Hi guys!Yesterday we first corrected the Thanksgiving Trivia ( 1.b -2.a -3.a -4.b -5.c -6.c- 7.a -8.b- 9.b -10.d), and then worked on page 27 (exercises 4a, 4b and the TIME-RELATED vocabulary on page 159). Then, Toby´s time with hisTIME PROVERBS AND SAYINGS activities in groups. You all gave your most approximate definitions (good job!) but in order to clarify ideas, please check meanings below:
1The
early bird catches the worm
You will get an advantage if you do
something immediately or before anyone else.
Acting quickly when something goes
wrong will save you time later, because the problem will get worse if you
leave it.
3
Make hay while the sun shines
Make good use of an opportunity while it
lasts.
4
When the cat´s away the mice will play
People will naturally take advantage of the
absence of someone in authority to do what they like.
5
It´s no use crying over spilt milk
It
isn’t worth making a fuss about a misfortune that has happened and can’t be
changed or reversed.
6You
can´t teach an old dog new tricks
You
can’t make people change their ways when they are past a certain age.
7
Don´t count your chickens before they´re hatched
Don’t treat something that hasn’t happened yet
as a certainty.
When
you are impatient for sth to happen, it seems to take longer.
9.
We´ll cross that bridge when we come to it
We’ll deal with the problem when and if it
arises, rather than worry about it beforehand.
10.Strike
when the iron is hot
Make
use of an opportunity immediately as soon as it occurs (in case it later
disappears).
We also had time for more DIVERSE IDIOMS
For Thursday, please don´ forget to prepare the answers for TWO questions of your choice from the two sections on the Time questionnaire on page 27. Do also reflect on our next Thursday´s 7 EXTRA idioms (on the back of your Time proverbs and sayings):
- TO WORK AGAINST THE CLOCK 5. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT
- TO LIVE FROM DAY TO DAY 6. BEHIND THE TIMES
- A NINE DAY WONDER 7. TO DO TIME
- THE ELEVENTH HOUR
Emiliano
