《2025年启东中学作业本八年级英语上册译林版连云港专版》

五、阅读理解。(2025·江苏南通通州区期中)
Do-it-yourself(DIY) 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 the homeowners make mistakes while doing DIY. Here are four of the biggest mistakes that homeowners often make.
Taking on Too Much
More than 40% of the people find DIY projects more difficult and expensive than they thought. By taking on a task that needs more time or skills than you have, you may end up with a big mess and an unfinished project. "It's important to think about why you want to do DIY and what you hope to get out of it," said Bailey Carson, a home repair expert. "If you do it just to save money, you might need to think twice. Without the time, tools, or talent to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more in the long run than simply paying others to help from the beginning."
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A third of the people used the wrong tool for a DIY project, which made the job more difficult. 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
DIY mistakes can be not only costly but also dangerous. Of all the 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 a ladder. Take your time and follow all the safety rules when using tools. Wear dust masks, safety glasses, hearing protection or gloves to protect yourself.
Skipping(跳过) Important Steps
Skipping a key step can end your whole DIY project, and you might not realize it until much later. In the survey, 47% of the people said that they had finished a DIY project before realizing it was done wrong. Read all instructions carefully ahead of time, and make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step before you begin.
(C)1. According to Paragraph 2, people who are suitable for DIY ____.
A. want to save money
B. want to save time
C. are skilful enough
D. are careful enough
(A)2. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 Which of the following should be put in "____▲____"?
A. Using Wrong Tools.
B. Using Special Tools.
C. Using Expensive Tools.
D. Using Proper Tools.
(B)3. Which is true according to the article?
A. "Taking on Too Much" is the biggest mistake in DIY projects.
B. DIY mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous.
C. We can skip some difficult steps to make DIY projects easier.
D. If people follow the instructions, they won't make mistakes while doing DIY.
(D)4. The writer wrote this article to ____.
A. tell us DIY is very dangerous
B. show DIY can help us save money
C. tell us the importance of DIY
D. help us keep away from DIY mistakes

答案： 1. C 【点拨】根据“By taking on a task that needs more time or skills than you have, you may end up with a big mess and an unfinished project. ‘It's important to think about why you want to do DIY and what you hope to get out of it’”可知，有足够多技能的人才适合做 DIY。故选 C。2. A 【点拨】根据“A third of the people used the wrong tool for a DIY project，which made the job more difficult.”可知，这段主要是在讲使用错误的工具。故选 A。3. B 【点拨】根据“DIY mistakes can be not only costly but also dangerous.”可知，做 DIY 时犯的错误可能不仅仅代价高昂，而且危险。故选 B。4. D 【点拨】根据“Here are four of the biggest mistakes that homeowners often make.”可知选 D。