Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself．The expression to be in hot water is a very old expression．Hot water was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble．One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle．

       That no longer happens．But we still get into hot water．When we are in hot water, we are in trouble．It can be any kind of trouble-- serious or not so serious．A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police．A young boy can be in hot water with his mother if he walks in the house with dirty shoes．

       Being in deep water is almost as the same as being in hot water．When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position．

       To keep your head above water is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt．A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times．A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job．

       Water over the dam is another expression about a past event．It is something that is finished．It can’t be changed The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam can’t be brought back again．

       Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about.  It probably comes from a way of testing the condition of a container.  If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your agrument can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes.  If it does not hold water, then it is weak and not worth debating.

       "Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with ideas or proposals. It means to not like an idea. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But your wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much.

1.If Robert says he is in deep water, we may guess             .

       A．he is swimming under the water            B．he is tired of changing shoes

       C．he nearly breaks a law.                         D．he faces a difficult choice

2.What can you say to your friend, Jane, who is troubled by a mistake she has made.

       A．Keep your head above water                 B．Throw cold water

       C．It is water over the dame                      D．It can hold water

3.If your argument doesn’t hold water, then it is      .

       A．weak                  B．convincing           C．logical                 D．disappointing

4.The passage explains the origins of the following expression EXCEPT “       ”.

       A．to be in hot water                                B．to keep your head above water

       C．water over the dame                            D．to hold water

5.Which of the following is the most probable title for this passage?

       A．Water diving into the sea of terms          B．Water the most natural resource

       C．About expressions                               D．About water

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself．The expression to be in hot water is a very old expression．Hot water was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble．One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle．

       That no longer happens．But we still get into hot water．When we are in hot water, we are in trouble．It can be any kind of trouble-- serious or not so serious．A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police．A young boy can be in hot water with his mother if he walks in the house with dirty shoes．

       Being in deep water is almost as the same as being in hot water．When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position．

       To keep your head above water is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt．A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times．A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job．

       Water over the dam is another expression about a past event．It is something that is finished．It can’t be changed The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam can’t be brought back again．

       Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about.  It probably comes from a way of testing the condition of a container.  If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your argument can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and not worth debating.

       "Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with ideas or proposals. It means to not like an idea. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But your wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much.

1．If Robert says he is in deep water, we may guess             .

       A．he is swimming under the water            B．he is tired of changing shoes

       C．he nearly breaks a law.                         D．he faces a difficult choice

2．What can you say to your friend, Jane, who is troubled by a mistake she has made.

       A．Keep your head above water                 B．Throw cold water

       C．It is water over the dame                      D．It can hold water

3．If your argument doesn’t hold water, then it is      .

       A．weak                  B．convincing           C．logical                 D．disappointing

4．The passage explains the origins of the following expression EXCEPT “       ”.

       A．to be in hot water                                B．to keep your head above water

       C．water over the dame                            D．to hold water

5．Which of the following is the most probable title for this passage?

       A．Water diving into the sea of terms          B．Water the most natural resource

       C．About expressions                               D．About water

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself.
The expression to be in hot water is a very old expression. Hot water was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
That no longer happens. But we still get in hot water. When we are in hot water, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble—serious or not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother, if he walks in the house with dirty shoes.
Beingin deep water is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position.
To keep your head above water is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.
Water over the dam is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again.
Another common expression to hold water, is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from a way of testing the condition of a container.; If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your argument can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes.
Throwing cold water also is an expression that deals with ideas or suggestions. It means to not like an idea. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But your wife throws cold water on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much.
【小題1】If Robert says he is in deep water, we may guess_________.

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.
The expression “to be in hot water" is one of them. It is a very old expression. “Hot water” was used 500 years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
That no longer happens. But we still get in “hot water”．When we are in “hot water”, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble—serious or not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother. if he walks in the house with dirty shoes.
Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head.
You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks without knowing anything about the stock market.
“To keep your head above water” is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.
“Water over the dam” is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again.
【小題1】Which of the following two expressions have almost the same meaning?

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

    The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression. “Hot water” was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.

    That no longer happens. But we still get in “hot water”. When we are in “hot water”, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble---serious, and not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother, if he comes into the house with dirty shoes.

    Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in “deep water”, you are in a difficult position. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown into water over his head.

     You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest(投資) in stocks(股票) without knowing anything about the stock market.

     “To keep your head above water” is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.

     “Water over the dam” is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water which has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again.

53. The passage mainly tells us _______ .

A. the importance of water in our life    B. some expressions about water   

C. some sad stories about water         D. some lessons about daily life

54. When a friend is troubled by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say “ _______”.

A. You are in hot water                          B. You are in deep water

C. Keep your head above water               D. It is water over the dam

55．Two of the phrases “to be in hot water” “to be in deep water” mentioned in the passage have the same meaning of “ _______ ”.

A. to be in debt                          B. to be in difficulty

C. to be useless                           D. to be out of water

56. Which of the following expressions is a bit different from the others in meaning?

A. To be in hot water.                B. To be in deep water.

C. To keep your head above water.      D. Water over the dam.

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

    The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression. “Hot water” was used five hundred years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.

    That no longer happens. But we still get in “hot water”. When we are in “hot water”, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble---serious, and not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother, if he comes into the house with dirty shoes.

    Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in “deep water”, you are in a difficult position. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown into water over his head.

     You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest(投資) in stocks(股票) without knowing anything about the stock market.

     “To keep your head above water” is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.

     “Water over the dam” is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water which has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again.

53. 1.The passage mainly tells us _______ .

A. the importance of water in our life    B. some expressions about water   

C. some sad stories about water         D. some lessons about daily life

54. 2. When a friend is troubled by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say “ _______”.

A. You are in hot water                          B. You are in deep water

C. Keep your head above water               D. It is water over the dam

55．3.Two of the phrases “to be in hot water” “to be in deep water” mentioned in the passage have the same meaning of “ _______ ”.

A. to be in debt                          B. to be in difficulty

C. to be useless                           D. to be out of water

56. 4.Which of the following expressions is a bit different from the others in meaning?

A. To be in hot water.                B. To be in deep water.

C. To keep your head above water.      D. Water over the dam.

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.
The expression “to be in hot water" is one of them. It is a very old expression. “Hot water” was used 500 years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
That no longer happens. But we still get in “hot water”．When we are in “hot water”, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble—serious or not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother. if he walks in the house with dirty shoes.
Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head.
You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks without knowing anything about the stock market.
“To keep your head above water” is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.
“Water over the dam” is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again

1. 1.

   Which of the following two expressions have almost the same meaning?

   1. A.
      To be in hot water；To be in deep water
   2. B.
      To be in hot water；To keep your head above water
   3. C.
      To be in deep water；Water over the dam
   4. D.
      Water over the dam；To be in hot water
2. 2.

   If a person tries to keep his head out of water，we can say that______.

   1. A.
      he is in danger of losing his life
   2. B.
      he is trying to pay off his debt
   3. C.
      he is trying to keep his promise
   4. D.
      he is trying not to get into debt
3. 3.

   What can you infer from the passage?

   1. A.
      “To be in hot water” can only be used to mention serious trouble
   2. B.
      “Water over the dam” is an expression about a future event
   3. C.
      Water could be used in the war in the past
   4. D.
      All of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings
4. 4.

   This passage is written mainly to tell us______.

   1. A.
      the use of water
   2. B.
      how to use some expressions about water
   3. C.
      expressions about water and their meanings
   4. D.
      expressions with negative meaning

Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

The expression “to be in hot water" is one of them. It is a very old expression. “Hot water” was used 500 years ago to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.

That no longer happens. But we still get in “hot water”．When we are in “hot water”, we are in trouble. It can be any kind of trouble—serious or not so serious. A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police. A young boy can be in hot water with his mother. if he walks in the house with dirty shoes.

Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in hot water. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult position. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head.

You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks without knowing anything about the stock market.

“To keep your head above water” is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt. A company seeks to keep its head above water during economic hard times. A man who loses his job tries to keep his head above water until he finds a new job.

“Water over the dam” is another expression about a past event. It is something that is finished. It cannot be changed. The expression comes from the idea that water that has flowed over a dam cannot be brought back again.

1.Which of the following two expressions have almost the same meaning?

A．To be in hot water；To be in deep water.

B．To be in hot water；To keep your head above water.

C．To be in deep water；Water over the dam.

D．Water over the dam；To be in hot water.

2.If a person tries to keep his head out of water，we can say that       .

A．he is in danger of losing his life

B．he is trying to pay off his debt

C．he is trying to keep his promise

D．he is trying not to get into debt

3.What can you infer from the passage?

A．“To be in hot water” can only be used to mention serious trouble.

B．“Water over the dam” is an expression about a future event.

C．Water could be used in the war in the past.

D．All of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.

4.This passage is written mainly to tell us        .

A．the use of water

B．how to use some expressions about water

C．expressions about water and their meanings

D．expressions with negative meaning