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 a mistake 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're hoping to get out of it," said Bailey Carson, a home repair expert. "If you're doing 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 use the wrong tool for a DIY project, which can make 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 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.
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A. want to save money
B. want to save time
C. are skilful enough
D. are careful enough
(
A. Using Wrong Tools
B. Using Special Tools
C. Using Expensive Tools
D. Using Proper Tools
(
A. "Taking on Too Much" is the biggest mistake during DIY projects.
B. DIY mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous.
C. We can skip some difficult steps to make DIY easier.
D. If people follow the instructions, they won't make mistakes while doing DIY.
(
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(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 a mistake 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're hoping to get out of it," said Bailey Carson, a home repair expert. "If you're doing 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."
▲
A third of the people use the wrong tool for a DIY project, which can make 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 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 during DIY projects.
B. DIY mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous.
C. We can skip some difficult steps to make DIY 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're hoping to get out of it’”可知，DIY 需要更多的时间和技能，所以有足够多技能的人才适合 DIY。故选 C。
2. A
【点拨】根据“A third of the people use the wrong tool for a DIY project，which can make the job more difficult.”可知，本段的主题是“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 时犯的错误不仅代价高昂，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，主要是帮助大家在做 DIY 时不再犯这些错误。故选 D。
【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're hoping to get out of it’”可知，DIY 需要更多的时间和技能，所以有足够多技能的人才适合 DIY。故选 C。
2. A
【点拨】根据“A third of the people use the wrong tool for a DIY project，which can make the job more difficult.”可知，本段的主题是“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 时犯的错误不仅代价高昂，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，主要是帮助大家在做 DIY 时不再犯这些错误。故选 D。
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五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏南通通州区期中）
自己动手（DIY）项目能让你设计自己的房子，还能提供一种省钱的方式，但即使有详细的步骤说明，DIY也不总是按计划进行。近80%的房主在进行DIY时会犯错。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，而且项目也无法完成。“思考你为什么想要进行DIY以及你希望从中得到什么是很重要的，”家庭维修专家贝利·卡森说，“如果你只是为了省钱而这么做，你可能需要三思。从长远来看，如果没有时间、工具或能力来正确且安全地完成它，犯错的代价可能比一开始就付钱请别人帮忙要高得多。”
▲
三分之一的人在DIY项目中使用了错误的工具，这会使工作变得更困难。许多工具是为特殊的用途和材料设计的，所以如果你把它们用于其他任务，你可能会受伤。每个项目都要使用合适的工具，并且要确保你知道如何使用它们。
安全不优先
DIY的错误不仅会花费高昂，还会很危险。在所有曾经在DIY项目中犯过严重错误的人中，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、从屋顶或梯子上摔了下来。使用工具时要慢慢来，遵守所有安全规则。戴上防尘口罩、安全眼镜、听力保护装置或手套来保护自己。
跳过重要步骤
跳过关键步骤可能会终结你的整个DIY项目——而且你可能要过很久才会意识到。在调查中，47%的人说他们在完成一个DIY项目后才意识到它做错了。提前仔细阅读所有说明，并在开始之前确保你有完成每个步骤所需的技能。
（ ）1. 根据第二段，适合进行DIY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. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 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. 使用合适的工具
（ ）3. 根据文章，哪一项是正确的？
A. “承担过多任务”是DIY项目中最大的错误。
B. DIY的错误既昂贵又危险。
C. 我们可以跳过一些困难的步骤来让DIY更容易。
D. 如果人们遵循说明，他们在进行DIY时就不会犯错。
（ ）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能帮助我们省钱
C. 告诉我们DIY的重要性
D. 帮助我们远离DIY错误
五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏南通通州区期中）
自己动手（DIY）项目能让你设计自己的房子，还能提供一种省钱的方式，但即使有详细的步骤说明，DIY也不总是按计划进行。近80%的房主在进行DIY时会犯错。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，而且项目也无法完成。“思考你为什么想要进行DIY以及你希望从中得到什么是很重要的，”家庭维修专家贝利·卡森说，“如果你只是为了省钱而这么做，你可能需要三思。从长远来看，如果没有时间、工具或能力来正确且安全地完成它，犯错的代价可能比一开始就付钱请别人帮忙要高得多。”
▲
三分之一的人在DIY项目中使用了错误的工具，这会使工作变得更困难。许多工具是为特殊的用途和材料设计的，所以如果你把它们用于其他任务，你可能会受伤。每个项目都要使用合适的工具，并且要确保你知道如何使用它们。
安全不优先
DIY的错误不仅会花费高昂，还会很危险。在所有曾经在DIY项目中犯过严重错误的人中，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、从屋顶或梯子上摔了下来。使用工具时要慢慢来，遵守所有安全规则。戴上防尘口罩、安全眼镜、听力保护装置或手套来保护自己。
跳过重要步骤
跳过关键步骤可能会终结你的整个DIY项目——而且你可能要过很久才会意识到。在调查中，47%的人说他们在完成一个DIY项目后才意识到它做错了。提前仔细阅读所有说明，并在开始之前确保你有完成每个步骤所需的技能。
（ ）1. 根据第二段，适合进行DIY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. 创新考法—语篇逻辑题 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. 使用合适的工具
（ ）3. 根据文章，哪一项是正确的？
A. “承担过多任务”是DIY项目中最大的错误。
B. DIY的错误既昂贵又危险。
C. 我们可以跳过一些困难的步骤来让DIY更容易。
D. 如果人们遵循说明，他们在进行DIY时就不会犯错。
（ ）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能帮助我们省钱
C. 告诉我们DIY的重要性
D. 帮助我们远离DIY错误