八年级下册英语常识和习语50题易错题解析含答案

八年级下册英语常识和习语50题易错题解析含答案

一、选择题

1．—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

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．—Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I ha ve 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

4．—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

5．—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 candl e at both ends B．No pain, no gain

C．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket D．Many hands make light work

6．________. 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

7．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

8．—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 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．—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

11．—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 12．—You want my advice on this matter?

—Of course, ________.

A．I’m all ears B．I’m all eye C．it’s under my nos e D．it’s not my tea 13．—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

14．He is always telling his director how to run the business, that’s like “________”. A．Teaching his grandmother to suck eggs B．Keeping his ear to the ground

C．A good beginning makes a bad ending D．It’s never too old to learn

15．—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 16．— 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.

17．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.

18．—Mom, I spent a whole night preparing for the exam.

—My God.___don't stay up too late, or you' ll be tired out.

A．You can't put your eggs in one basket

B．The grass is always greener on the other side

C．You can't burn the candle at both ends

D．Do as Romans do when in Rome

19．—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