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ndle at both ends D.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket4.—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 day5.— 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 gains6.— 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 way7.—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 words8.—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 ends9.It’s clear that _________. I am crazy about cakes and biscuits and could happily finish off a bar(塊) of chocolate in minutes.A.where there is a will, there is a way B.I have a sweet toothC.every dog has its day D.every coin has two sides10.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 basket11.—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 words12.—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.— 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 words14.—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 worm15.—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 happened16.—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 perfect17.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 generous18.—My sister has entered the best school she likes after years of hard work.—Great! Just as the saying goes, “________”.A.burn the candle at both ends B.practice makes perfectC.the early bird catches the wom D.no pain, no gain19.—I hope to get the highest grades in the final exams. —________. You never work hard.A.Work like a dog B.In your dreamsC.Every dog has its day D.Put all your eggs in one basket20.— 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