A year ago I paid no attention to English idioms,   1  my teacher said again and again that it was important．

One day, I happened to  2  an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to  3   ．As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!”  I was  4  , I thought, perhaps this is not a  5  topic．Well, I’d  6  change the topic．So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall?  7  the way, have you ever 8 there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will  9  me if I leave China without seeing  10  ．It was great．” I said, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world． It is a place of   11  ．” Soon I was interrupted again by his words, “  12  !” I couldn’t  13  asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do  14  ”, he answered, gently surprised．

I said, “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say’?”

Hearing this, the Englishman 15  to tears．He began to  16 ,“‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really?’．It is an   17  of surprise．Perhaps you don’t pay attention 18  English idioms．”

Then I knew I had made fool of  19 ．Since then I have been more 20  with idioms．

1．A．though                     B．when                      C．if                        D．as

2．A．look                     B．meet                     C．pick up                  D．find out

3．A．walk                    B．talk                    C．play                     D．go

4．A．pleased                  B．angry                  C．afraid                    D．surprised

5．A．proper                      B．strange                   C．safe                   D．polite

6．A．to                           B．better                    C．not                       D．like

7．A．On                         B．In                        C．All                       D．By

8．A．gone                     B．visited                   C．seen                   D．been

9．A．look at                  B．think of               C．send for                D．laugh at

10．A．it                         B．them                    C．anything            D．something

11．A．fun                     B．interest                 C．business                 D．mountain

12．A．Really                B．Good                    C．You don’ t say．   D．You are right．

13．A．be                         B．help                      C．think                   D．do

14．A．this                       B．so                       C．anything               D．me a favor

15．A．laughed                B．cried                     C．moved                         D．came

16．A．explain                  B．shout                   C．prove                    D．say

17．A．experience            B．expression               C．explanation             D．example

18．A．for                    B．to                        C．at                         D．in

19．A．me                      B．myself                   C．him                      D．somebody

20．A．helpful                 B．popular                 C．careful           D．satisfied

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, 1 my teacher said again and again that it was important.
One day, I 2 to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about 3 I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, ‘You don’t say! You don’t say!’ I was 4. I thought, perhaps this was not a 5 topic. Well, I’d 6 change the topic. So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? 7 the way, have you ever 8 there?’
‘Certainly. Everyone back home will 9 me if I leave China without seeing it. It is great!’
I said, ‘The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. It is a place of 10.’ But soon I was 11 again by his words, ‘12!’ I couldn’t help but 13, ‘Why did you ask me not to talk about it?’
‘Well, I 14 ask you to do so,’ he answered, gently surprised.
I said, ‘Didn’t you say “You don’t say”?’
Hearing this, the Englishman 15 to tears. He began to 16, “‘You don’t say!” actually means ‘really?’ It is an 17 of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English 18.’
Then I knew I had made a fool of 19. Since then I have been more 20 with idioms

1. 1.
   1. A.
      though
   2. B.
      when
   3. C.
      despite
   4. D.
      because
2. 2.
   1. A.
      decided
   2. B.
      longed
   3. C.
      looked forward
   4. D.
      happened
3. 3.
   1. A.
      what
   2. B.
      when
   3. C.
      how
   4. D.
      where
4. 4.
   1. A.
      pleased
   2. B.
      angry
   3. C.
      scared
   4. D.
      surprised
5. 5.
   1. A.
      proper
   2. B.
      interesting
   3. C.
      ideal
   4. D.
      polite
6. 6.
   1. A.
      to
   2. B.
      better
   3. C.
      not
   4. D.
      like
7. 7.
   1. A.
      On
   2. B.
      In
   3. C.
      With
   4. D.
      By
8. 8.
   1. A.
      gone
   2. B.
      visited
   3. C.
      seen
   4. D.
      been
9. 9.
   1. A.
      look up to
   2. B.
      think highly of
   3. C.
      be proud of
   4. D.
      laugh at
10. 10.
    1. A.
       fun
    2. B.
       interest
    3. C.
       hard work
    4. D.
       China
11. 11.
    1. A.
       encouraged
    2. B.
       shouted
    3. C.
       interrupted
    4. D.
       disturbed
12. 12.
    1. A.
       Really
    2. B.
       It was great
    3. C.
       You don’t say
    4. D.
       You are right
13. 13.
    1. A.
       ask
    2. B.
       to ask
    3. C.
       asking
    4. D.
       asked
14. 14.
    1. A.
       won’t
    2. B.
       don’t
    3. C.
       couldn’t
    4. D.
       didn’t
15. 15.
    1. A.
       laughed
    2. B.
       cried
    3. C.
       moved
    4. D.
       came
16. 16.
    1. A.
       explain
    2. B.
       shout
    3. C.
       prove
    4. D.
       say
17. 17.
    1. A.
       experience
    2. B.
       expression
    3. C.
       explanation
    4. D.
       example
18. 18.
    1. A.
       learning
    2. B.
       idioms
    3. C.
       language
    4. D.
       phrases
19. 19.
    1. A.
       me
    2. B.
       myself
    3. C.
       him
    4. D.
       himself
20. 20.
    1. A.
       curious
    2. B.
       anxious
    3. C.
       careful
    4. D.
       worried

A year ago I paid no attention to English idioms,  21  my teacher said again and again that it was important．
One day, I happened to __ 22 _ an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to  __23  ．As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!”  I was  24 ___ , I thought, perhaps this is not a __ 25 __ topic．Well, I’d __ 26 change the topic．So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall?  _27 _ the way, have you ever __28__ there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will __29 __ me if I leave China without seeing __30 ．It was great．” I said, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world． It is a place of  31 ．” Soon I was interrupted again by his words, “ __ 32  !” I couldn’t  _33 __ asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do __34__ ”, he answered, gently surprised．
I said, “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say’?”
Hearing this, the Englishman _ 35__  to tears．He began to __ 36___ ,“‘You don’t say actually means ‘really?’．It is an  _37__  of surprise．Perhaps you don’t pay attention __38___ English idioms．”
Then I knew I had made a fool of __39__ ．Since then I have been more  ___50__  with idioms．

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, ____36___ my teacher said again and again that it was important.
One day, I ____37____ to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about ___38_____ I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, ‘You don’t say! You don’t say!’ I was ___39___. I thought, perhaps this was not a ___40__ topic. Well, I’d ___41___ change the topic. So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? ___42___ the way, have you ever ____43___ there?’
‘Certainly. Everyone back home will ____44____ me if I leave China without seeing it. It is great!’
I said, ‘The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. It is a place of ____45___.’ But soon I was ___46___ again by his words, ‘___47_____!’ I couldn’t help but __48____, ‘Why did you ask me not to talk about it?’
‘Well, I ___49____ ask you to do so,’ he answered, gently surprised.
I said, ‘Didn’t you say “You don’t say”?’
Hearing this, the Englishman ___50_____ to tears. He began to ___51______, “‘You don’t say!” actually means ‘really?’ It is an ___52_____ of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English _____53______.’
Then I knew I had made a fool of ___54___. Since then I have been more __55____ with idioms

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, ____36___ my teacher said again and again that it was important.

One day, I ____37____ to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about ___38_____ I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, ‘You don’t say! You don’t say!’ I was ___39___. I thought, perhaps this was not a ___40__ topic. Well, I’d ___41___ change the topic. So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? ___42___ the way, have you ever ____43___ there?’

‘Certainly. Everyone back home will ____44____ me if I leave China without seeing it. It is great!’

I said, ‘The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. It is a place of ____45___.’ But soon I was ___46___ again by his words, ‘___47_____!’ I couldn’t help but __48____, ‘Why did you ask me not to talk about it?’

‘Well, I ___49____ ask you to do so,’ he answered, gently surprised.

I said, ‘Didn’t you say “You don’t say”?’

Hearing this, the Englishman ___50_____ to tears. He began to ___51______, “‘You don’t say!” actually means ‘really?’ It is an ___52_____ of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English _____53______.’

Then I knew I had made a fool of ___54___. Since then I have been more __55____ with idioms

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher stressed the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not a proper topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it”. Soon I was interrupted again by his words：“You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really?’ It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions.
Always remember: what the English teachers say is always right to us students.
【小题1】A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because _______.

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished, gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said,“You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide.” “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his words. “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really’. It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.”
Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.
【小题1】A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because_________.

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began totalk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner  seemed to be astonished gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, saying, “You don’t say！”“You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic. ”So I said to him, “well, shall we talk about the Great Wall?” By the way, have you ever been there? “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his order “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking .I said, “Didn’t you say you don’t say?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “You don’t say actually means really? It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expression.
1．A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because     .
A．English idioms were too difficult to master
B．I cared little about the teacher’s instruction
C．my teacher didn’t emphasize the importance
D．I had no interest in English learing
2．When I first heard “You don’t say!” I thought     .
A．the Englishman was not interested in my English
B．the Englishman was only interested in the Great Wall
C．I had talked too much
D．I had to stop talking at once
3．Which of the following is true?
A．The Englishman was leaving China without seeing the Great Wall.
B．The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.
C．The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.
D．The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting
4．After the Englishman explained the idiom,     .
A．the Englishman made me a fool
B．the Englishman made a fool of himself
C．I felt very silly
D．I felt proud of my understanding

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized(强调) the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusingexperience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an appropriate(适当的) topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him. “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was magnificent.”He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was interrupted again by his words：“You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t request you to do so, ”he answered, greatly surprised.I said, “Didn’t you say’ you don’t say？”Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, ‘You don’t say’ actually means ‘really!’It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.”Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.
【小题1】A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms because ____________.

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized(强调)the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.

    One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be surprised. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an proper topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic. “ So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was stopped again by his words: “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, ‘You don’t say.’ actually means ‘really’! It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know how foolish I had been. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.

1.At first, on hearing “You don’t say”, I thought the foreigner meant_______.

A. He was not interested in the topic

B. He was only interested in the Great Wall

C. I had talked too much   

D. I had to stop talking

2.The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means_______.

A. interesting          B. important    C. terrible        D. unlucky

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.

B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.

C. The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.

D. The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth (值得) visiting.

4.After the Englishman explained the idiom, ________.

A. I thought the Englishman had made me a fool

B. The Englishman became a real fool

C. I felt very foolish

D. I became more careful in everything