北师大版完整版考查常识和习语试题及答案

北师大版完整版考查常识和习语试题及答案
一、选择题
1．In England, if you think that other people are always in a better situation than you, even when they are not, we say “________”.
A．the grass is always greener on the other side B．every dog has its day
C．the early bird catches the worm D．actions speak louder than words
2．—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
3．－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
4．–If I work hard at my lessons from now on, can I do well in them?
-- Sure. _________.
A．All rivers run into the sea B．Every day is not Sunday
C．Better late than never D．Practice makes perfect
5．—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 6．—Some people now think there is no need to wear masks when going out.
—We can’t be too careful. ________.
A．Many hands make light work B．Prevention is better than cure
C．Actions speak louder than words D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket 7．—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 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．—Steve, I hear that Peter has won another championship.
—It’s not surprising. _____________. He practises hardest in the team.
A．Every dog has its day
B．No pain, no gain
C．Many hands make light work
D．Actions speak louder than words
10．—My cousin was almost chosen as the general manager. It’s a pity a small mistake cost him
the great chance.
—________.
A．Every dog has its day B．A miss is as good as a mile
C．Never say bad words about others behind D．No pains, no gains
11．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
12．________. My cousin has realized his dream after years of hard work.
A．No pain, no gain B．Burn the candle at both ends
C．Actions speak louder than words D．Many hands make light work
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．—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 17．—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 18．—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
19．—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
20．—Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be o ff 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．–Why can’t you trust me? Not everything you heard is true?
- Maybe not. But __________________.
A．out of sight, out of mind B．there is no smoke without fire
C．a miss is as good as a mile D．actions speak louder than words 22．—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
23．—Teamwork is very important in a football match.
—I think so. _______.
A．The early bird catches the worm B．Every dog has its day
C．One tree can’t make a forest D．Everything comes to him who waits 24．My 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?
A．It never rains but it pours. B．Every dog has its day.
C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Never put all your eggs in one basket. 25．—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!
26．－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.
27．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 28．—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 29．---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.
30．"___________" 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. 31．—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 32．—The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary (周年)of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
—As we know, ____. We have made great achievements in many fields.
A．many hands make light work B．money isn’t everything
C．well begun is half done D．something is better than nothing
33．—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
34．— 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．The y’re supposed to bow.
C．They’re expected to shake hands.D．They’re expected to hug.
35．— , 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 36．----I'm tired out.
----How can you be manager and accountant at one time? .
A．The early bird catches the worm
B．Don't put all your eggs in one basket
C．Actions speak louder than words
D．Don't burn the candle at both ends
37．----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.
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
38．—I spent the whole night preparing my report.
—Don’t stay up too late, or you will be tired out. Remember, .
A．it never rains but it pours
B．you can’t burn the candle at both ends
C．you can’t put all your eggs in one basket
D．the grass is always greener on the other side
39．— Wu Dajing was the first Chinese man to win an Olympic short-track(短道) gold medal. He practiced skating as hard as he could all year round.
— .
A．Rome was not built in a day B．Many hands make light work
C．Actions speak louder than words D．Where there is life, there is hope
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
【参考答案】
一、选择题
1．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：在英国，如果你认为别人总是比你好，即使他们不是，我们说“这山望着那山高”。

考查习语。

the grass is always greener on the other side这山望着那山高；every dog has its day 凡人都有得意日；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“i f you think that other people are always in a better situation than you”可知，此处强调与他人比较，故选A。

2．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——我希望在期末考试中取得最好的成绩。

——做梦吧。

你从不努力学习。

考查习语和情景交际。

Work like a dog拼命工作；In your dreams做梦吧；Every dog has its day风水轮流转；Put all your eggs in one basket孤注一掷；根据“You never work hard.”可知，上句说的“get the highest grades in the final exams”是不可能的事情，此处应该是说“做梦吧”，故选B。

3．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的礼节了。

――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，正确选D。

【考点定位】考查日常交际用语。

4．C
解析：C
【解析】
试题分析：A. All rivers run into sea海纳百川；B. Every day is not Sunday好景不常在；C. Better late than never迟做胜过不做； D. Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；句意：如果我从现在开始努力学习，我能学好吗？当然，总比不做要强。

故选C。

考点：考查谚语的用法。

5．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——妈妈，我保证下周我会更加努力工作。

——好的，嗯，就像俗话说的，“事实胜于雄辩”。

我真希望你马上行动。

’
考查谚语。

A friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情；Many hands make light work人多力量大；The grass is greener on the other side这山望着那山高；Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。

根据“I do hope that you’ll act right away.”可知，妈妈希望不要光说，要立刻行动起来，也就是“事实胜于雄辩”，故选D。

6．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——现在有些人认为外出时没有必要戴口罩。

——我们再小心也不为过。

预防胜于治疗。

考查常识。

Many hands make light work人多力量大；Prevention is better than cure预防胜于治疗；Actions speak louder than words 事实胜于雄辩；Don’t put all your eggs in one basket不要孤注一掷。

根据“We can’t be too careful. ”可知，空处应是陈述鼓励戴口罩的观点，所以B选项“预防胜于治疗”符合语境。

故选B。

7．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——滨海人民要共同努力，让我们的家乡更加美丽。

——是的。

人多力量大。

考查常识。

Many hands make light work人多力量大；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Burn the candle at both ends过分耗费；Don’t put all your eggs in one basket不要孤注一掷。

根据“All the people of Binhai should work together to make our hometown more beautiful”可知所有人要共同努力，人多力量大，才能让家乡更美。

故选A。

8．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：“早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

”的意思是你要想成功，就不得不比别人早做好准备。

考查常识和习语。

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早起的鸟儿有虫吃；When in Rome, do as the Romans do入乡随俗。

根据分析，C符合题意，故选C。

解析：B
【分析】
试题分析：句意：--史蒂芬，我听说皮特又赢得了冠军。

--这个毫不意外，一份耕耘，一份收获，他总是团队里训练的最多的。

A. Every dog has its day 每个人都有得意的一天；B. No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；C. Many hands make light work 众人拾柴火焰高；D. Actions speak louder than words行动比语言更有说服力（事实胜于雄辩）。

结合句意，故选B。

考点：考查谚语的用法。

【详解】
试题分析：句意：--史蒂芬，我听说皮特又赢得了冠军。

--这个毫不意外，一份耕耘，一份收获，他是团队里训练的最努力的。

A. Every dog has its day 每个人都有得意的一天；B. No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；C. Many hands make light work 众人拾柴火焰高；D. Actions speak louder than words行动比语言更有说服力（事实胜于雄辩）。

结合句意，故选B。

10．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——我表弟差点被选为主席。

很遗憾，一个小小的错误使他失去了这个大好机会。

——失之毫厘，谬以千里。

考查谚语。

Every dog has its day人人皆有得意时；A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，谬以千里；Never say bad words about others behind永远不要背后说别人的坏话；No pains, no gains一分耕耘，一分收获。

根据“a small mistake cost him the great chance”可知ACD三项不合语境，故选B。

11．A
解析：A
【解析】
句意：丽莎，一次不要做这么多事情，否则你会累坏的，你不能过分耗费。

A. burn the candle at both ends 你不能过分耗费； B. provide for a rainy day未雨绸缪；C. put all your eggs in one basket 孤注一掷； D. do as Romans do when in Rome入乡随俗；根据don’t do many things at one time可知是你不能过分耗费；故选A
12．A
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。

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。

14．B
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。

15．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——我保证期末考试我会更加努力。

——好吧，行动胜于言语。

你应该马上行动。

考查谚语和习语。

Many hands make light work人多好办事；Put all your eggs in one basket把你所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里，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．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。

17．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。

18．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。

19．C
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。

20．D
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 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 dinner.”可知已经到了下班时间了，对方有重要的晚宴要参加，因此应结束一天的工作了。

故选D。

21．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——你为什么不相信我？难道你听到的都是真的吗？——也许不是。

但是无风不起浪啊。

A. out of sight, out of mind眼不见，心不烦；
B. there is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；
C.
a miss is as good as a mile. 失之毫厘，谬以千里；D. actions speak louder than words行动胜于雄辩。

根据问句Why can’t you trust me? Not everything you heard is true? 你为什么不相信我？难道你听到的都是真的吗？和答语Maybe not. 也许不是。

以及But表示转折可知，应该选择there is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；符合语境。

故选B。

22．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——如果我们每个人都愿意帮忙，清理所有的垃圾是很容易的。

——是的，众人拾柴火焰高。

考查习语。

Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；There is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；Where there is a will, there is a way有志者，事竟成；A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart一个真正的朋友会向你伸出手，触碰你的心。

根据“It’s easy to clean up all the trash if we each offer to help.”可知，此处用“众人拾柴火焰高”符合，故选A。

23．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——足球比赛中团队合作很重要。

——我想是的。

独木不成林。

考查习语。

The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；Every dog has its day人人皆有得意时；One tree can’t make a fo rest独木不成林；Everything comes to him who waits功夫不负有心人。

根据“Teamwork”一词可知，强调了团队合作的重要性，因此C符合句意。

故选C。

24．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：我的车在去机场的路上抛锚了，所以我乘出租车赶到那里，结果发现我的航班取消了。

我能说什么呢？
考查谚语。

It never rains but it pours. 祸不单行；Every dog has its day. 凡人皆有得意日；The early bird catches the worm. 早起的鸟儿有虫吃；Never put all your eggs in one basket. 不要孤注一掷。

根据“My car broke down on the way to the airport, so I rushed there by taxi only to find my flight had been cancelled.”可知应该说“祸不单行”，故选A。

25．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——爸爸，我一个人很难打扫整个院子。

——为什么不找你哥哥帮忙？人多力量大！
考查习语。

Use it or lose it!非用即失！Knowledge is power!知识就是力量！Practice makes perfect!熟能生巧！Many hands make light work!众人拾柴火焰高/人多力量大！根据“Why not ask your brother for help?”可知，父亲建议孩子向哥哥寻求帮助，因为“人多力量大”。

故选
D。

26．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——对五位工人来说，推开那个坏掉的货车很难。

——是的，众人拾柴火焰高。

考查情景交际和谚语。

A“山中无老虎，猴子称霸王”；B“凡人皆有得意日”；C“众人拾柴火焰高”；D“别把鸡蛋全部放在一个篮子里根据It’s not difficult for five workers to push the broken van away.可知，此句想表达人多少与成功与否的关系。

故选C。

【点睛】
27．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：俗话说的好，“熟能生巧。

”如果你坚持练习说英语，你会做得更好。

考查俗语。

Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Burn the candle at both ends过分耗费；It never rains but it pours祸不单行；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高。

根据“If you keep practising speaking English, you’ll be better at it.”可知，如果你坚持练习说英语，你会做得更好，此处强调“熟能生巧”。

故选A。

28．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——好消息！北斗大家庭的另一个新成员被送入太空。

——科学家们尽力注意每一个细节。

对他们来说，失之毫厘，谬以千里。

考查常识习语。

it never rains but it pours不鸣则已，一鸣惊人；a friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情；a miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，谬以千里；the grass is always greener on the other side这山望着那山高。

根据“Scientists tried their best to pay attention to every detail”可知，科学家们尽力注意每一个细节。

所以对他们来说，失之毫厘，谬以千里。

故选C。

29．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——台州所有的人需要共同工作来使我们的城市变得更美。

——那就是，众人拾柴火焰高，大家共同努力。

Practice makes perfect 熟能生巧； Many hands make light work. 众人拾柴火焰高；When in Rome, do as the Romans do入乡随俗；. A friend in need is a friend indeed 患难见真情；根据All the people of Taizhou need to work together to make our city more beautiful.可知在台州的所有人都要努力使这座城市变美，因此包括外来人员，故表示来台州的人都要努力工作帮助使这里变美，因此是大家共同努力。

故选B。

30．C
解析：C
【解析】
【详解】
众人拾柴火焰高的意思是“如果很多人都能分担工作，这会使工作更容易完成。

”A. 过分耗费体力或精力；B.人人都有得意日；C.众人拾柴火焰高；D.患难见真情。

根据后面的解释可知，只有C选项和题干一致。

故选C。

31．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——如果我去德国，我怎么能和当地人相处得好呢？——入乡随俗。

考查习语。

The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；It never rains but it pours祸不单行；When in Rome, do as the Romans do入乡随俗；A friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情。

根据“How can I get along well with the local people if I go to Germany?”可知，入乡随俗可以和当地人相处得好，故选C。

32．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——2019年是中华人民共和国成立70周年。

——正如我们所知，众人拾柴火焰高嘛。

我们在许多领域都取得了巨大的成就。

A. many hands make Iight work 众人拾柴火焰高；B. money isn’t everything钱不是万能的；C. well begun is half done良好的开端是成功的一半；D. something is better than nothing聊胜于无。

根据We have made great achievements in many fields. 我们在许多领域都取得了巨大的成就。

可知，选择many hands make light work 众人拾柴火焰高，符合语境。

故选A。

33．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：---如果你每天坚持练习法语，你会更擅长它。

熟能生巧。

A项意为“熟能生巧”；B
项意为“人多力量大”，C项意为“孤注一掷”，D项意为“过度消耗”。

故选A项。

34．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：在美国初次见面时，人们应该做什么？——他们应该握手。

本题主要考查情景交际。

A. They’re supposed to kiss each other.他们应该互相亲吻；B. They’re supposed to bow.他们应该鞠躬；C. They’re expected to shake hands.他们应该握手；D. They’re expected to hug.他们应该拥抱。

根据美国文化，人们初次见面时应该是握手，故答案选C。

35．C
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。

36．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——我累了。

——你怎么能同时做经理和会计呢?蜡烛不要两头点。

考查日常交际用语。

A. The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃；B. Don't put all your eggs in one basket不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里；C. Actions speak louder than words 行动比语言更响亮；D. Don't burn the candle at both ends蜡烛不可两头点。

根据句意语境，可知前面三项意思都不合语境，故选D。

37．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——我保证下学期我会更加努力工作，李小姐。

——正如俗话所说，“事实胜于雄辩”，我真希望你马上行动。

考查习语。

A项意为“祸不单行”；B项意为“众人拾柴火焰高”；C项意为“事实胜于雄辩”；D项意为“患难之交见真情”。

根据句意判断：—Miss Li，我保证下学期会更加勤奋。

—俗话说，……我真希望你能马上行动起来。

故选C。

38．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：-我花费了整个晚上准备我的报告。

-不要熬夜到太晚，否则你会十分疲劳。

记住，（蜡烛不能两头点），精力不可过分耗。

A选项意为：不鸣则已一鸣惊人；B选项意为：精力不可过分耗；C选项意为：你不能把所有鸡蛋都放在一个篮子里；D选项意为：另一边的草总是更绿。

根据句意Don’t stay up too late, or you will be tired out可知，这里是建议对方不要消耗太多精力，故应选B。

39．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：武大靖是第一个获得奥运短道速滑金牌的中国男运动员。

他一年到头都在尽可能地练习滑冰。

A. Rome was not built in a day冰冻三尺非一日之寒! B. Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；C. Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩；D. Where there is life, there is hope留得青山在，不怕没柴烧。

结合语境“He practiced skating as hard as he could all year round.”可知，世界冠军所取得的成绩来之不易，故答案A符合题意。

40．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——中国女子排球队赢得了世界杯很令人兴奋。

——嗯，团队很重要，众所周知，独木不成林。

考查谚语。

a good beginning is half done好的开始是成功的一半；one tree can't make a forest actions 独木不成林；speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩；every coin has two sides事物都有两面性。

根据“teamwork is important”可知强调团队合作，此处用one tree can't make a forest actions。

故选B。