【正文】 .A．It is easier said than done B．Better late than neverC．No pain, no gain D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart8．—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 work9．—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 words10．— 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 words11．—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 gains12．—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 basket13．—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 work14．—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 learn15．— 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 words16．—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.17．—I never thought Eddie did so good a job in the petition.—How lucky he is! Just as the saying goes “ ________”.A．Every dog has its day B．Practice makes perfectC．Actions speak louder than words D．The early bird catches the worm18．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 generous19．—All the people of Yancheng 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 basket20．________ 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.21．I promise I will work harder next term, Miss Li.Well, just as the saying goes, “______.” I do hope that you will act at once.A．It never rains but pours B．Many hands make light workC．Actions speak louder than words D．A friend in need is a friend indeed22．—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 workC．Actions speak louder than words D．A friend in need is a friend indeed23．—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 dayC．Well begun is half done D．The early bird catches the worm24．－It’s not diffi