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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. Here are four biggest mistakes that
homeowners often make.
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, "You may need to think twice. It's important to think about why you want to 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."
Using the wrong tools
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
DIY mistakes can also be dangerous. 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 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. Read all instructions carefully before you begin. And make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step.
词汇
ladder /'lædə(r)/ n. 梯子 skip /skɪp/ v. 略过,漏过
句型
In the survey, 47% of people said that they had finished a DIY project before knowing it was done wrong. 在调查中,47%的人表示他们在完成了一个DIY项目之后才发现他们做错了。
理解
1. What are the biggest mistakes the homeowners often make?
2. Share your mistakes when you were doing DIY.
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. Here are four biggest mistakes that
homeowners often make.
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, "You may need to think twice. It's important to think about why you want to 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."
Using the wrong tools
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
DIY mistakes can also be dangerous. 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 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. Read all instructions carefully before you begin. And make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step.
词汇
ladder /'lædə(r)/ n. 梯子 skip /skɪp/ v. 略过,漏过
句型
In the survey, 47% of people said that they had finished a DIY project before knowing it was done wrong. 在调查中,47%的人表示他们在完成了一个DIY项目之后才发现他们做错了。
理解
1. What are the biggest mistakes the homeowners often make?
2. Share your mistakes when you were doing DIY.
答案：1. They are taking on too much, using the wrong tools, not putting safety first, and skipping important steps.
2. For example, last time I tried to make a paper storage box by myself, I didn't prepare the right glue as the instruction told, and I used ordinary glue instead. The box fell apart soon after I finished it, all my stationery dropped on the floor. (答案不唯一，表述合理即可)
2. For example, last time I tried to make a paper storage box by myself, I didn't prepare the right glue as the instruction told, and I used ordinary glue instead. The box fell apart soon after I finished it, all my stationery dropped on the floor. (答案不唯一，表述合理即可)
解析：
1. 第一题可直接定位文章中四个加粗的主题段落标题，提取对应的业主做DIY时常犯的四大错误点，结合原文内容整理作答即可。2. 第二题为开放性题目，结合自身DIY的相关经历，用符合八年级水平的简单通顺英语表述对应的DIY失误经历即可，答案不唯一。