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."
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
