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Who are the three famous athletes mentioned in the text and what are their superstitions?

• Rafa Nadal, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams

• Rafa Nadal, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams

• Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Serena Williams

• Michael Jordan, Roger Federer, Tiger Woods

Why do many sportspeople follow superstitions before their games?

• They enjoy doing the same things repeatedly

• They believe it helps them focus better

• They believe superstitions bring them luck and help them win

• They don’t have any other habits

What does Rafa Nadal do with his water bottles before a tennis match?

• He drinks them quickly before playing

• He pours them out on the court for luck

• He arranges them next to the court in a specific way

• He gives them to his coach to hold

Why did Tiger Woods wear red on the last day of a golf tournament?

• It was his favorite color

• He believed it brought him luck

• It was a rule in golf tournaments

• His coach asked him to do so

What special item did Michael Jordan wear during his basketball games for luck?

• His old college basketball shorts

• His favorite sneakers

• His lucky wristband

• His team's colors

What does the author mention about their own personal habit?

• They wear lucky socks

• They drink coffee from the same cup every day

• They bring a lucky charm to work

• They always wear the same shirt for important events

According to psychologists, why do people follow the same routine?

• It helps them save time

• It makes them feel safer

• It helps them become famous

• It makes them smarter

What can happen if an athlete’s routine is interrupted?

• They might feel they won’t perform well

• They will perform better than usual

• They forget the rules of the game

• Nothing happens; they continue as usual

What is an example of a superstition that might be taken too far, according to the text?

• Athletes eat the same meal every day

• Footballers wear the same pair of socks for many weeks

• Basketball players avoid drinking water before the game

• Basketball players avoid drinking water before the game

Why do athletes sometimes follow the same routine before games?

• To relax and feel less nervous

• To impress their fans

• To confuse their opponents

• To waste time before the game