Check your understanding

Which saying means…

1. …you should judge people by what they do rather than what they say?
2. …it’s still worth doing something, even if you do it later than planned?
3. …a difficult situation often has a positive side if you look carefully?
4. …you become better at something through regular practice?
5. …working with someone else often leads to a better result?
6. …telling the truth is usually the best thing to do, even when it’s difficult?
7. …you shouldn’t form an opinion about someone based only on their appearance?
8. …big achievements begin with one small action?

Well, you know what they say …

1. Liam wasn’t sure how to solve a difficult problem at work, so he asked a colleague for advice. Together, they found a simple solution.
2. Sofia thought her new neighbour looked unfriendly, but after talking to him, she realised he was kind and generous.
3. After months of practising the guitar every evening, Ben finally felt confident enough to perform in front of an audience.
4. Maya lost her job unexpectedly, but a few weeks later she found a much better one.
5. Daniel admitted that he had broken the window instead of blaming someone else. Although he was embarrassed, his parents appreciated his honesty.
6. Grace had always wanted to learn Spanish. Although she didn’t start until she was sixty, she really enjoyed the experience.
7. Amir talked for weeks about helping at the local food bank, but his sister quietly volunteered every Saturday without telling anyone.
8. Olivia dreams of writing a novel one day. She decides to begin by writing for just twenty minutes every evening.