八年级英语常识和习语50题单选易错题含答案

一、选择题
1．—I failed to achieve the pass mark by only one point in my English exam.
—What a pity! ________.
A．Better late than never B．Practice makes perfect
C．A miss is as good as a mile D．Many hands make light work
2．— , 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 3．—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
4．—It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
—That’s right. ________.
A．Don’t burn the candle at both ends B．No pain, no gain
C．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket D．Many hands make light work
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 you r 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．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 8．—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
9．—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
10．— 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
11．—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 12．“_________”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. 13．—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 14．—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 15．—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.
16．—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 17．—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
18．—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
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．—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 22．—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 23．— If you keep practising speak ing 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．—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
26．—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
27．—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
28．—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 29．—I promise I will work harder this term, Miss Li.
—Well, just as t he 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 30．—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
31．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. 32．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 33．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 34．—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 35．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. 36．—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 37．—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
38．—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
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
40．一I can’t believe you have finished the work.
一My friends helped me out. Just as the saying goes,”__________.”
A．Practice makes perfect
B．Put all your eggs in one basket
C．Burn the candle at both ends
D．Many hands make light work
41．—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
42．—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
43．-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
44．–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
45．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
46．—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
47．—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
48．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
49．—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 50．——It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we al l 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.
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一、选择题
1．C
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。

2．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。

3．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。

4．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——如果我们都自愿帮忙的话，晚会结束后清理应该不会花很长时间。

——没错。

人多好办事。

考查习语。

Don’t burn the candle at both ends不要两头都点蜡烛；No pain, no gain一分耕耘，一分收获；Don’t put all your eggs in one basket不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里；Many hands make light work人多好办事。

根据“It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help”，可知人多好办事，前面三项不合语境，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：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“if 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。

8．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。

9．A
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“No…water 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。

10．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。

11．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。

12．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。

13．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。

14．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 i n 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。

15．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——史蒂夫，为了提高你的口语，你应该经常说英语。

——我同意。

熟能生巧。

考查情景交际。

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，是在说要尽可能多地练习讲英语，故选B。

16．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——我从没想过埃迪在比赛中表现得这么好。

——他真幸运！正如俗话所说“人人皆有得意时”。

考查谚语辨析。

Every dog has its day人人皆有得意时；Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩；The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

根据上文“How lucky he is”，可知后面三项不合语境，故选A。

17．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 mornin g.”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。

18．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。

19．B
解析：B
【详解】
——我的朋友托尼总是在我身后鼓励和帮助我克服所有困难。

——他太好了。

这是患难见真情。

考查谚语。

Many hands make light work.人多力量大；A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真情。

No pains, no gains不劳无获；East and west, home is the best. 金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝。

根据My friend Tony is always behind me to encourage and help me to get over all the difficulties，可知这里是表达在你有需要的时候，会帮你的朋友才是真正的朋友，故选B。

20．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：亲爱的我们现在在印度，为什么不试穿下莎丽服装呢?
本题考查谚语辨析。

A项意为“入乡随俗”； B项意为“不劳则无获”； C项意为“活到老学到老”；D项意为“熟能生巧”。

根据下文“Here we are in India. So why not try on the saris, dear? 亲爱的我们现在在印度，为什么不试穿下莎丽服呢? ”可知，此处应用“入乡随俗”。

故选A。

21．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——Amy，你的发音现在是如此的优美。

你怎样做到的？——谢谢，就像那句谚语说的“熟能生巧”。

A人人皆有得意日；B人多力量大；C熟能生巧；D这山望着那山高。

根据对话的意思可知，Amy的发音能这么优美，肯定是做了很多练习的结果，故C选项符合该情景。

选C。

22．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。

23．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。

24．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。

25．B
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。

26．C
解析：C
【解析】
句意：最近情况怎么样? A. Everything is finished一切都完成了；B. Nothing has been done 什么也没做；C. Not so bad, you know不错，你知道的；D. Not doing wrong, you see表达有误。

回答问候how，用good/bad等回答，结合语境，C答案符合语言习惯。

27．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。

28．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 forest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。

29．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——李小姐，我保证这学期我会更加努力。

——嗯，就像俗话说的，“行动胜于言语”。

我真的希望你会尽快行动。

考查情景交际。

It never rains but pours祸不单行；Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；Actions speak louder than words行动胜于言语；A friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情。

根据“I do hope that you will act soon.”可知，跟行动相关，故选C。

30．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——这学期我的英语进步不大。

——别担心。

罗马不是一天建成的。

考查习语辨析。

All roads lead to Rome条条大路通罗马；Rome wasn’t built in a day罗马不是一天建成的，伟业非一日之功；Well begun is half done好的开端是成功的一半；The early bird catches the worm早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

根据“I have made little progress in English during this term”可知，这学期我的英语进步不大，所以后文应该是在安慰，“罗马不是一天建成的”符合语境。

故选B。

31．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 wa y 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。

32．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：继续跳舞，你会跳得更好的。

熟能生巧。

考查谚语。

Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；Burn the candle at both ends过分地消耗精力；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。

根据“Keep on dancing, and you’ll be better at it”可知，建议是多练习，因为“熟能生巧”，故选A。

33．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。

34．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。

35．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：以下哪句话是事实？
考查常识。

Beijing is the capital of China北京是中国首都；The new park looks beautiful新公园看起来很漂亮；Some subjects are difficult一些科目很难；I think my pet dog is very cute我觉得我的宠物狗很可爱。

根据常识可知，“北京是中国首都”是事实。

故选A。

36．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——经过多年的努力，玛丽在写作比赛中获得了一等奖。

——没有付出就没有收
获。

考查谚语知识。

No pain, no gain没有付出就没有收获；A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘谬以千里；Don't burn the candle at both ends不要过度消耗精力；A friend in need is a friend indeed患难见真情。

根据句意，可知这里是表达没有付出就没有收获，故选A。

37．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。

38．B
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。

39．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。

40．D
解析：D
【解析】
试题分析：句意：―我不相信你完成工作了。

―我朋友帮助我的。

正如谚语所说“人多力量大” A. Practice makes perfect熟能生巧；B. Put all your eggs in one basket孤注一掷；C. Burn the candle at both ends劳累过度；D. Many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高。

在朋友帮助下完成了任务，人多力量大。

故选D。

【考点定位】考查英语谚语。

41．A
解析：A
【解析】
试题分析：句意：――永远不要放弃。

如果你每天坚持练习讲英语。

你会取得很大的进步的。

――谢谢你的鼓励。

我知道熟能生巧。

A. practice makes perfect熟能生巧；B. it never rains but it pours祸不单行；C. many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；D. the grass is always greener on the other side邻家芳草绿, 他乡月更圆。

天天坚持练习，熟悉了就进步了。

故选A。

【考点定位】考查英语谚语。

42．B
解析：B
【解析】
试题分析：句意：――哦，天哪!我怎么能在20分钟内完成那么多工作?――不要着急。

人多力量大。

我们可以帮助你。

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风水轮流转。

我们要帮你，因此是人多力量大。

故选B。

【考点定位】考查英语谚语。

43．B
解析：B
【解析】
试题分析：句意：――你觉得这部新影片怎样？――老实说，我不喜欢结尾。

A.All of a sudden突然，猛地；B. To be honest 老实说，说实在的；C.After all 毕竟；D.In this way这样。

根据语境可以推测出本题选B。

【考点定位】考查交际用语。

44．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。

45．B
解析：B。