English reader on

Task 2. Make up situations in which someone could use these 

proverbs.  

 

Task 3. Think of equivalents for these in your first language. 

 

Task 4. Translate the article "How to... buy an antique" in groups 

of three. Make sure that you discuss the various possibilities and that 

you take into account each other's ideas. Compare the translation of 

your group with that of the others. Choose the best one. 

 

 

 

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Task 5.The article How to... buy an antique mentions a print dealer. 

A print dealer is someone who deals in prints, who buys and sells 

prints. How would you call someone who deals: 

 

in antiques? 

in second-hand furniture? 

in cattle?  

in shares? 

in second-hand cars?  

in cars?