Check your understanding
Which saying means…
- …you should judge people by what they do rather than what they say?
- …it’s still worth doing something, even if you do it later than planned?
- …a difficult situation often has a positive side if you look carefully?
- …you become better at something through regular practice?
- …working with someone else often leads to a better result?
- …telling the truth is usually the best thing to do, even when it’s difficult?
- …you shouldn’t form an opinion about someone based only on their appearance?
- …big achievements begin with one small action?
Well, you know what they say …
- 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.
- Sofia thought her new neighbour looked unfriendly, but after talking to him, she realised he was kind and generous.
- After months of practising the guitar every evening, Ben finally felt confident enough to perform in front of an audience.
- Maya lost her job unexpectedly, but a few weeks later she found a much better one.
- Daniel admitted that he had broken the window instead of blaming someone else. Although he was embarrassed, his parents appreciated his honesty.
- Grace had always wanted to learn Spanish. Although she didn’t start until she was sixty, she really enjoyed the experience.
- Amir talked for weeks about helping at the local food bank, but his sister quietly volunteered every Saturday without telling anyone.
- Olivia dreams of writing a novel one day. She decides to begin by writing for just twenty minutes every evening.