【正文】 外研版九年級考查常識和習語練習題含答案一、選擇題1．—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 basket2．—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．—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 tea4．—All the people of Binhai should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.—Yes. ________.A．Many hands make light work B．Practice makes perfectC．Burn the candle at both ends D．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket5．—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 heart6．—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 friend in need is a friend indeedC．the early bird catches the worm D．actions speak louder than words7．________. My cousin has realized his dream after years of hard work.A．No pain, no gain B．Burn the candle at both endsC．Actions speak louder than words D．Many hands make light work8．— 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．actions speak louder than words9．—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．all roads lead to Rome D．no pains, no gains10．—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 perfect11．—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 basket12．—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 perfectC．A miss is as good as a mile D．Many hands make light work13．—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 bestC．One stone kills two birds D．One is never too old to learn14．— 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 words15．—Steve, to improve your spoken English, you should speak English as often as possible.—I agree. ______A．It’s a piece of cake. B．Practice makes perfect. C．It serves you right. D．Well done.16．—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 itC．Why did you laugh D．What happened17．—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 wormC．Every dog has its day D．Practice makes perfect18．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 backpack is a good place to hide money D．Amy’s father is very generous19．—All the people of Yancheng should work together to make our hometown more beautiful.—Yes. ________.A．Many hands ma