摘要：C Good luck symbols and their meanings Rich or poor, happy or sad, the only thing that holds us together is luck. Let’s have a look at the meanings of some luck symbols. Bamboo is often connected with growth not only in terms of wealth, but also in terms of relationships, careers and life in general. That is why people believe presenting bamboo to another person is akin to presenting the person with good luck. Considered to be one of the gods of wealth by the Buddhists, the Buddha is connected with prosperity , success and financial gains. Placing the Buddha diagonally opposite the main door activates and greets the good energy entering the house. While the Buddha is admired for his happiness, completeness and wisdom of contentment, rubbing his stomach is believed to bring good luck. A symbol of fertility and rebirth, presenting someone with eggs is considered lucky. A brown egg is connected with not just luck but also happiness. Eggs are also used to encourage the growth of crops, protect young children from misfortune and also as a means to keep away from the evil eye. A ladybug is a symbol of patience, good health and wealth. A ladybug that lands on a person is said to take away the illness. A ladybug landing herself on a recently married woman brings happiness and joy. Call them the luck bringers, for spotting a penny lying on the floor is indeed your luck. You know the saying, “Find a penny, pick it up, and all that day you’ll have good luck! There are many more symbols of good luck. However, one should never rely completely on these symbols for success, and should view them as just confidence boosters. Good Luck! 42. The underlined word “akin probably means . A. due B. useful C. similar D. harmful 43. Which of the following can bring us good luck? A. Keeping a ladybug as a pet. B. Rubbing the Buddha’s stomach. C. Dropping a penny to the floor. D. Placing the Buddha against the main door. 44. According to the text, a brown egg . A. may invite the evil eye B. is not a sign of good luck C. can bring people happiness D. is more delicious than ordinary ones 45. What does the author tell us in the last paragraph? A. Learn how to get good luck. B. Learn more symbols of good luck. C. Try hard to build up our confidence. D. Rely on ourselves rather than the luck symbols.

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