46. You’re Never Too Old to Learn

This proverb means: ___________________________________________________________

Words:

appreciate

encouragement

From the dialogue write down phrases that mean the same:

1. I never really had time to learn Chinese before.

2. I would try to do it.

3. I’m growing older.

4. Just continue doing it.

5. I am very thankful for your encouraging words.

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

47. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers

This proverb means: _____________________________________________________________

Names: Jennifer

Words:

to bump into

intersection

body shop

“loaner”

Explain what is meant:

1. What’s up?

2. Well, enough that I had to leave it at a body shop for several days.

3. The shop gave me a “loaner”.

Answer the following questions:

1. What happened to Jennifer?

2. When did the accident happen?

3. Was the damage bad?

4. How did Jennifer get around while her car was at the shop?

5. Why did Jennifer accept the car that the shop offered?

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

48. Clothes Do Not Make the Man

This proverb means: _____________________________________________________________

Names: Howard, Sally

Words:

suit of armor

to project

manly

puny

Answer the following questions:

1. What is a costume shop?

2. Why did Howard go there?

3. According to Howard, what might be the reason why Sally doesn’t want to go out with him?

4. According to the dialogue, what are the chances that Sally will agree to go out with Howard?

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

49. A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots

This proverb means: _____________________________________________________________

Names: Pat, Stephen

Words:

to be at one’s wits’ end

to get to first base

From the dialogue write down phrases that mean the same:

1. I am very upset and I don’t know what to do.

2. I don’t know how to make Stephen clean up his room.

3. Didn’t he say that he would clean up the room?

4. The room is still in a state of disorder.

5. I am not going to put his things in their places.

6. I am sure that you won’t achieve success when you try to talk to him about his behavior.

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

50. Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Names: Pete

Words:

volunteer

community

underprivileged

dedication

exaggerated

Answer the following questions:

1. How many hours does Pete work at the community center?

2. How much is he paid there?

3. How does Pete spend his weekends?

4. What does Pete’s friend think about Pete’s attitude towards food?

5. What health problems may Pete face in future?

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

51. Money Does Not Grow on Trees

This proverb means: ________________________________________________________________

Words:

fabric

carpeting

down payment

landscaping

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

1. They paid a lot of money as a down payment on the house.

2. The landscaping was not expensive.

3. Their old furniture is the wrong color and style.

Answer the following questions:

1. What did the woman find?

2. What rooms are mentioned in the dialog?

3. What have they just paid for?

4. Do they have furniture to sit on?

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