外研版八年级英语考查常识和习语专题练习及答案.doc

外研版八年级英语考察常识和习语专题练习(及答案)
一、选择题
1．________ 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 your eggs in one basket.
2．—My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.
—Great! Just as the saying goes, “________”.
A．burn the candle at both ends B．practice makes perfect
C．the early bird catches the wom D．no pain, no gain
3．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
4．—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
5．—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
6．一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
7．—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
8．—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
9．— , 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
10．—Ben, you need to face fears and get over them.
—That’s right. ________.
A．It is easier said than done B．Better late than never
C．No pain, no gain D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart
11．— 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.
12．— 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
13．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
14．—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
15．—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
16．—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
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．Amy cleaned the house for her father. Her father gave her some money for working. The next day Amy couldn’t find her money. Then she found it. It was in her backpack!
It is a fact that ________.
A．cleaning house is hard work B．Amy found the money in her backpack
C．a backpack is a good place to hide money D．Amy’s father is very generous
20．— 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
21．—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
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．You should do more and talk less. Actions speak louder than words.
A．What you do isn’t important. B．What you do is as important as you say.
C．What you do is more important than what you say. D．What you do is less important than you say.
25．—I promise I will work harder this term, Miss Li.
—Well, just as the 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
26．—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
27．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.
28．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
29．----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
30．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
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．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.
33．—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
34．— 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.
35．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.
36．"___________" 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.
37．—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
38．–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
39．—The year 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
40．— 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!
【参照答案】
一、选择题
1．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：不要孤注一掷。尽管我懂得你对这份工作很有信心，不过再多尝试一下其他工作！
考察习语。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每一种人均有走运时候；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，要尝试一下其他工作”。故选D。
2．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——通过数年努力，我妹妹已经进入了她喜欢最佳学校。——太好了！俗话说“没有耕耘就没有收获。”
考察习语。burn the candle at both ends过度劳累；practice makes perfect熟能生巧；the early bird catches the wom早起鸟儿有虫吃；no pain, no gain没有耕耘就没有收获；根据“My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.”可知，此处应用no pain, no gain形容比较贴切，故选D。
3．A
解析：A
【解析】
句意：丽莎，一次不要做这样多事情，否则你会累坏，你不能过度花费。A. burn the candle at both ends 你不能过度花费； 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可知是你不能过度花费；故选A
4．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， 他总是团体里训练最多。A. Every dog has its day 每个人均有得意一天；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：考察谚语使用方法。
【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， 他是团体里训练最努力。A. Every dog has its day 每个人均有得意一天；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。
5．C
解析：C
【解析】
句意：近来状况怎么样? A. Everything is finished一切都完毕了；B. Nothing has been done 什么也没做；C. Not so bad, you know不错，你懂得；D. Not doing wrong, you see体现有误。回答问候how，用good/bad等回答，结合语境，C答案符合语言习惯。
6．D
解析：D
【解析】
试题分析：句意：―我不相信你完毕工作了。―我朋友协助我。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。在朋友协助下完毕了任务，人多力量大。故选D。
【考点定位】 考察英语谚语。
7．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——妈妈，我保证下周我会愈加努力工作。——好，嗯，就像俗话说，“事实胜于雄辩”。我真但愿你立即行动。’
考察谚语。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，妈妈但愿不要光说，要立即行动起来，也就是“事实胜于雄辩”，故选D。
8．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——目前有人认为外出时没有必要戴口罩。——我们再小心也不为过。防止胜于治疗。
考察常识。Many hands make light work人多力量大；Prevention is better than cure防止胜于治疗；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，空处应是陈说鼓励戴口罩观点，因此B选项“防止胜于治疗”符合语境。故选B。
9．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——打扰一下，你能告诉我在哪里可以停我车吗？——当然，在那里有一种地下停车场”。
考察情景交际。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，表达打扰对方，用excuse me，故选C。
10．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——Ben，你需要面对恐惊，克服恐惊。——那是对。有志者事竟成。
考察常识。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“That’s right”可知，同意对方观点，有志者才会事竟成，故选D。
11．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：在美国初次会面时，人们应当做什么？——他们应当握手。本题重要考察情景交际。A. They’re supposed to kiss each other.他们应当互相亲吻；B. They’re supposed to bow.他们应当鞠躬；C. They’re expected to shake hands.他们应当握手；D. They’re expected to hug.他们应当拥抱。根据美国文化，人们初次会面时应当是握手，故答案选C。
12．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——父亲历来不说他擅长做饭，但实际上他很擅长。——是。他总是为我们做美味饭菜，那就是事实胜于雄辩。
考察习语。the early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；many hands make light work众人拾柴火焰高；burn the candle at both ends过度花费精力；actions speak louder than words事实胜于雄辩。根据语境可知，父亲历来不说他擅长做饭，不过实际上他擅长。他总是为我们做美味饭菜，判断这就是事实胜于雄辩。故选D。
13．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：不要试图同步做诸多事情。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。
考察谚语。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，“不要试图同步做诸多事情。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。
14．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——你为何不能相信我？你听到并不都是真。——或许不是，不过无风不起浪。
考察俗语。there is no smoke without fire无风不起浪；the early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；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。
15．C
解析：C
【详解】
句意：——我英语考试只差了一分就及格了。——真遗憾！失之毫厘，差之千里。
考察习语和情景交际。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，此处表达一分之差遗憾，故选C。
16．A
解析：A
【详解】
句意：——我们必须像一种团体同样努力工作，否则我们会再次失败。——是。俗话说：“一根手指举不动一块小石头/势单力薄。”
考察习语。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笑到最终人笑得最佳；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，此处强调团体作用，故选A。
17．D
解析：D
【详解】
句意：——你为何不快乐？你一早上都坐在那儿一言不发。——我没通过考试。
考察特殊疑问句和习语。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你为何笑；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?”你为何不快乐，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：——听说那个耳聋运动员在一种雨天和其他健康人一起得了第一名。——人人均有出头日。
考察谚语含义辨析。It never rains but pours屋漏偏逢连夜雨；The early bird catches the worm早起鸟儿有虫吃；Every dog has its day人人均有出头日；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”即残疾人也有出头一天，故选C。
19．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：艾米为她父亲打扫房子。她父亲给了她某些钱作为酬劳。第二天艾米找不到她钱了。然后她找到了。在她背包里！事实就是艾米在背包里找到了钱。
考察常识和习语。cleaning house is hard work打扫房子是一项辛劳工作；Amy found the money in her backpack艾米在背包里找到了钱；a backpack is a good place to hide money背包是藏钱好地方；Amy’s father is very generous艾米父亲很慷慨。根据“Her father gave her some money for working. The next day Amy couldn’t find her money. Then she found it. It was in her backpack”可知，这句话要体现事实状况就是她最终在背包里找到了钱，故选B。
20．B
解析：B
【详解】
句意：——我表弟差点被选为主席。很遗憾，一种小小错误使他失去了这个大好机会。——失之毫厘，谬以千里。
考察谚语。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永远不要背后说他人坏话；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。
21．C
解析：C