1. Do you remember that time when ourvolleyball girls went on stage to receivetheir medals for winning second placein the inter-school friendly match?Why do you think they won?

2. Have you ever heard of thissaying? 3. What does it mean?You have topractise a skill alot to become good atit. 4. Thus, when we use it in our writing,we can say:Dont give up yet! Practicemakes perfect. You willdefinitely do better if you practisemore. 5. Proverbs 6. What are proverbs?A simple sayingPopularly known and repeatedExpresses a truth They are often metaphoricalWe can use them in our writing aslong as they are related to the topic! 7. Dont judge a book by itscoverMeaning:Dont assume the worth or value ofsomething by its outward appearancealone.Sentence:Dont judge a book by its cover.Just because he looks scrawny, itdoesnt mean he will not beat you in theswim meet next month.Day 1 20 Aug2014 8. When the going gets tough,the tough get goingMeaning:Strong people don't give up when theycome across challenges. They just workharder.Sentence:The football team was losing the game.Thus, at half-time, the coach remindedthem that when the going gets tough,the tough get going.Day 1 20 Aug2014 9. Dont judge a book by itscoverDont assume the worth or value ofsomething by its outward appearancealone.When the going gets tough,the tough get goingStrong people don't give up when theycome across challenges. They just workharder. Day 1 20 Aug2014 10. No man is an islandMeaning:You can't live completely independently.Everyone needs help from other people.Sentence:Get along well with your classmates. Noman is an island. You will need to relyon each other in time to come.Day 2 22 Aug2014 11. When in Rome, do as theRomans doMeaning:Behave however the people around youbehave. Adapt yourself to the customs ofthe places you visit.Sentence:Koreans do not pick up their rice bowlsbecause it is considered rude in theirculture. When in Rome, do as theRomans do. When visiting Korea,remember to follow suit to show respectfor their culture. Day 2 22 Aug2014 12. No man is an islandMeaning: You can't live completelyindependently. Everyone needs helpfrom other people.When in Rome, do as theRomans doMeaning: Behave however the peoplearound you behave. Adapt yourself tothe customs of the places you visit.Day 2 22 Aug2014 13. The pen is mightier thanthe swordMeaning:Trying to convince people with ideas andwords is more effective than trying toforce people to do what you want.Sentence:Reason is the only way to win thepeople over from the tyrants. The pen ismightier than the sword.Day 3 22 Aug2014 14. Two wrongs dont make arightMeaning:When someone has done somethingbad to you, trying to get revenge willonly make things worse.Sentence:I really wanted to punch him after hehumiliated me in public, but I knewthat two wrongs dont make aright. Day 3 22 Aug2014 15. The pen is mightier than theswordMeaning: Trying to convince people withideas and words is more effective thantrying to force people to do what youwant.Two wrongs dont make a rightMeaning: When someone has donesomething bad to you, trying to getrevenge will only make things worse.Day 3 22 Aug2014 16. Theres no such thing as afree lunchMeaning:Things that are offered for free alwayshave a hidden cost.Sentence:Theres no such thing as a freelunch. The advertisement may say youwould receive an expensive camera forfree, but youll most likely have to paymore for something else.Day 4 25 Aug2014 17. Never look a gift horse in themouthMeaning:Dont be ungrateful when you receive agift.Sentence:This may not be the car of yourdreams, but it still works well. Iwould be inclined not to look a gifthorse in the mouth if I were you. Day 4 25 Aug2014 18. Theres no such thing asa free lunchMeaning: Things that are offered forfree always have a hidden cost.Never look a gift horse inthe mouthMeaning: Dont be ungrateful when youreceive a gift.Day 4 25 Aug2014 19. You cant make an omelettewithout breaking a few eggsMeaning:It is difficult to achieve somethingimportant without causing anyunpleasant effects.Sentence:Some people will definitely be unhappy withthe new arrangement in the company, butyou cant make an omelette withoutbreaking a few eggs. This is the only wayto ensure that the company advances. Day 5 26 Aug2014 20. Beggars cant be choosersMeaning:If you are asking for a favour fromsomeone, you just have to takewhatever they give you.Sentence:I asked John if he could lend me hisbicycle and he sent me this old, rustyone. Well, beggars cant be choosers.Day 5 26 Aug2014 21. You cant make an omelettewithout breaking a few eggsMeaning: It is difficult to achievesomething important without causingany unpleasant effects.Beggars cant be choosersMeaning: If you are asking for a favourfrom someone, you just have to takewhatever they give you.Day 5 26 Aug2014 22. Too many cooks spoil thebrothMeaning:When there are too many people trying tolead and give their opinions, it's confusingand leads to bad results. Jobs and projectsshould have one or two strong leaders.Sentence:There is no leader. Everyone is givingcommands, but nobody is following them.Too many cooks spoil the broth. Weneed one appointed leader that we canlisten to. Day 6 27 Aug2014 23. Dont bite the hand that feedsyouMeaning:Dont be ungrateful to the personwho has helped you in some way.Sentence:Dont bite the hand that feeds you.Your parents may not be perfect, butwithout them, you wouldnt have gottenthis far in life.Day 6 27 Aug2014 24. Too many cooks spoil the brothMeaning: When there are too manypeople trying to lead and giving theiropinions, it's confusing and leads to badresults. Jobs and projects should haveone or two strong leaders.Dont bite the hand that feedsyouMeaning: Dont be ungrateful to theperson who has helped you in someway. Day 6 27 Aug2014 25. The grass is always greeneron the other sideMeaning:People tend to want whatever they don'thave.Sentence:Sometimes, I think I wouldve beenhappier if I had chosen to shift toAustralia earlier. Well, the grass isalways greener on the other side!Day 7 28 Aug2014 26. Do unto others as you wouldhave them do unto youMeaning:Dont do mean things to people. Treatthem like how you want to be treated.Sentence:If you dont want him to treat you in thisway, then you shouldnt have done it tohim in the first place. Do unto othersas you would have them do unto you.Day 7 28 Aug2014 27. The grass is alwaysgreener on the other sideMeaning: People tend to want whateverthey don't have.Do unto others as you wouldhave them do unto youMeaning: Dont do mean things topeople. Treat them like how you want tobe treated.Day 7 28 Aug2014 28. One mans trash is anothermans treasureMeaning:Different people have different ideasabout what's valuable.Sentence:One mans trash is another manstreasure. You may not appreciate thepainting on the wall, but there are otherpeople who do.Day 8 29 Aug2014 29. A leopard will never change itsspotsMeaning: It is something that you saythat means that a persons character,especially if it is bad, will not change,even if they pretend they have.Sentence:I doubt this punishment has made Chrislearn his lesson. A leopard will neverchange its spots.Day 8 29 Aug2014 30. One mans trash is anothermans treasureMeaning: Different people havedifferent ideas about what's valuable.A leopard will never changeits spotsMeaning: It is something that you saythat means that a persons character,especially if it is bad, will not change,even if they pretend they have. Day 8 29 Aug2014 31. Dont count your chickensbefore they hatchMeaning:You should not count on something before ithappens.Sentence:Dont count your chickens before theyhatch. You have not received yourexamination results yet; dont assume thatyou will definitely do well just because youthought you knew all the answers.Day 9 01 Sep2014 32. A poor workman alwaysblames his toolsMeaning:A person who has done something badly willseek to lay the blame on their equipmentrather than admit their own lack of skill.Sentence:As the saying goes, a poor workmanalways blames his tools. Instead of blamingthe oven for your burnt cake, perhaps youshould think about what you have done thathas gone wrong. Day 9 01 Sep2014 33. Dont count your chickensbefore they hatchMeaning: You should not count onsomething before it happens.A poor workman alwaysblames his toolsMeaning: A person who has donesomething badly will seek to lay theblame on their equipment rather thanadmit their own lack of skill.Day 9 01 Sep2014 34. Beauty is in the eye of thebeholderMeaning:Different people have different ideasabout what's beautiful.Sentence:Nobody really understood why Petefancies June so much. I guess beautyreally lies in the eye of the beholder.Day 10 02 Sep2014 35. Actions speak louder thanwordsMeaning:Just saying that you'll do somethingdoesn't mean much. Doing it is harderand more meaningful.Sentence:You keep saying that you will do yourshare of the project. Please rememberthat actions speak louder than words.Day 10 02 Sep2014 36. Beauty is in the eye of thebeholderMeaning: Different people havedifferent ideas about what's beautiful.Actions speak louder thanwordsMeaning: Just saying that you'll dosomething doesn't mean much. Doing itis harder and more meaningful.Day 10 02 Sep2014