Work in pairs. Complete the gaps with the correct words from the box. Match each proverb with the correct meanings. Meanings: A bad parent does not raise good children. Always give an excuse, even if it's a poor one. Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out. Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before. It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better. A foolish person usually spends money carelessly. If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you. A desperate person will go from place to place when they need to satisfy their needs. If a task is carefully planned, there's a better chance that it will be well done. A bad ____ is better than none.