【正文】 me, do as the Romans do.9．–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．— 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 gains11．—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 side12．________ 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．—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 words14．________. 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 work15．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．—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 words17．—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 perfect18．—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 learn19．— 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 words20．—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 day21．–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 fireC．a miss is as good as a mile D．actions speak louder than words22．—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．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.24．—I stayed up late to finish my report last night and I feel tired now.—________. Sleep is also important.A．Don’t burn the candle at both ends B．Actions speak louder than wordsC．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket D．Many hands make light work25．— 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!26．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 bot