【正文】 in one basket.8．In England, if you think that other people are always in a better situation than you, even when they are not, we say “________”.A．the grass is always greener on the other side B．every dog has its dayC．the early bird catches the worm D．a(chǎn)ctions speak louder than words9．—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．________. 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 work11．–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 perfect12．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 basket13．—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 perfect14．—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 basket15．— 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．—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 worm17．—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 perfect18．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．—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 gain20．—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 words21．___________ means If lots of people share the work, it will make a job easier to plete.A．Burn the candle at both ends. B．Every dog has its day.C．Many hands make light work. D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.22．You should do more and talk less. Actions speak louder than words.A．What you do isn’t important. B．What you do is as important as you say.C．What you do is more important than what you say. D．What you do is less important than you say.23．—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 indeed24．—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 worm25．My c