35. The First Step Is Always the Hardest

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Names: Adam

Words:

to accomplish

to read music

to do the first thing

inspiring

violin

Write down sentences from the illustration to the proverb that mean the same:

1. I really would like to be able to play the violin as good as the musician who gave a performance this evening.

2. The only thing that you have to do is to be determined to learn to play the violin.

3. Now it is difficult to say.

4. If you are talented enough and if you are really determined, your dream may come true.

Answer the following questions:

1. What did Adam do this evening?

2. Did he like the concert?

3. What instrument he would like to learn to play?

4. What does his friend suggest him doing?

5. What will Alan probably do tomorrow?

Retell the dialog using the words above and perform it in the classroom.

36. Forewarned Is Forearmed

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Words:

hurricane

the authorities

to alert

inhabitant

to outline

precautionary

devastating

to cope with

Write down sentences from the illustration to the proverb that mean the same:

1. A very strong storm was expected to reach the coast in twenty-four hours.

2. The local government warned the people and described several measures to escape the dangers of the storm.

3. Their aim was to avoid having people hurt by the extreme force of the winds and rain.

Retell the story using the words above and perform it in the classroom.

37. He Who Hesitates Is Lost

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Words:

to hold off

factory-authorized

rebate

to purchase

to come through

to go into effect

sale tax

Explain what is meant:

1. I’ve been holding off because …

2. I see your point.

3. Get hopping!

Answer the following questions:

1. What is in the papers?

2. How will the changes in the state sales tax probably influence car prices?

3. What is the reason why the person who wants to buy a car has been holding off?

4. What may happen if he doesn’t hurry up?

Make up your own stories with the words above and perform it in the classroom.

38. If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Names: Joanna

Words:

to persevere

valiant

accomplishment

to run the hurdles

injury

defeat

the course of recovery

to stumble

gal=girl

Decide if the following statements are true or false. Prove your point:

1. Joanna deserves a medal because she was the first in the competition.

2. Joanna was injured in an accident.

3. It took her much effort to start running again.

4. Joanna is not an honest person because she often fools people.

Make up your own dialogs with the words above and perform it with your partner.

39. Necessity Is the Mother of Invention

This proverb means: ___________________________________________________________

Names: Fred

Words:

distressed

necessity

full blast

touch and go

makeshift

shelter

Decide if the following statements are true or false. Prove your point:

1. Fred’s friend was very upset when he heard that Fred had lost his home in the recent earthquake.

2. Fred’s family’s survived, and in fact it was not that bad.

3. The storm was really powerful.

4. Fred’s friend thinks that it must have been difficult to build a temporary shelter.

5. Fred agrees that it was an unusual experience for them.

Learn the dialogue by heart and perform it in class with your partner.