《2025年实验班提优训练八年级英语上册人教版》

Ⅶ. 阅读还原(有一项为多余选项)
自己动手的项目 (DIY) 可以让您设计自己的房子,提供一种省钱的方法,但即使有分步说明,DIY 也是有不足之处的。
Do-it-yourself projects let you design your house, providing a way to save money, but even with step-by-step instructions, DIY doesn’t always go as planned. Nearly 80% of homeowners make a mistake while doing DIY. ____1____
Taking on Too Much.
More than 40% of people find DIY projects more difficult and expensive than they thought. Bailey Carson, a home care expert, said, “____2____ It’s important to think about why you want to do DIY, and what you hope to get out of it. Without the time, tools, and skills to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more than simply paying others to help.”
____3____
A third of people used the wrong tool for a DIY project. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the proper tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.
Not Safety First.
____4____ Of the survey people who once made a big mistake during their DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder. Take your time and follow all safety rules when using tools to protect yourself.
Skipping (跳过) Important Steps.
Skipping a key step can end up your whole DIY project. And you might not know it until much later. In the survey, 47% of people said that they had finished a DIY project before knowing it was done wrong. ____5____ And make sure you have the necessary (必要的) skills to complete each step.
A. Using the Wrong Tools.
B. Not Attending DIY Lessons.
C. You may need to think twice.
D. DIY mistakes can also be dangerous.
E. Read all instructions carefully before you begin.
F. Here are four biggest mistakes that homeowners often make.

答案： 1.F [解析]根据上文"Nearly80% of homeowners make a mistake while doing do DIY."可知,接下来应该是具体说明有哪些常见的错误。F 项"以下是房主经常犯的四个最大错误。"起到了承上启下的作用。故选 F。 2.C [解析]根据 Bailey Carson 所说的话"It's important to think about why you want to do DIY, and what you hope to get out of it."可知,这表明在做 DIY 之前要多思考。C 项"你可能需要三思。"符合语境。故选 C。 3.A [解析]根据下文"A third of people used the wrong tool for a DIY project."可知,该段落的主题是关于使用错误工具的问题。A 项"使用错误的工具。"符合语境。故选 A。 4.D [解析]根据后文"Of the survey people who once made a big mistake during their DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder."可知,这都表明 DIY 中的错误可能是危险的。D 项"DIY 中的错误也可能是危险的."符合语境。故选 D? 5.E [解析]根据上文"Skipping a key step can end up your whole DIY project."以及下文"And make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step."可知,这里应该是强调在做 DIY 之前要认真阅读说明。E 项"在开始之前仔细阅读所有说明。"符合语境。故选 E。