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.
() 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
() 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
() 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.
() 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

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D

【分析】这是一篇关于DIY项目常见错误的阅读理解，共4道题，分别考查细节理解、段落主旨、细节判断和主旨大意。解题思路：1题定位第二段，提取适合DIY的条件；2题分析▲后段落的核心内容确定标题；3题逐一核对选项与原文细节；4题把握文章整体写作目的。
【解析】1. 细节理解题：定位第二段最后一句，原文指出没有时间、工具、技能的人不适合DIY，因此适合DIY的是有足够技能的，选C。2. 段落主旨题：▲后段落主要讲人们因选错工具导致项目更难、更危险，核心是用错工具，选A。3. 细节判断题：A项与第五段“不要跳过重要步骤”矛盾；B项对应第四段“DIY错误既费钱又危险”，符合原文；C项与第一段“即使有步骤说明也会出错”矛盾；D项文章未提及哪个错误是最大的，错误，选B。4. 主旨大意题：文章介绍DIY的四大常见错误，目的是帮助读者避开这些错误，选D。
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D
【知识点】阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意）
【点评】本文贴近生活，考查学生对文章细节、段落及整体主旨的理解，是初中英语常规阅读理解题型。
【难度系数】0.6

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)

I'm crazy about DIY. Making things by myself helps me save money and it is great fun.
I once 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.

【分析】
本题为英语话题写作题，要求围绕三个核心问题（对DIY的看法、曾制作过的DIY物品、提升DIY技能的方法）完成至少5句话的短文。解题时需分三步：首先明确表达对DIY的观点；其次结合自身实际，列举具体的DIY经历；最后说明提升DIY技能的具体方式，确保内容连贯、句子数量达标。
【解析】
写作需紧扣题目要求的三个要点：①开篇点明对DIY的态度（如喜爱、认为有趣省钱）；②举例说明曾做过的DIY作品（如装灯、制作狗窝）；③阐述提升DIY技能的途径（如参加课程、观看线上视频），使用正确的英语句式，保证至少5句话，语句通顺自然。
【答案】
I'm crazy about DIY. Making things by myself helps me save money and it is great fun.
I once 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.
【知识点】
英语话题写作；日常话题表达
【点评】
本题考查学生围绕指定话题的英语书面表达能力，结合生活实际作答，难度适中，能有效检验学生的英语运用能力。
【难度系数】
0.6