?

14. How do you think superstitions are passed from generation to generation?

15. Why do you think people feel comforted by superstitions during difficult times?

16. How do different cultures have different superstitions?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How do superstitions influence people’s daily lives?

18. What are some superstitions about luck that you know of?

19. How do people react when they experience something related to a superstition, like breaking a mirror or finding a four-leaf clover?

20. Why do you think some people take superstitions more seriously than others?

21. How do superstitions affect decisions in business or sports?

22. What role do superstitions play in different cultures or religions?

23. How does the media influence the popularity of superstitions?

24. What are some superstitions about love or relationships that people follow?

25. Why do some superstitions seem to work for people, even if they are not scientifically proven?

26. What is the role of symbolism in superstitions, such as lucky numbers or colors?

27. How can superstitions help people feel more in control or less anxious?

28. What are the dangers of believing too strongly in superstitions?

29. How do superstitions reflect the values or fears of a culture?

30. Can superstitions be seen as a way of explaining the unknown or mysterious events?

31. What are the differences between superstitions in modern society and those in the past?

32. Why do you think certain superstitions remain popular for many generations?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do superstitions reflect deeper psychological or cultural beliefs?

34. What is the role of superstition in shaping national or cultural identity?

35. How do superstitions and folklore intersect, and how do they influence societal behavior?

36. What is the psychological impact of believing in superstitions, especially on decision-making or risk-taking?

37. How do superstitions affect public behavior during events such as sports competitions, elections, or weddings?

38. Why are superstitions still prevalent in the modern world, even in the age of science and technology?

39. What are the similarities and differences between superstitions in different cultures, and what does this reveal about human psychology?

40. How do cultural superstitions shape people’s perceptions of fate, destiny, and free will?

41. What role does superstition play in preventing or causing fear in people’s lives?

42. How can the belief in superstitions influence social dynamics and relationships within communities?

43. What are the social implications of rejecting or challenging commonly accepted superstitions in a community?

44. How do superstitions impact modern entertainment and media, particularly in films, books, and advertising?

45. How do economic factors, such as advertising and consumerism, influence the popularity of lucky charms and superstitious practices?

46. How do religious beliefs intertwine with superstitions, and what is the difference between the two?

47. How can superstitions be used for social control or manipulation in certain cultures or historical periods?

48. What are the ethical considerations surrounding the commercialization of superstitions and traditional beliefs?