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1.10. Proverbs give advice or comments on life, obvious remarks about human experience. There are many proverbs to do with work.

Match a line from column A with a line from column B to form an English proverb.

A B

a. A bad workman

[ ] while the sun shines.

b. If a job is worth doing

[ ] make light work.

c. Make hay

[ ] what you can do today.

d. Many hands

[ ] for idle hands.

e. Too many cooks

[ ] makes you healthy, wealthy and wise.

f. Early to bed and early to rise

[ ] blames his tools.

g. Never put off till tomorrow

[ ] it’s worth doing well.

h. The devil makes work

[ ] catches the worm.

i. All work and no play

[ ] spoil the broth.

j. The early bird

[ ] makes Jack a dull boy.

  • What do the proverbs mean? Do you agree? Are they entertaining or informative?

  • Comment on the truth value of the proverbs.

  • Can you find similar proverbs in Belarusian / Russian?

1.11. Fill the gaps with one of the verbs which follow the passage, in either the gerund or infinitive form.

Jane’s a nurse, but she’s trying (1) ____ a new job. Although she enjoys (2) ____ people, nursing is not very well paid, and she cannot afford (3) ____ all her bills. She finds it impossible to live on such a low salary without (4) ____ her account at the bank. Her flat needs (5) ____, and she would like (6) ____ a car. She managed (7) ____ enough last year for a short holiday by (8) ____ some extra money in her spare time, and this year, she’s hoping (9) ____ some friends in France. She has stopped (10) ____ to the theatre, which used to be one of her greatest pleasures. She’s thinking of (11) ____ in America, where she could earn a higher salary in a private hospital, but would prefer (12) ____ in this country if possible. She likes (13) ____ to see her parents whenever she wants to. A friend of hers went to America after (14) ____ university, but began (15) ____ her friends so badly that she had to come back.

earn work find

look after visit redecorate

miss save be able to

leave buy overdraw

pay stay go

1.12.  Write a description of a profession, and the qualities needed by people in this profession. Do not say what the profession is.

Example:

This profession can be rewarding if you like dealing with people, especially children, but it is not very well paid. You have to know a lot about certain subjects and be quite creative. Your working day is quite short, but you have to work at home as well. One of the most attractive aspects of the profession is the long holidays.

Answer: Teaching

  • Read out your description for others in the class to guess the profession.