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Section 1
What is a proverb?
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In my high school days, proverbs helped me a lot.
They come from people's common experiences and
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traditional knowledge.
One famous proverb is "A friend in need is a friend
5 indeed." A true friend stands by you when you have
trouble. Another proverb is "Where there is a will,
there is a way." When you do something, have a clear
goal and work hard. Then you reach the goal in the
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end.
Proverbs often encourage us when we need help.
Proverbs enrich our lives.
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1. Did proverbs help the ALT in her high school days?
2. What does a true friend do when you have trouble?
3. What do proverbs often do when we need help?
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What animals do we find in proverbs?
Proverbs often include animals. Let's look at some
examples from two countries.
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The first one is from Thailand. "Don't ride an
elephant to catch a grasshopper." When you are doing
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a small job, a big tool is not useful. The second one is
from Brazil. "In a piranha-filled river, an alligator piranha
swims backstroke." Before you get in trouble, prepare
for danger and protect yourself.
Proverbs from different countries often include
10 familiar local animals. Because of their images, people
easily understand the messages.
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1. Is the first proverb from Brazil?
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2. What is not useful for a small job?
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3. What kind of fish does the second proverb include?
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What do proverbs often show?
Proverbs often include flowers, too. Many of them
have positive meanings.
"All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today"
is a proverb from India. In this proverb, seeds indicate
5 effort, and flowers are the result of the effort. Today's
effort leads to tomorrow's success. "Stop and smell the
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roses” is from the US. It means that a change of pace is
important in our busy lives.
Proverbs around the world often show the values in
10 local people's lives. Proverbs are cultural treasures of
human beings.
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Q1. Where is the first proverb from?
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2. What does the proverb from the US mean?
A 3. What do proverbs often show?
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