【正文】 九年級初中英語考查常識和習語的用法及習題一、選擇題1．—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 gainC．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket D．Many hands make light work2．—I have tried to find the answer to the question, but failed.—Why not discuss with Tom? You see, ________.A．Great minds think alikeB．Two heads are better than oneC．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushD．It’s better to think twice before doing something3．—Hurry up, we must be the first to interview the pop star.—.A．East or west, home is the best B．The early bird catches the wormC．Many hands make light work D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket4．—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 words5．—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 gains6．—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 workC．The grass is greener on the other side D．Actions speak louder than words7．It’s clear that _________. I am crazy about cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar(塊) of chocolate in minutes.A．where there is a will, there is a way B．I have a sweet toothC．every dog has its day D．every coin has two sides8．—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 basket9．—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 perfectB．it never rains but it poursC．many hands make light workD．the grass is always greener on the other side10．“_________”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.11．一I can’t believe you have finished the work.一 My friends helped me out. Just as the saying goes,”__________.”A．Practice makes perfectB．Put all your eggs in one basketC．Burn the candle at both endsD．Many hands make light work12．________ 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.13．—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 workC．East, west, home is best 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．—I promise I39。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 basketC．The grass is always greener than the other side D．Actions speak louder than words16．—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．— Mrs. Green, do you think I can get an “A” in the final exam if I start working hard now?— Of course! ________.A．Better late than never B．Many hands make light workC．You cannot burn the candle at both sides D．Action speak louder than words18．—What’s eating you? You are sitting there in silence all morning.—I didn’t pass the test.A．Wha