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ooking, but in fact he is. He always cooks delicious meals for us, that is, ________ .A.no pain, no gain B.a(chǎn)ctions speak louder than wordsC.practice makes perfect D.a(chǎn) friend in need is a friend indeed6.—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.—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 tea9.—How is everything going? _________.A.Everything is finished B.Nothing has been doneC.Not so bad, you know D.Not doing wrong, you see10.Look at the text below on environment. What kind of way is used to organize the idea?[Our environment is getting worse. The sky is not as blue as before. The water is not clean any more. The weather changes so often. We have more bad weather.]A.Time order. B.Space order.C.General to specific. D.Specific to general.11.“______”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 indeedC.The early bird catches the worm D.When in Rome, do as the Romans do12.— 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 way13.________ 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.14.—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 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.— 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 words17.—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.18.—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 worm19.—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.“_________”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.21.— My friend Tony is always behind me to encourage and help me to get over all the difficulties.—He is so kind. This is _________A.Many hands make light work. B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C.No pains, no gains. D.East and west, home is the best.22.You should do more and talk less. Actions speak lou