谚语、情景交际用语单项集锦

谚语、情景交际单选题汇编

单选题（1）

1. —Jack still can‘t help being anxious about his job interview.—Lack of self-confidence is his______, I am afraid.

A. Achilles‘ heel

B. child‘s play

C. green fingers

D. last straw

2. —Why didn‘t you invite John to your birthday part y? —Well, you know he‘s _______ .

A. an early bird

B. a wet blanket

C. a lucky dog

D. a tough nut

3. —I know he is right, but I can‘t stand his saying so. —Oh, he is straightforward, but _________.

A. a great talker is a great liar

B. a good medicine tastes bitter

C. a constant guest is never welcome

D. a bad workman always blames his tools

4. —What do you think if we put both John and Jack in charge of the work? —Just John is OK. _____, you know.

A. Every dog has his day

B. Great hopes make great men

C. Fools have fortune

D. Everybody‘s business is nobody‘s business

5. —I am gaining weight. I need to see a doctor. —But I think you eat too much. __________.

A. Neglect of health is doctor‘s wealth

B. Laugh at your ills, and save doctors‘ bills

C. Diet cures more than the doctor

D. An apple a day keeps the doctor away

6. —Excuse me, could you tell us who you are in favor of? —Sorry, friend, I can‘t tell you right now. _________.

A. I‘m still on the fence

B. It is hard to please all

C. Don‘t have too many irons in the fire

D. Diamond cuts diamond

7. —Tom, I‘m sorry say that I can‘t go to watch tonight‘s match with you, for I have to prepare for the coming exam. —__________. Have some fun!

A. Don‘t have too many irons in the fire

B. Don‘t be a wet blanket

C. Don‘t put the cart before the horse

D. Don‘t pull my leg

8. —Students should try to do a little studying every evening throughout the term, rather than study all night during the week before the exam. —Exactly. ________.

A. Practice makes perfect

B. The early bird catches the worm

C. Slow but sure wins the race

D. Delays are dangerous

9. —Have you heard that Faye Wong is to perform in the Grand Threatre next month?

—Of course. All her fans are_______at the exciting news.

A. green with envy

B. feeling blue

C. hot under the collar

D. over the moon

10. —Why did you drop the chance of earning big money? —_____. You know, I don‘t want to get rich by taking risks.

A. All is well that eats well

B. One man‘s meat is another‘s poison

C. Better safe than sorry

D. No sweet without sweat

11. —Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We‘ll have to part. —No need to feel blue. ______.

A. A still tongue makes a wise head

B. A single flower does not make a spring

C. All that glitters is not gold

D. All good things come to an end

12. —Why, I‘ve told Joe millions of times to leave his dirty shoes outside. —Come on, calm down. _____, you know.

A. Old habits die hard

B. Bad news travels fast

C. A word to the wise is enough

D. A miss is as good as a mile

13. —It is reported in the newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town. —________.

A. Lies have short legs

B. Justice has long arms

C. One false move may lose the game

D. Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it.

14. —I regret that I spent three hours chatting about nothing with my friends at the party when I should have been preparing for the coming exam. —Learn to control yourself. __________.

A. Friends are thieves of time

B. Friends agree best at distance

C. Friends must part

D. A friend is never known till a man has need

15. —Mr. Wang is a man of few words, but quick in mind. —_______, you know.

A. A single flower does not make a spring

B. A great talker is a great liar

C. A still tongue makes a wise head

D. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds

16—It shouldn‘t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help. —That‘s right _______.