初一上册外研版英语常识和习语50题测试题及答案-及解析.doc

一、选择题
1．—What’s eating you? You are sitting there in silence all morning.
—I didn’t pass the test.
A．What are you eating B．How long have you eaten it
C．Why did you laugh D．What happened
2．—I'm going to give a talk on the Dragon Boat Festival to the exchange students.
—Great! But don't forget to tell them______.
A．what should they eat at the festival
B．why people enjoy the full moon
C．what kind of race is often held
D．How do people celebrate it
3．Look at the text below on environment. What kind of way is used to organize the idea?
[Our environment is getting worse. The sky is not as blue as before. The water is not clean any more. The weather changes so often. We have more bad weather.]
A．Time order. B．Space order.
C．General to specific. D．Specific to general.
4．—Ben, you need to face fears and get over them.
—That’s right. ________.
A．It is easier said than done B．Better late than never
C．No pain, no gain D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart
5．________ Though I know you are confident about the job, try a few more!
A．It never rains but it pours. B．Many hands make light work.
C．Every dog has its day. D．Don’t pull all your eggs in one basket.
6．—Volunteers tried their best to clean the park last weekend.
—________. And everyone can make an effort to protect the environment.
A．Practice makes perfect B．Many hands make light work
C．East, west, home is best D．Burn the candle at both ends
7．—Look at this mess! How much time do you think we need to clear it up?
—It is a big job, but ________. Let’s all get started now.
A．many hands make light work B．a friend in need is a friend indeed
C．the early bird catches the worm D．actions speak louder than words
8．— Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is.
— Yes. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is ________.
A．the early bird catches the worm B．many hands make light work
C．burn the candle at both ends D．actions speak louder than words
9．—Why can’t you trust me? Not everything you heard is true.
—Maybe not. But ________.
A．there is no smoke without fire B．the early bird catches the worm
C．many hands make light work D．don’t put all your eggs in one basket
10．—We must work hard as a team or we will fail a second time.
—Yes. Just as a saying goes, “________.”
A．One finger can’t lift a small stone B．He who laughs last laughs best
C．One stone kills two birds D．One is never too old to learn
11．— Mrs. Green, do you think I can get an “A” in the final exam if I start working hard now?
— Of course! ________.
A．Better late than never B．Many hands make light work
C．You cannot burn the candle at both sides D．Action speak louder than words
12．—All the people of Binhai should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.
—Yes. ________.
A．Many hands make light work B．Practice makes perfect
C．Burn the candle at both ends D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
13．—I never thought Eddie did so good a job in the competition.
—How lucky he is! Just as the saying goes “ ________”.
A．Every dog has its day B．Practice makes perfect
C．Actions speak louder than words D．The early bird catches the worm
14．—You want my advice on this matter?
—Of course, ________.
A．I’m all ears B．I’m all eye C．it’s under my nose D．it’s not my tea
15．—It’s said that the deaf player came first on a rainy day with other healthy people.
—________.
A．It never rains but pours B．The early bird catches the worm
C．Every dog has its day D．Practice makes perfect
16．—My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.
—Great! Just as the saying goes, “________”.
A．burn the candle at both ends B．practice makes perfect
C．the early bird catches the wom D．no pain, no gain
17．—I hope to get the highest grades in the final exams.
—________. You never work hard.
A．Work like a dog B．In your dreams
C．Every dog has its day D．Put all your eggs in one basket
18．—All the people of Yancheng should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.
—Yes. ________.
A．Many hands make light work B．Practice makes perfect
C．Burn the candle at both ends D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
19．— My friend Tony is always behind me to encourage and help me to get over all the difficulties.
—He is so kind. This is _________
A．Many hands make light work. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．No pains, no gains. D．East and west, home is the best.
20．Here we are in India. So why not try on the saris, dear?
A．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. B．No pain, no gain.
C．You’ re never too old to learn. D．Practice makes perfect.
21．"___________" means "If lots of people share the work, it will make a job easier to complete."
A．Burn the candle at both ends. B．Every dog has its day.
C．Many hands make light work. D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
22．–I have spent several nights preparing for the coming exam.
-It’s bad for you to stay up too late. As the saying goes, "____________".
A．You are never too old to learn. B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．You can’t burn the candle at both ends. D．You can't put all your eggs in one basket.
23．— If you keep practising speaking French every day, you’ll be better at it.
A．Practice makes perfect B．Many hands make light work
C．Put all your eggs in one basket D．Burn the candle at both ends
24．— What are people supposed to do when they meet for the first time in the US?
— ________
A．They’re supposed to kiss each other. B．They’re supposed to bow.
C．They’re expected to shake hands. D．They’re expected to hug.
25．—Steve, to improve your spoken English, you should speak English as often as possible.
—I agree. ______
A．It’s a piece of cake. B．Practice makes perfect. C．It serves you right. D．Well done.
26．——It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
——That’s right. _________________________.
A．Many hands make light work. B．Something is better than nothing.
C．The sooner begun, the sooner done. D．Practice makes perfect.
27．You should do more and talk less. Actions speak louder than words.
A．What you do isn’t important. B．What you do is as important as you say.
C．What you do is more important than what you say. D．What you do is less important than you say.
28．—I promise I will work harder this term, Miss Li.
—Well, just as the saying goes, “________”. I do hope that you will act soon.
A．It never rains but pours B．Many hands make light work
C．Actions speak louder than words D．A friend in need is a friend indeed
29．—I stayed up late to finish my report last night and I feel tired now.
—________. Sleep is also important.
A．Don’t burn the candle at both ends B．Actions speak louder than words
C．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket D．Many hands make light work
30．Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is ________.
A．every dog has its day B．put all your eggs in one basket
C．a miss is as good as a mile D．actions speak louder than words
31．Keep on dancing, and you’ll be better at it. ________.
A．Practice makes perfect B．Burn the candle at both ends
C．It never rains but it pours D．A friend in need is a friend indeed
32．— Dad, it’s difficult for me to clean the whole yard on my own.
— Why not ask your brother for help? ________
A．Use it or lose it! B．Knowledge is power!
C．Practice makes perfect! D．Many hands make light work!
33．－It’s not difficult for five workers to push the broken van away.
－Yes, _______.
A．When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
B．Every dog has its day.
C．Many hands make light work.
D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
34．Just as the saying goes, “________.” If you keep practising speaking English, you’ll be better at it.
A．Practice makes perfect B．Burn the candle at both ends
C．It never rains but it pours D．Many hands make light work
35．—Good news! Another new member in the Beidou family was sent into space.
— Scientists tried their best to pay attention to every detail. To them, ________.
A．it never rains but it pours B．a friend in need is a friend indeed
C．a miss is as good as a mile D．the grass is always greener on the other side
36．—It's exciting that Chinese women's volleyball team won the World Cup.
—Well, teamwork is important. As we know，___________.
A．a good beginning is half done B．one tree can't make a forest
C．actions speak louder than words D．every coin has two sides
37．“_________”means that you have to do something before others in order to be successful.
A．A miss is as good as a mile. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．The early bird catches the worm. D．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
38．Lisa, don’t do many things at one time, or you’ll be tired out. You can’t .
A．burn the candle at both ends B．provide for a rainy day
C．put all your eggs in one basket D．do as Romans do when in Rome
39．—How can I get along well with the local people if I go to Germany?
—________.
A．The early bird catches the worm B．It never rains but it pours
C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do D．A friend in need is a friend indeed
40．“______”means that you have to do something before others in order to be successful.
A．A miss is as good as a mile B．A friend in need is a friend indeed
C．The early bird catches the worm D．When in Rome, do as the Romans do
41．—How is everything going? --_________.
A．Everything is finished B．Nothing has been done
C．Not so bad, you know D．Not doing wrong, you see
42．---All the people of Taizhou need to work together to make our city more beautiful.
---That’s it . __________.
A．Practice makes perfect
B．Many hands make light work.
C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
43．—Never give up. If you keep practicing speaking English every day. you’ll make great progress.
---Thanks for encouraging me. I know .
A．practice makes perfect
B．it never rains but it pours
C．many hands make light work
D．the grass is always greener on the other side
44．—Hurry up, we must be the first to interview the pop star.
—Sure.____________.
A．East or west, home is the best B．The early bird catches the worm
C．Many hands make light work D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
45．—Look at this mess! How much time do you think we need to clear it up?
—It is a big job, but _________. Let’s all get started now.
A．many hands make light work B．a friend in need is a friend indeed
C．the early bird catches the worm D．actions speak louder than words
46．My father never says he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, ________ .
A．no pain, no gain B．actions speak louder than words
C．practice makes perfect D．a friend in need is a friend indeed
47．—It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.
—Well, you know what they say, ________.
A．there is no smoke without fire B．practice makes perfect
C．all roads lead to Rome D．no pains, no gains
48．—I promise I will work harder next week, Mum.
—Well, just as the saying goes, “________ .” I do hope that you’ll act right away.
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed B．Many hands make light work
C．The grass is greener on the other side D．Actions speak louder than words
49．It’s clear that _________. I am crazy about cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar(块) of chocolate in minutes.
A．where there is a will, there is a way B．I have a sweet tooth
C．every dog has its day D．every coin has two sides
50．—Mary got the first prize in the writing competition after years of hard work.
—_________.
A．No pain, no gain B．A miss is as good as a mile
C．Don't burn the candle at both ends D．A friend in need is a friend indeed

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一、选择题

1．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——你为什么不高兴？你一早上都坐在那儿一言不发。——我没通过考试。
考查特殊疑问句和习语。What are you eating你在吃什么；How long have you eaten it你吃了多久了；Why did you laugh你为什么笑；What happened发生什么事了。根据“You are sitting there in silence all morning.”你一早上都坐在那儿一言不发，结合“What’s eating you?”你为什么不高兴，可知此处也可以问“发生什么事了”，故选D。
2．C
解析：C
【详解】
试题分析：句意：――我要给交换生们作一份有关端午节的报告。――好极了。但是不要忘了告诉他们：A. what should they eat at the festival.他们在节日里应该吃什么；B. why people enjoy the full moon为什么人们喜欢圆月；C. what kind of race is often held经常举行的什么比赛；D. How do people celebrate it人们怎样庆祝。宾语从句需要用陈述句语序，可以排除掉A、D, 再根据常识可知龙舟节跟欣赏满月没有关系，排除掉B，所以正确答案选C。
【考点定位】考查宾语从句。
3．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：请看下面有关环境的文字。用什么样的方式组织这段文字？【我们的环境越来越糟。天空不像以前那么蓝了。水不再干净了。天气经常变化。我们有更多的坏天气】。
考查常识。Time order.时间顺序；Space order.空间顺序。General to specific.一般到具体； Specific to general.具体到一般。给出的段落是总分结构，综述环境变差，再具体展开各个表现，故选C。
4．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——Ben，你需要面对恐惧，克服恐惧。——那是对的。有志者事竟成。
考查常识。It is easier said than done说起来容易做起来难；Better late than never迟做比不做好；No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；Nothing is impossible to a willing heart有志者事竟成。根据“you need to face fears and get over them”及“That’s right”可知，同意对方的观点，有志者才会事竟成，故选D。
5．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：不要孤注一掷。尽管我知道你对这份工作很有信心，但是再多尝试一下其他的工作！
考查习语。It never rains but it pours不鸣则已，一鸣惊人；Many hands make light work人多力量大；Every dog has its day每一个人都有走运的时候；Don’t pull all your eggs in one basket不要孤注一掷。根据“Try a few more”可知，此处是“不要孤注一掷，要尝试一下其他的工作”。故选D。
6．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——上周末志愿者们尽他们最大的努力打扫公园。——众人拾柴火焰高。每个人都可以为保护环境做出努力。
考查习语。Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高，人多力量大；East, west, home is best金窝银窝，不如家里的草窝；Burn the candle at both ends一只蜡烛两头烧，比喻过分消耗精力，劳累过度。根据“Volunteers tried their best to clean the park last weekend.”和“And everyone c an make an effort to protect the environment.”可知，空处是指人多力量大。故选B。
7．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——看看这烂摊子！你觉得我们需要多少时间才能弄清楚？——这是一项艰巨的工作，但人多力量大。现在让我们开始吧。
考查习语。many hands make light work人多力量大；a friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情；the early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；actions speak louder than words行胜于言。根据“It is a big job, but…Let’s all get started now.”可知，此处强调团队的力量，故选A。
8．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——爸爸从来不说他擅长做饭，但事实上他很擅长。——是的。他总是为我们做美味的饭菜，那就是事实胜于雄辩。
考查习语。the early bird catches the worm早起的的鸟儿有虫吃；many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；burn the candle at both ends过度耗费精力；actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据语境可知，爸爸从来不说他擅长做饭，但是事实上他擅长。他总是为我们做美味的饭菜，判断这就是事实胜于雄辩。故选D。
9．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——你为什么不能相信我？你听到的并不都是真的。——或许不是，但是无风不起浪。
考查俗语。there is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；the early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；many hands make light work人多力量大；don’t put all your eggs in one basket 不要孤注一掷。根据句中“Not everything you heard is true”可知，此处指无风不起浪，A选项符合语境，故选A。
10．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——我们必须像一个团队一样努力工作，否则我们会再次失败。——是的。俗话说：“一根手指举不动一块小石头/势单力薄。”
考查习语。One finger can’t lift a small stone一根手指举不起一块小石头/势单力薄；He who laughs last laughs best笑到最后的人笑得最好；One stone kills two birds一石二鸟，一箭双雕；One is never too old to learn活到老学到老。根据“We must work hard as a team”可知，此处强调团队的作用，故选A。
11．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——格林夫人，你认为如果我现在开始努力学习，期末考试能得A吗？——当然可以，亡羊补牢，为时不晚。
考查习语和情景交际。Better late than never亡羊补牢，为时不晚；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；You cannot burn the candle at both sides蜡烛不能两头点，精力不可过分耗；Action speak louder than words行动胜于言语。根据答句“Of course!”可知，此处是告诉对方现在努力，考试可以取得好成绩，所以用“亡羊补牢，为时不晚”回答。故选A。
12．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——滨海