【正文】 九年級考查常識和習語測試題一、選擇題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 dayC．the early bird catches the worm D．a(chǎn)ctions speak louder than words2．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 backpackC．a(chǎn) backpack is a good place to hide money D．Amy’s father is very generous3．—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 perfectC．a(chǎn)ll roads lead to Rome D．no pains, no gains4．—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 tea5．—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 cureC．Actions speak louder than words D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket6．“_________”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.7．—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 thereC．Take your time D．Let’s call it a day8．— 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 mileC．Never say bad words about others behind D．No pains, no gains9．–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 SundayC．Better late than never D．Practice makes perfect10．—Ben, you need to face fears and get over them.—That’s right. ________.A．It is easier said than done B．Better late than neverC．No pain, no gain D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart11．How do you fee1 about the new film? I don39。t like the end.A．All of a sudden B．To be honestC．After all D．In this way12．—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(chǎn) friend in need is a friend indeedC．the early bird catches the worm D．a(chǎn)ctions speak louder than words13．—Is the air pollution getting better these days?—No. ________ , water in the rivers nearby is being worse and worse. Can you find out the reason?A．It never rains but it pours B．A miss is as good as a mileC．The early bird catches the worm D．Burn the candle at both ends14．— 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 workC．burn the candle at both ends D．a(chǎn)ctions speak louder than words15．Do not try to do many things at one time. Otherwise, you will bee tired out. Remember, you cannot ________.A．do as the Romans do B．burn the candle at both endsC．put the cart before the horse D．put all the eggs in one basket16．—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 gainC．Actions speak louder than words D．Practice makes perfect17．—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 wormC．many hands make light work D．don’t put all your eggs in one basket18．—What’s eating you? You are sitting there in silence all morning