English reader on

Task 1.  Match the proverbs and sayings on the left with their 

meanings on the right. 

 

Take care of  the pence and the 

pounds will take care of themselves 

Penny wise, pound foolish 

 

Love of money is the root of all evil  

 

Cut your coat according to your 

cloth  

In for a penny, in for a pound 

 

Do only what you can afford with the 

money you have. 

 

If you save small sums of money, you'll 

soon have a lot. 

Greed is responsible for a great deal of 

crime and dishonesty. 

If you decide to do something, don't stop 

halfway; do it properly. 

Careful about small sums, careless about 

spending large ones.