Упр.7 Юнит 4 Step 8 ГДЗ Rainbow English 8 класс
A. Match the parts of the proverbs in the two columns. Say what makes them all alike. Comment on one of the proverbs and illustrate it with a short story.
| A. | B. |
|---|---|
| 1) The bull | a) are made in heaven. |
| 2) Rome | b) should be seen and not heard. |
| 3) Well begun | c) is not so black as he is painted. |
| 4) Children | d) will soon be caught that nibbles at every bait. |
| 5) Men | e) are known by the company they keep |
| 6) The devil | f) are soon parted. |
| 7) The fish | g) is half done. |
| 8) A fool and his money | h) must be taken by the horns. |
| 9) Marriages | i) was not built in a day. |
1) The bull must be taken by the horns.
2) Rome was not built in a day.
3) Well begun is half done.
4) Children should be seen and not heard.
5) Men are known by the company they keep.
6) The devil is not so black as he is painted.
7) The fish will soon be caught that nibbles at every bait.
8) A fool and his money are soon parted.
9) Marriages are made in heaven.
All these proverbs are short, wise sayings. They teach us a lesson and often use figurative language.
Comment: Rome was not built in a day. This proverb means that important things take time. For example, if a student wants to learn English well, he should study regularly and not expect quick results.
