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L' E-magazine di Bologna ven 10 set 2010 |
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 Proverbs dal corso d'inglese di 2torri.it Part 1) Match the two parts of these common proverbs:
Answers: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Make hay while the sun shines. Don't judge a book by its cover. Look before you leap. Pride comes before a fall. Part 2) What is the meaning of these proverbs. Choose the correct answer: 1) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. This means: a) It is better to have something immediately, instead of waiting for something better in the future. b) It is better to enjoy life now and not think about the past. c) It is better to have something useful, instead of something beautiful. check your answer 2) Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. This means: a) You don't need to know the age of something before accepting it as a gift. b) If something is a present you should appreciate it. c) You shouldn't give big presents. check your answer 3) Make hay while the sun shines. This means: a) Be happy while you can. b) It is better to do things when you feel happy. c) Do something while you have the opportunity. Don't wait. check your answer 4) Don't judge a book by its cover. This means: a) You shouldn't judge someone who is vulnerable. b) You have to know something well before you can judge it. c) You shouldn't give too much importance to appearance when you judge something. check your answer 5) Look before you leap. This means: a) It is better to do things slowly. b) Think carefully before making a big decision. c) Look at your life and appreciate what you have. check your answer 6) Pride comes before a fall. This means: a) If you are too proud of yourself, you will make a big mistake. b) Don't be too proud of yourself, because other people could be better than you. c) If you are too proud, other people won't like you. check your answer |
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