英语常识和习语50题练习题含答案及答案.doc

一、选择题1Its said that the deaf player came first on a rainy day with other healthy people._.AIt never rains but poursBThe early bird catches the wormCEvery dog has its dayDPractice makes perfect2 , could you tell me where to park my car? Sure. Theres an underground parking lot over there.ALet it goBPardon meCExcuse meDOn the way3Ben, you need to face fears and get over them.Thats right. _.AIt is easier said than doneBBetter late than neverCNo pain, no gainDNothing is impossible to a willing heart4Look at this mess! How much time do you think we need to clear it up?It is a big job, but _. Lets all get started now.Amany hands make light workBa friend in need is a friend indeedCthe early bird catches the wormDactions speak louder than words5Is the air pollution getting better these days?No. _ , water in the rivers nearby is becoming worse and worse. Can you find out the reason?AIt never rains but it poursBA miss is as good as a mileCThe early bird catches the wormDBurn the candle at both ends6_. My cousin has realized his dream after years of hard work.ANo pain, no gainBBurn the candle at both endsCActions speak louder than wordsDMany hands make light work7 Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. Yes. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is _.Athe early bird catches the wormBmany hands make light workCburn the candle at both endsDactions speak louder than words8Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise, you will become tired out. Remember, you cannot _.Ado as the Romans doBburn the candle at both endsCput the cart before the horseDput all the eggs in one basket9You know what? Susan has won a third scholarship.Thats not surprising. _. She devotes so much time to her study.AThe early bird catches the wormBNo pain, no gainCActions speak louder than wordsDPractice makes perfect10I failed to achieve the pass mark by only one point in my English exam. What a pity! _.ABetter late than neverBPractice makes perfectCA miss is as good as a mileDMany hands make light work11We must work hard as a team or we will fail a second time.Yes. Just as a saying goes, “_.”AOne finger cant lift a small stoneBHe who laughs last laughs bestCOne stone kills two birdsDOne is never too old to learn12Sorry, its already 6 oclock. I have to be off for an important dinner.OK. _.AIt couldnt be betterBYou really have me thereCTake your timeDLets call it a day13Whats eating you? You are sitting there in silence all morning.I didnt pass the test.AWhat are you eatingBHow long have you eaten itCWhy did you laughDWhat happened14Look 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.ATime order.BSpace order.CGeneral to specific.DSpecific to general.15Amy cleaned the house for her father. Her father gave her some money for working. The next day Amy couldnt find her money. Then she found it. It was in her backpack!It is a fact that _.Acleaning house is hard workBAmy found the money in her backpackCa backpack is a good place to hide moneyDAmys father is very generous16My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.Great! Just as the saying goes, “_”.Aburn the candle at both endsBpractice makes perfectCthe early bird catches the womDno pain, no gain17I hope to get the highest grades in the final exams. _. You never work hard.AWork like a dogBIn your dreamsCEvery dog has its dayDPut all your eggs in one basket18I have tried to find the answer to the question, but failed.Why not discuss with Tom? You see, _.AGreat minds think alikeBTwo heads are better than oneCA bird in the hand is worth two in the bushDIts better to think twice before doing something19 My friend Tony is always behind me to encourage and help me to get over all the difficulties.He is so kind. This is _AMany hands make light work.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CNo pains, no gains.DEast and west, home is the best.20Here we are in India. So why not try on the saris, dear?AWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.BNo pain, no gain.CYou re never too old to learn.DPractice makes perfect.21Mom, I spent a whole night preparing for the exam.My God._dont stay up too late, or you ll be tired out.AYou cant put your eggs in one basketBThe grass is always greener on the other sideCYou cant burn the candle at both endsDDo as Romans do when in Rome22The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary (周年)of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.As we know, _. We have made great achievements in many fields.Amany hands make light workBmoney isnt everythingCwell begun is half doneDsomething is better than nothing23I have spent several nights preparing for the coming exam.-Its bad for you to stay up too late. As the saying goes, _.AYou are never too old to learn.BActions speak louder than words.CYou cant burn the candle at both ends.DYou cant put all your eggs in one basket.24 What are people supposed to do when they meet for the first time in the US? _ATheyre supposed to kiss each other.BTheyre supposed to bow.CTheyre expected to shake hands.DTheyre expected to hug.25Steve, to improve your spoken English, you should speak English as often as possible.I agree. _AIts a piece of cake.BPractice makes perfect.CIt serves you right.DWell done.26-Im tired out.-How can you be manager and accountant at one time? .AThe early bird catches the wormBDont put all your eggs in one basketCActions speak louder than wordsDDont burn the candle at both ends27Its easy to clean up all the trash if we each offer to help.Yes. _.AMany hands make light workBThere is no smoke without fireCWhere there is a will, there is a wayDA true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart28Teamwork is very important in a football match.I think so. _.AThe early bird catches the wormBEvery dog has its dayCOne tree cant make a forestDEverything comes to him who waits29You should do more and talk less. Actions speak louder than words.AWhat you do isnt important.BWhat you do is as important as you say.CWhat you do is more important than what you say.DWhat you do is less important than you say.30I promise I will work harder this term, Miss Li.Well, just as the saying goes, “_”. I do hope that you will act soon.AIt never rains but poursBMany hands make light workCActions speak louder than wordsDA friend in need is a friend indeed31Ive made little progress in English this term. Dont worry. _AAll roads lead to RomeBRome wasnt built in a dayCWell begun is half doneDThe early bird catches the worm32My car broke down on the way to the airport, so I rushed there by taxi only to find my flight had been cancelled. What can I say?AIt never rains but it pours.BEvery dog has its day.CThe early bird catches the worm.DNever put all your eggs in one basket.33Dad never says that he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is _.Aevery dog has its dayBput all your eggs in one basketCa miss is as good as a mileDactions speak louder than words34Keep on dancing, and youll be better at it. _.APractice makes perfectBBurn the candle at both endsCIt never rains but it poursDA friend in need is a friend indeed35 Dad, its difficult for me to clean the whole yard on my own. Why not ask your brother for help? _AUse it or lose it!BKnowledge is power!CPractice makes perfect!DMany hands make light work!36Just as the saying goes, “_.” If you keep practising speaking English, youll be better at it.APractice makes perfectBBurn the candle at both endsCIt never rains but it poursDMany hands make light work37 My cousin was almost chosen as the general manager. Its a pity a small mistake cost him the great chance._.AEvery dog has its dayBA miss is as good as a mileCNever say bad words about others behindDNo pains, no gains38Mary got the first prize in the writing competition after years of hard work._.ANo pain, no gainBA miss is as good as a mileCDont burn the candle at both endsDA friend in need is a friend indeed39How can I get along well with the local people if I go to Germany?_.AThe early bird catches the wormBIt never rains but it poursCWhen in Rome, do as the Romans doDA friend in need is a friend indeed40-I promise I will work harder next term, Miss Li.-Well, just as the saying goes, “_.” I do hope that you will act at once.AIt never rains but poursBMany hands make light workCActions speak louder than wordsDA friend in need is a friend indeed41It shouldnt take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.Thats right. _.AMany hands make light work.BSomething is better than nothing.CThe sooner begun, the sooner done.DPractice makes perfect.42How is everything going? -_.AEverything is finishedBNothing has been doneCNot so bad, you knowDNot doing wrong, you see43Hurry up, we must be the first to interview the pop star.Sure._.AEast or west, home is the bestBThe early bird catches the wormCMany hands make light workDDont put all your eggs in one basket44My father never says he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, _ .Ano pain, no gainBactions speak louder than wordsCpractice makes perfectDa friend in need is a friend indeed45It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me. Well, you know what they say, _.Athere is no smoke without fireBpractice makes perfectCall roads lead to RomeDno pains, no gains46I promise I will work harder next week, Mum.Well, just as the saying goes, “_ .” I do hope that youll act right away.AA friend in need is a friend indeedBMany hands make light workCThe grass is greener on the other sideDActions speak louder than words47You want my advice on this matter?Of course, _.AIm all earsBIm all eyeCits under my noseDits not my tea48All the people of Binhai should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.Yes. _.AMany hands make light workBPractice makes perfectCBurn the candle at both endsDDont put all your eggs in one basket49“_”means that you have to do something before others in order to be successful.AA miss is as good as a mile.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CThe early bird catches the worm.DWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.50Good news! Another new member in the Beidou family was sent into space. Scientists tried their best to pay attention to every detail. To them, _.Ait never rains but it poursBa friend in need is a friend indeedCa miss is as good as a mileDthe grass is always greener on the other side【参考答案】*试卷处理标记，请不要删除一、选择题1C解析：C【详解】句意：据说那个耳聋的运动员在一个雨天和其他健康的人一起得了第一名。人人都有出头日。考查谚语含义辨析。It never rains but pours屋漏偏逢连夜雨；The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；Every dog has its day人人都有出头日；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧。根据主语“the deaf player”可知残疾人得第一名正应了那句“Every dog has its day”即残疾人也有出头的一天，故选C。2C解析：C【详解】句意：打扰一下，你能告诉我在哪里可以停我的车吗？当然，在那里有一个地下停车场”。考查情景交际。A.随它吧；B.请再说一遍；C.打扰一下；D.在途中。根据句意可知，表示打扰对方，用excuse me，故选C。3D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“Thats right”可知，同意对方的观点，有志者才会事竟成，故选D。4A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, butLets all get started now.”可知，此处强调团队的力量，故选A。5A解析：A【详解】句意：最近空气污染有所好转吗？没有。祸不单行，附近河流的水质越来越差。你能找出原因吗？考查谚语。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/早起的鸟儿有虫吃；Burn the candle at both ends过分耗费；不顾身体过度劳累（尤指日夜都有活动）。根据答句“Nowater in the rivers nearby is becoming worse and worse”可知，空气污染没有好转，河流的水质越来越差，坏事不止一件，用“祸不单行”来表述。故选A。6A解析：A【详解】句意：一分耕耘，一份收获。我表弟经过多年的努力终于实现了他的梦想。考查俗语。No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；Burn the candle at both ends一根蜡烛两头烧；Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高。根据“My cousin has realized his dream after years of hard work”可知，表弟经过努力实现了梦想，空处应填“一分耕耘，一分收获”。故选A。7D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。8B解析：B【详解】句意：不要试图同时做很多事情。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。考查谚语。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，“不要试图同时做很多事情。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。9B解析：B【详解】句意：你知道吗？Susan赢得了三等奖学金。那不令人惊奇。 一分耕耘，一分收获。她花了这么多时间到学习中。考查谚语。The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；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。10C解析：C【详解】句意：我的英语考试只差了一分就及格了。真遗憾！失之毫厘，差之千里。考查习语和情景交际。Better late than never迟做比不做好；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，差之千里；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高。根据“I failed to achieve the pass mark by only one point in my English exam.”可知，此处表示一分之差的遗憾，故选C。11A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 cant 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。12D解析：D【详解】句意：抱歉，已经6点钟了。我得下班去参加一个重要的晚宴。好的。今天就到这儿吧。考查情景交际。It couldnt be better那再好不过了