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People in most cultures believe in superstitions(迷信). From earliest times, the English, for instance, have believed in certain symbols and customs____could bring good fortune as well as fight off evil spirits.

Back in pagan（异教徒） times, trees____ (consider) as sacred(神圣的)symbol of immortality(永生). Touching the tree was a sign of respect to the gods after a favor has been requested, or thanks to the gods for a____(accomplish) request. After the English embraced(信奉) Christianity, the people kept their____(believe) that wood is holy

 ____Christ died on a wooden cross. Even now, people who are superstitious will try to touch or knock on wood after talking bad things about other people or____(make)any rash(轻率的) statement or so on, so that the action will get rid of any bad lucks during the day.

Wishing upon a wishbone is____ancient custom. It involves two people who would break the wishbone and the one with a____(big) piece makes a wish. The wishbone is actually the forked bone from a fowl's breast. ____ many cultures, fowls(家禽) are regarded as special creatures which can bring luck and good fortune. The wishbone shape

____is a good luck symbol of life and fertility.