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We asked three students from around the world to give their opinions on the supernatural. Here are their replies.
Maria I come from a small village in the countryside. Everyone in our village is superstitious. The elderly women always tell ghost stories and this used to frighten me when I was a little girl. I am still frightened of spirits now, and I dont like to sleep with the lights off. I keep a crucifix because my grandmother told me it would protect me against anything.
Marc I am skeptical about the idea of ghosts and the paranormal. I think its probably because I am studying to become a scientist and I believe in rational thinking. When we die, we dont come back thats silly. People fool themselves into believing this nonsense is true. On the other hand, I believe there may be UFOs. At least, there is probably life on other planets. Science can prove that this is possible.
Discussion:
1 Do you believe in the supernatural or are you a skeptic? 2 Do you believe that people can have psychic powers? 3 Do you believe in the existence of UFOs or beings from other planets? 4 Do you know of any good ghost stories? 5 Have you ever seen a ghost or something that you couldnt explain? 6 Bigfoot is an example of an unsolved mystery. What others do you know of? 7 The greatest fear is of the unknown. Do you agree? 8 Would you be afraid to enter a haunted house? 9 Do you believe in good and bad luck? 10 Do you believe in karma?
Quickie
Which sentence in each pair is correct and why? I afraid of the dark. I am afraid of the dark. I believe that ghosts exist. I believe that the ghosts exist.
Homework
Do a puzzle on words related to the supernatural: Puzzle no. 88 on www.roadtogrammar.com