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Around the world, there are a number of traditions that form part of the culture. It is ………………… to learn about habits that represent either good or bad fortune and the way they change from place to place.

FASCINATE

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In the UK, for example, number 13 is unlucky and many people change the number of their house so that it is not this number. Number 7, on the other hand, is usually seen as fortunate and many people choose this number when entering a ………………… .

COMPETE

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In China numbers 6 and 8 are said to bring great health, wealth and overall ………………… , opposed to number 4 which brings bad luck.

HAPPY

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It is so serious in many parts of the country that people are prepared to spend a lot of money to obtain a phone number with these “fortunate” numbers, and will ………………… avoid those with many 4s. Also in China, the colour red is said to be a colour associated with success.

ACTIVE

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In Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, number 15 is considered lucky, whereas in Sweden number 3 is thought to bring the best fortune as “good things come in threes”. As can be seen, no matter where in the world you may be, there are sure to be a number of traditions and customs that bring with them an ………………… element of good or bad fortune.

DISPUTABLE