外研版六年级考查常识和习语专项练习题.doc

外研版六年级考察常识和习语专题练习题
一、选择题
1．—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
2．—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
3．—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
4．—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
5．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
6．—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
7．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
8．“_________”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.
9．—Oh，dear! How can I finish so much work in 20 minutes?
—Don’t worry. .We can give you a helping hand.
A．Practice makes perfect
B．Many hands make light work
C．It never rains but it pours
D．Every dog has its day
10．________ 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.
11．－The Chinese government has started to teach good manners to tourists travelling abroad.
－Very necessary. Good manners will .
A．win respect（尊重) B．take you far
C．never go out of style D．A, B and C
12．—Is the air pollution getting better these days?
—No. ________ , water in the rivers nearby is becoming worse and worse. Can you find out the reason?
A．It never rains but it pours B．A miss is as good as a mile
C．The early bird catches the worm D．Burn the candle at both ends
13．— 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
14．Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise, you will become tired out. Remember, you cannot ________.
A．do as the Romans do B．burn the candle at both ends
C．put the cart before the horse D．put all the eggs in one basket
15．—I promise I'll work harder for the final exam.
—Well, ________. You should act right now.
A．Many hands make light work B．Put all your eggs in one basket
C．The grass is always greener than the other side D．Actions speak louder than words
16．—You know what? Susan has won a third scholarship.
—That’s not surprising. ________. She devotes so much time to her study.
A．The early bird catches the worm B．No pain, no gain
C．Actions speak louder than words D．Practice makes perfect
17．—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.
18．Amy cleaned the house for her father. Her father gave her some money for working. The next day Amy couldn’t find her money. Then she found it. It was in her backpack!
It is a fact that ________.
A．cleaning house is hard work B．Amy found the money in her backpack
C．a backpack is a good place to hide money D．Amy’s father is very generous
19．—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
20．—Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an important dinner.
—OK. ________.
A．It couldn’t be better B．You really have me there
C．Take your time D．Let’s call it a day
21．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.
22．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.
23．—I’ve made little progress in English this term.
—Don’t worry. ________
A．All roads lead to Rome B．Rome wasn’t built in a day
C．Well begun is half done D．The early bird catches the worm
24．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
25．－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.
26．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
27．—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
28．Which of the following sentences is a fact?
A．Beijing is the capital of China. B．The new park looks beautiful.
C．Some subjects are difficult. D．I think my pet dog is very cute.
29．-How do you fee1 about the new film?
- I don't like the end.
A．All of a sudden B．To be honest
C．After all D．In this way
30．— 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.
31．—It’s easy to clean up all the trash if we each offer to help.
—Yes. ______.
A．Many hands make light work
B．There is no smoke without fire
C．Where there is a will, there is a way
D．A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart
32．—Amy, your pronunciation is so beautiful now. How do you make it?
—Thanks. Just as the saying goes,”_____.”
A．Each dog has its day B．Many hands make light work
C．Practice makes perfect D．The grass is always greener on the other side
33．–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.
34．— 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
35．— 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.
36．— , could you tell me where to park my car?
— Sure. There’s an underground parking lot over there.
A．Let it go B．Pardon me C．Excuse me D．On the way
37．—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
38．（湖北咸宁中考）——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.
39．—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
40．—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
【参照答案】
一、选择题
1．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晰？——这是一项艰巨工作，但人多力量大。目前让我们开始吧。
考察习语。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，此处强调团体力量，故选A。
2．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——盐城全体人民要共同努力，把我们家乡建设得愈加漂亮。——是。人多力量大。
考察习语。Many hands make light work人多力量大；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Burn the candle at both ends鱼与熊掌不可兼得；Don’t put all your eggs in one basket孤注一掷；根据“All the people of Yancheng should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.”可知，此处应用人多力量大形容，故选A。
3．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——快点，我们必须第一种采访到这个明星。——当然，早起鸟儿有虫吃。
本题考察谚语使用方法。根据题意说话者一方在催促早去采访，另一方表达同意，“B：早起鸟儿有虫吃”与题意恰好相符。A：金窝银窝不如自已狗窝；B：东好西好，还是家里最佳；C：众人拾柴火焰高 ；D：不要把鸡蛋放在一种篮子里/不要孤注一掷。故选B。
4．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晰？——这是一项艰巨工作，但人多力量大。目前让我们开始吧。
考察常识和习语。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早起鸟儿有虫吃；actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据“It is a big job”可知，一项艰巨工作需要众人一起完毕，因此此空填“人多力量大”符合，故选A。
5．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：我父亲从不说他擅长做饭，不过实际上，他擅长。他总是给我们做好吃饭，也就是说事实胜于雄辩。
考察谚语。no pain, no gain没有付出，就没有收获；actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩；practice makes perfect熟能生巧；a friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情。根据“He always cooks delicious meals for us”可知擅长，不过不说自已擅长，而是总是那么做。与“事实胜于雄辩”体现意思相近。故选B。
6．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——我花了十年时间才建立起自已事业，这几乎要了我命。——俗话说得好，一分耕耘一分收获。
考察常识。there is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；practice makes perfect熟能生巧；all roads lead to Rome条条大道通罗马；no pains, no gains一分耕耘一分收获。根据“It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me”可知，有了之前辛劳，才会有之后收获，故选D。
7．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：很明显我喜欢吃甜食。我非常喜欢蛋糕和饼干，能在几分钟内吃完一块巧克力。
考察习语。where there is a will, there is a way有志者，事竟成；I have a sweet tooth我喜欢吃甜食；every dog has its day凡人均有得意日；every coin has two sides凡事有利弊。根据“I am crazy about cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar(块) of chocolate in minutes.”可知，我喜欢吃甜食，故选B。
8．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：“早起鸟儿有虫吃。”意思是你要想成功，就不得不比他人早做好准备。
考察常识和习语。A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，谬之千里；A friend in need is a friend indeed患难朋友才是真朋友；The early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；When in Rome, do as the Romans do入乡随俗。根据分析，C符合题意，故选C。
9．B
解析：B
【解析】
试题分析：句意：――哦，天哪!我怎么能在20分钟内完毕那么多工作?――不要着急。人多力量大。我们可以协助你。A.Practice makes perfect 熟能生巧；B.Many hands make light work人多力量大；C.It never rains but it pours祸不单行；D.Every dog has its day风水轮番转。我们要帮你，因此是人多力量大。故选B。
【考点定位】 考察英语谚语。
10．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：不要孤注一掷。尽管我懂得你对这份工作很有信心，不过再多尝试一下其他工作！
考察习语。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每一种人均有走运时候；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，要尝试一下其他工作”。故选D。
11．D
解析：D
【详解】
试题分析：句意：――中国已经开始教游客到国外旅游礼节了。――很有必要。有礼貌将会A.win respect赢得尊重；B. take you far伴你远行；C.never go out of style永不过时；D.A, B and C以上三个答案都对。根据句意，对选D。
【考点定位】 考察平常交际用语。
12．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——近来空气污染有所好转吗？——没有。祸不单行，附近河流水质越来越差。你能找出原因吗？
考察谚语。It never rains but it pours祸不单行；A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，谬以千里；The early bird catches the worm捷足先登/早起鸟儿有虫吃；Burn the candle at both ends过度花费；不顾身体过度劳累（尤指日夜均有活动）。根据答句“No…water in the rivers nearby is becoming worse and worse”可知，空气污染没有好转，河流水质越来越差，坏事不止一件，用“祸不单行”来表述。故选A。
13．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——父亲历来不说他擅长做饭，但实际上他很擅长。——是。他总是为我们做美味饭菜，那就是事实胜于雄辩。
考察习语。the early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；burn the candle at both ends过度花费精力；actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据语境可知，父亲历来不说他擅长做饭，不过实际上他擅长。他总是为我们做美味饭菜，判断这就是事实胜于雄辩。故选D。
14．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：不要试图同步做诸多事情。否则，你会变得疲惫不堪。记住，蜡烛不能两头烧，精神不能过度消耗。
考察谚语。do as the Romans do入乡随俗；burn the candle at both ends蜡烛两头烧，精神过度消耗；put the cart before the horse本末倒置；put all the eggs in one basket孤注一掷；根据“Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise, you will become tired out.”及分析选项可知，“不要试图同步做诸多事情。否则，你会变得疲惫不堪。”与谚语不要“孤注一掷”意思一致。故选B。
15．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——我保证期末考试我会愈加努力。——好吧，行动胜于言语。你应当立即行动。
考察谚语和习语。Many hands make light work人多好办事；Put all your eggs in one basket把你所有鸡蛋放在一种篮子里，孤注一掷；The grass is always greener than the other side这山望着那山高；Actions speak louder than words行动胜于言语，百说不如一干。根据下文“You should act right now.”可知此句是“百说不如一干”；故选D。
16．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——你懂得吗？Susan赢得了三等奖学金。——那不令人惊奇。 一分耕耘，一分收获。她花了这样多时间到学习中。
考察谚语。The early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；Actions speak louder than words行动胜于语言；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧。根据后文“She devotes so much time to her study.”可知付出才有收获，故选B。
17．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——史蒂夫，为了提高你口语，你应当常常说英语。——我同意。熟能生巧。
考察情景交际。It’s a piece of cake.小菜一碟；Practice makes perfect.熟能生巧；It serves you right.你活该；Well done.干得漂亮。根据上文“you should speak English as often as possible”可知，是在说要尽量多地练习讲英语，故选B。
18．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：艾米为她父亲打扫房子。她父亲给了她某些钱作为酬劳。第二天艾米找不到她钱了。然后她找到了。在她背包里！事实就是艾米在背包里找到了钱。
考察常识和习语。cleaning house is hard work打扫房子是一项辛劳工作；Amy found the money in her backpack艾米在背包里找到了钱；a backpack is a good place to hide money背包是藏钱好地方；Amy’s father is very generous艾米父亲很慷慨。根据“Her father gave her some money for working. The next day Amy couldn’t find her money. Then she found it. It was in her backpack”可知，这句话要体现事实状况就是她最终在背包里找到了钱，故选B。
19．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——通过数年努力，我妹妹已经进入了她喜欢最佳学校。——太好了！俗话说“没有耕耘就没有收获。”
考察习语。burn the candle at both ends过度劳累；practice makes perfect熟能生巧；the early bird catches the wom早起鸟儿有虫吃；no pain, no gain没有耕耘就没有收获；根据“My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.”可知，此处应用no pain, no gain形容比较贴切，故选D。
20．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——抱歉，已经6点钟了。我得下班去参与一种重要晚宴。——好。今天就到这儿吧。
考察情景交际。It couldn’t be better那再好不过了；You really have me there你真地说服我了； Take your time慢慢来；Let’s call it a day今天就到这儿吧。根据上文“Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an important d