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PAGE 9 - 山东省烟台市龙口第一中学2018-2019学年高一英语10月月考试题 第I卷 第一部分　听力 （共两节，满分30分） 略 第二部分　阅读理解 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When you are learning a foreign language, one of the hardest things to grasp is how and when to use colloquial idioms (口语习语) and expressions. Often used in both spoken and written language, these idioms are very important. Using one of these phrases correctly when speaking or writing to an English speaker is very impressive. Here are some wonderful British idioms. Use them wisely! 1. When pigs fly! This expression is one of my favorites and I use it all the time. It is used primarily when speaking, meaning that something is extremely unlikely or impossible. For example, “I will forgive him when pigs fly!” “When do you think you will get a gym membership, Louise?” “When pigs fly!” 2. A penny for your thoughts? This question is used in a situation where someone appears thoughtful or is very quiet seeming lost in thought. But remember that you don’t actually have to pay them a penny if they do tell you what is going on! For example, “You’ve been a bit quiet this evening, Pete. A penny for your thoughts?” 3. It’s the bee’s knees. This expression means that something is of excellence or of very high quality. For example, “Try this chocolate. It’s the bee’s knees.” 4. To feel a bit under the weather. I use this expression in many different situations but most use it to refer to feeling ill, or unwell. You would not use this phrase if you were feeling extremely unwell. It is only for those times when you are feeling a little ill, or suffering from something slightly like a cold or a cough. However, this can also be used to refer to feeling emotionally(情感上的) low. 21. What would you say if you think something will never happen? A. When pigs fly! B. It’s the bee’s knees. C. A penny for your thoughts? D. To feel a bit under the weather. 22. What does “A penny for your thoughts?” mean? A.