五、阅读理解。
主题群:做人与做事
子主题:动手指南
语篇类型:说明文
难度:★★★
Do-it-yourself projects provide a way to save money. But even with step-by-step instructions,80% of homeowners make mistakes while doing DIY. Here are four of the biggest mistakes.
Taking on Too Much More than 40% of people found DIY projects more difficult and expensive than they had thought. "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 care expert. "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 than simply paying others to help from the beginning."
$\underline{\quad▲\quad} A third of people used the wrong tool for a DIY project, which can make the job more difficult and less safe. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the proper tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.$
Not Putting Safety First DIY mistakes can be not only costly but also dangerous. Of the people surveyed who once made a big mistake during the 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.
Skipping Important Steps Skipping a key step can destroy your whole DIY project and you might not realize it until much later. In the survey, 47% of 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.
1. (创新考法·信息回填$)Which of the following should be put in "\underline{\quad▲\quad}"?$
A. Using the Wrong Tools
B. Using the Special Tools
C. Using the Expensive Tools
D. Using the Proper Tools
2. What does the underlined word "Skipping" mean in the context of DIY projects?
A. Moving quickly from one step to the next.
B. Looking through all instructions carefully.
C. Missing necessary steps in the process.
D. Giving up the project completely because of difficulty.
3. The writer wrote this article to
D
.
A. tell us DIY projects are very dangerous
B. show doing DIY can help us save money
C. tell us the importance of doing DIY
D. help us keep away from DIY mistakes
