四、阅读理解
Do - it - yourself projects (项目) 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. Here are four of the 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. By taking on a task that needs more time or skills than you have, you may end up with a big mess. "It's important to think about why you want to DIY and what you're hoping to get out of it," said Bailey Carson. "If you're doing it just to save money, you might need to think twice. Without the time, tools, and talent to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more."
▲
A third of the people didn't know how to choose the tools for a DIY project, which can make the job more difficult and less safe. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the correct tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.
Not Safety First
DIY mistakes can not only be costly but also dangerous. Of the survey people who once made a big mistake during the DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious (严重的) problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder (梯子).
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 the people said that they had finished a DIY project before knowing it was done wrong. Read all instructions carefully ahead of time, and make sure you have the necessary (必要的) skills to complete each step before you begin.
(
A. want to save money
B. want to save time
C. are skillful enough
D. are careful enough
(
A. Using the Wrong Tools
B. Using the Special Tools
C. Using the Expensive Tools
D. Using the Correct Tools
(
A. We can skip some difficult steps to make DIY easier.
B. DIY mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous.
C. Following the instructions, people make no mistakes in DIY.
D. "Taking on Too Much" is the biggest mistake during the DIY projects.
(
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
Do - it - yourself projects (项目) 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. Here are four of the 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. By taking on a task that needs more time or skills than you have, you may end up with a big mess. "It's important to think about why you want to DIY and what you're hoping to get out of it," said Bailey Carson. "If you're doing it just to save money, you might need to think twice. Without the time, tools, and talent to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more."
▲
A third of the people didn't know how to choose the tools for a DIY project, which can make the job more difficult and less safe. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the correct tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.
Not Safety First
DIY mistakes can not only be costly but also dangerous. Of the survey people who once made a big mistake during the DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious (严重的) problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder (梯子).
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 the people said that they had finished a DIY project before knowing it was done wrong. Read all instructions carefully ahead of time, and make sure you have the necessary (必要的) 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 skillful enough
D. are careful enough
(
A
) 2. Which of the following should be put in "▲"?A. Using the Wrong Tools
B. Using the Special Tools
C. Using the Expensive Tools
D. Using the Correct Tools
(
B
) 3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. We can skip some difficult steps to make DIY easier.
B. DIY mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous.
C. Following the instructions, people make no mistakes in DIY.
D. "Taking on Too Much" is the biggest mistake during the DIY projects.
(
D
) 4. The writer wrote this passage 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 2.A 3.B 4.D
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### 四、阅读理解
自己动手做项目（DIY项目）能让你设计自己的房子，还能省钱，但即便有详细的步骤说明，DIY也不总是按计划进行。以下是房主们常犯的四个最严重的错误。
#### 承担过多任务
超过40%的人发现DIY项目比他们想象的更困难、更昂贵。承担一项需要比你拥有的更多时间或技能的任务，你最终可能会弄得一团糟。“思考你为什么想要自己动手做以及你希望从中得到什么是很重要的，”贝利·卡森说。“如果你只是为了省钱而这么做，你可能需要三思。如果没有时间、工具和能力来正确且安全地完成它，错误可能会让你付出更多代价。”
#### ▲
三分之一的人不知道如何为DIY项目选择工具，这会使工作更困难且更不安全。许多工具是为特殊用途和材料设计的，所以如果你把它们用于其他任务，你可能会受伤。始终为每个项目使用正确的工具，并确保你知道如何使用它们。
#### 安全不优先
DIY错误不仅会花费高昂，还会很危险。在曾经在DIY项目中犯过严重错误的受访者中，47%的人说这个错误导致了严重的问题，而44%的人引发了火灾或从屋顶或梯子上摔了下来。
#### 跳过重要步骤
跳过关键步骤可能会毁掉你的整个DIY项目，而且你可能要很久之后才会发现。在调查中，47%的人说他们在完成一个DIY项目后才发现它做错了。提前仔细阅读所有说明，并确保在开始之前你有完成每个步骤所需的必要技能。
1. 根据第二段，适合自己动手做的人______。
A. 想要省钱
B. 想要节省时间
C. 足够熟练
D. 足够细心
2. 以下哪一项应该放在“▲”处？
A. 使用错误的工具
B. 使用特殊的工具
C. 使用昂贵的工具
D. 使用正确的工具
3. 根据文章，哪一项是正确的？
A. 我们可以跳过一些困难的步骤来让DIY更容易。
B. DIY错误既昂贵又危险。
C. 按照说明做，人们在DIY中就不会犯错。
D. “承担过多任务”是DIY项目中最大的错误。
4. 作者写这篇文章是为了______。
A. 告诉我们DIY非常危险
B. 表明DIY能帮我们省钱
C. 告诉我们DIY的重要性
D. 帮助我们远离DIY错误
### 四、阅读理解
自己动手做项目（DIY项目）能让你设计自己的房子，还能省钱，但即便有详细的步骤说明，DIY也不总是按计划进行。以下是房主们常犯的四个最严重的错误。
#### 承担过多任务
超过40%的人发现DIY项目比他们想象的更困难、更昂贵。承担一项需要比你拥有的更多时间或技能的任务，你最终可能会弄得一团糟。“思考你为什么想要自己动手做以及你希望从中得到什么是很重要的，”贝利·卡森说。“如果你只是为了省钱而这么做，你可能需要三思。如果没有时间、工具和能力来正确且安全地完成它，错误可能会让你付出更多代价。”
#### ▲
三分之一的人不知道如何为DIY项目选择工具，这会使工作更困难且更不安全。许多工具是为特殊用途和材料设计的，所以如果你把它们用于其他任务，你可能会受伤。始终为每个项目使用正确的工具，并确保你知道如何使用它们。
#### 安全不优先
DIY错误不仅会花费高昂，还会很危险。在曾经在DIY项目中犯过严重错误的受访者中，47%的人说这个错误导致了严重的问题，而44%的人引发了火灾或从屋顶或梯子上摔了下来。
#### 跳过重要步骤
跳过关键步骤可能会毁掉你的整个DIY项目，而且你可能要很久之后才会发现。在调查中，47%的人说他们在完成一个DIY项目后才发现它做错了。提前仔细阅读所有说明，并确保在开始之前你有完成每个步骤所需的必要技能。
1. 根据第二段，适合自己动手做的人______。
A. 想要省钱
B. 想要节省时间
C. 足够熟练
D. 足够细心
2. 以下哪一项应该放在“▲”处？
A. 使用错误的工具
B. 使用特殊的工具
C. 使用昂贵的工具
D. 使用正确的工具
3. 根据文章，哪一项是正确的？
A. 我们可以跳过一些困难的步骤来让DIY更容易。
B. DIY错误既昂贵又危险。
C. 按照说明做，人们在DIY中就不会犯错。
D. “承担过多任务”是DIY项目中最大的错误。
4. 作者写这篇文章是为了______。
A. 告诉我们DIY非常危险
B. 表明DIY能帮我们省钱
C. 告诉我们DIY的重要性
D. 帮助我们远离DIY错误
五、小练笔
What do you think of DIY? What did you once make? How do you improve your DIY skills? (At least 5 sentences)
What do you think of DIY? What did you once make? How do you improve your DIY skills? (At least 5 sentences)
I'm crazy about DIY. Making things by myself helps me save money and it is great fun. Once I put in a lamp and made a house for my dog out of wood. To improve my DIY skills，I'm now taking a course in DIY. I also watch some videos about DIY online.
答案：I'm crazy about DIY. Making things by myself helps me save money and it is great fun. Once I put in a lamp and made a house for my dog out of wood. To improve my DIY skills，I'm now taking a course in DIY. I also watch some videos about DIY online.
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五、小练笔
你对自己动手做（DIY）有什么看法？你曾经做过什么？你如何提高自己的动手能力？（至少5个句子）
五、小练笔
你对自己动手做（DIY）有什么看法？你曾经做过什么？你如何提高自己的动手能力？（至少5个句子）