【正文】 b, 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 words4．My father never says he is good at cooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, ________ .A．no pain, no gain B．actions speak louder than wordsC．practice makes perfect D．a friend in need is a friend indeed5．—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 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．He is always telling his director how to run the business, that’s like “________”.A．Teaching his grandmother to suck eggs B．Keeping his ear to the groundC．A good beginning makes a bad ending D．It’s never too old to learn8．“_________”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.9．All the people of Taizhou need to work together to make our city more beautiful.That’s it . __________.A．Practice makes perfectB．Many hands make light work.C．When in Rome, do as the Romans doD．A friend in need is a friend indeed.10．— Good news! China’s women’s football team has entered the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after winning South Korea. — Just as the saying goes, “________.” We can do anything if we keep working hard.A．Burn the candle at both ends B．A miss is as good as a mileC．A friend in need is a friend indeed D．Where there is a will, there is a way11．—How is everything going? _________.A．Everything is finished B．Nothing has been doneC．Not so bad, you know D．Not doing wrong, you see12．—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 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．actions 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．—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 work17．— 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．—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.19．—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 happened20．—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 day