2024年江苏省南京市英语小升初自测试卷及答案指导一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、What does the boy want for his birthday?A) A new bicycleB) A pet dogC) A video game consoleAnswer: B) A pet dogExplanation: In the dialogue, the boy mentions that he has always wanted a dog to play with and take care of, indicating that a pet dog is what he desires most for his birthday.2、How did the girl go to school today?A) By busB) By carC) On footAnswer: C) On footExplanation: During the conversation, the girl explains that she walked to school because her mother’s car was being repaired and the bus schedule had changed, making walking her chosen method of getting to school this morning.3.You are listening to a conversation between a student and a teacher. The student is asking about the due date for a science project.Student: Excuse me, Mr. Smith. Could you tell me when the science project is due?Teacher: [pause] Sure, it’s due on Friday, the 17th of M arch.Question: On what date is the science project due?A) March 15thB) March 17thC) March 19thD) March 24thAnswer: B) March 17thExplanation: The teacher clearly states that the project is due on “Friday, the 17th of March,” which matches option B.4.Listen to the following dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans.Friend 1: Hey, do you have any plans for this weekend?Friend 2: Yeah, I’m thinking of going hiking with a group of friends. How about you?Friend 1: That sounds fun! I was actually considering visiting the local museum. What time does it open?Question: What activity does Friend 2 plan to do over the weekend?A) Visit the local museumB) Go hiking with friendsC) Stay at home and relaxD) Go shoppingAnswer: B) Go hiking with friendsExplanation: Friend 2 explicitly mentions, “I’m thinking of going hiking with a group of friends,” which aligns with option B.5、You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alex and Jamie, discussing their plans for the weekend.Listen to the conversation and answer the following question:What does Alex plan to do on Saturday afternoon?A)Go to the movies.B)Visit a friend.C)Go shopping.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alex mentions, “I’m going to visit my friend Sarah on Saturday afternoon.” Therefore, the correct answer is B) Visit a friend.6、Listen to a short passage about a science experiment done by a school group.After listening, complete the following sentence:The students conducted an experiment to test the effect of different types of soil on plant growth.What did the students use to measure the height of the plants after two weeks?A) A rulerB) A scaleC) A thermometerAnswer: AExplanation: In the passage, it is mentioned that the students measured the height of the plants using “a ruler.” Therefore, the correct answer is A) A ruler.7.You are listening to a conversation between a teacher and a student. The teacher is asking the student about his favorite subject.Teacher: “Hi, John. How do you find your favorite subject in school?”Student: “Oh, that’s easy. It’s definitely science, teacher. I love learning about different experiments and how things work.”Question: What is John’s favorite subject?A) MathB) ScienceC) EnglishD) HistoryAnswer: B) ScienceExplanation: The student explicitly states that his favorite subject is science, which is supported by his mention of enjoying experiments and learning about how things work.8.Listen to a dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans.Friend 1: “Hey, Sarah. Do you have any plans for this weekend?”Friend 2: “Not really, I was thinking of going hiking. How about you?”Friend 1: “That sounds fun! I think I’ll just s tay home and catch up on some reading.”Question: What does Friend 2 want to do over the weekend?A) Stay home and readB) Go hikingC) Go shoppingD) Visit a friendAnswer: B) Go hikingExplanation: In the conversation, Friend 2 mentions that they were thinking of going hiking, indicating that this is their plan for the weekend.9.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What does Alice think about the new math teacher?A. She thinks he is very strict.B. She thinks he is very kind.C. She thinks he is not good at teaching.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I really like the new math teacher, he is so kind and patient.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.10.Listen to the following dialogue between a teacher and a student, and then answer the question.Question: What subject does the student think is the most difficult?A. MathB. EnglishC. ScienceAnswer: CExplanation: The student says, “Science is my least favorite subject, it’s just too hard.” Therefore, the correct answer is C. Science.11.Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.W: Hi, John. How was your math test yesterday?M: It was okay, but I’m not sure about the last question.W: The last question was about what, John?M: Well, it was about finding the area of a triangle.W: Oh, that’s right. The formula for the area of a triangle is…A) A = (base * height) / 2B) A = (base * perimeter) / 3C) A = (base * height) / 4D) A = (base * side) / 3Answer: A) A = (base * height) / 2Explanation: The formula for the area of a triangle is correctly stated as A = (base * height) / 2, making option A the correct answer.12.Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.M: I can’t believe it’s already time for the school play. Have you practiced your lines yet?W: Not yet. I’m really nervous about it. Do you think I should read them out loud to get more comfortable?M: I think that’s a great idea. Practicing out loud can really help youget the rhythm and feel more confident.W: Thanks, John. I’ll do that.What advice does John give to the girl about practicing her lines?A)To read them silently to herselfB)To read them out loud to get more comfortableC)To memorize them word for wordD)To practice in front of a mirrorAnswer: B) To read them out loud to get more comfortableExplanation: John suggests that the girl read her lines out loud to become more comfortable with them, making option B the correct answer.二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?A. I have a cat, it’s black and white.B. I have a cat; it’s black and white.C. I have a cat, it is black and white.D. I have a cat, it is black and white.Answer: CExplanation: The correct use of punctuation in this sentence is to use a comma after the introductory phrase “I have a cat” and then a period to separate the two independent clauses. The correct sentence is “I have a cat, it is black and white.”2、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The teacher____________the students to work quietly in the library.A. advisedB. requestedC. orderedD. demandedAnswer: BExplanation: The word “requested” is appropriate here as it implies a polite and formal asking. The teacher is asking the students to work quietly, which is a polite request. “Advised” could also be used, but “requested” is more commonly used in this context. “Ordered” and “demanded” are more forceful and less appropriate for a request from a teacher to students.3、What is the correct plural form of the word “child”?A)childrenB)childsC)childesD)childAnswer: A) childrenExplanation: The word “child” is a regular noun and its plural form is formed by adding “en” to the end, which gives us “children”. The other options are incorrect because “childs” and “childes” are incorrect spellings, and “child” remains the same as it is not a regular noun that takes “s” to form the plural.4、Choose the correct past tense form of the verb “do”.A)didB)doedC)doneD)doAnswer: A) didExplanation: The past tense of the verb “do” is “did”. The other options are incorrect because “doed” is a misspelling, “done” is the past participle, not the past tense, and “do” is the base form of the verb, not the past tense.5、Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:If it__________tomorrow, we will stay at home.A. rainsB. rainC. rainedD. rainingAnswer: A. rainsExplanation: The sentence is in the conditional mood, expressing a future possibility. The correct form of the verb in this case is the simple present tense, which is used to express a general truth, habit, or future possibility.6、Select the correct word to fill in the blank:The__________of the book is very important because it tells us the main idea.A. titleB. coverC. authorD. contentAnswer: A. titleExplanation: The title of a book is the name given to the work and is usually the most significant element that helps readers understand the subject matter. The other options (B. cover, C. author, D. content) are important parts of a book but do not refer to the main idea as directly as the title does.7.What is the past tense of the verb “to play”?A)playsB)playedC)playingD)playedlyAnswer: B) playedExplanation: The past tense of the verb “to play” is “played.” The other options are incorrect forms of the verb.8.Choose the word that does not belong in the following list: read, write, draw, sing.A)readB)writeC)drawD)swimAnswer: D) swimExplanation: “Read,” “write,” and “draw” are all actions related towriting or drawing. “Swim” is an action related to water-based activities and does not belong in this list.9.Which of the following sentence is grammatically correct?A. She don’t like apples.B. He has gone to the store.C. They are not to be late for school.D. I have been eating this delicious cake since morning.Answer: BExplanation: Option B is the only grammatically correct sentence. “He has gone to the store” is in the present perfect tense and correctly uses “has” for the third person singular subject “He.” Options A, C, and D contain grammatical errors. In A, the correct form is “She doesn’t like apples.” In C, the correct form is “They are not to be late for school,” with “not” following “to be.” In D, the correct form is “I have been eating this delicious cake since morning,” with “have” and “been” correctly used in the present perfect continuous tense.10.Choose the word that does not belong in the following list:A. BicycleB. CarC. TrainD. ElephantAnswer: DExplanation: The word that does not belong in the list is “Elephant.” Options A, B, and C are all modes of transportation, whereas an “Elephant” is an animal and not a form of transport.11.What is the correct past tense form of the verb “do”?A)doB)didC)doseD)doneAnswer: B) didExplanation: The past tense form of the verb “do” is “did.” Options A) “do” is the present tense, C) “dose” is a misspelling and not a past tense form, and D) “done” is the past participle, not the simple past tense.12.Which word best completes the sentence: “The book is_______interesting that everyone wants to read it.”A)soB)suchC)tooD)enoughAnswer: B) suchExplanation: The corre ct phrase to complete the sentence is “such…that,” which is used to introduce a result or consequence. Option B) “such” is the correct choice. Options A) “so,” C) “too,” and D) “enough” do not fit the structure needed for the sentence.三、完型填空（10分）English Primary School Entrance Exam - Cloze TestRead the following passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given.In the small town of Greenfield, there was a library that was loved by everyone. The library had a variety of books, from adventure stories to science books, and it was open to all children in the town. Every afternoon, children would gather around the large, round table in the reading room to share stories and ideas.One day, the librarian, Mrs. Thompson, announced that the library needed a new project. She wanted to create a special area for the younger children, as they often felt overwhelmed by the many books. She asked the children for their suggestions.1.The children were thrilled to have the chance to help improve their library. They spent the next few weeks brainstorming ideas.2.They decided to design a [] corner where younger children could read and play.3.They wanted the corner to be colorful and inviting, so they [] paint the walls with bright colors.4.They also wanted to provide books that were [] for their age group.5.Finally, they [] some comfortable seats and a small table for reading and games.Options:a) specialb) creativec) brightd) simplee) comfortableAnswers:1.a) special2.a) special3.b) creative4.d) simple5.e) comfortable四、阅读理解（26分）Reading ComprehensionPassage:The following story is about a young girl named Lily who has a dream of becoming a famous artist. One sunny afternoon, Lily was walking through the park when she saw a group of children drawing pictures on the ground. Inspired by their creativity, she decided to start her own art project.Lily came home and gathered all the art supplies she could find: colored pencils, markers, and a large canvas. She spent the entire evening painting avivid scene of a forest. The next morning, she took her artwork to the local library to show it to the librarian, Mrs. Green.Mrs. G reen was impressed by Lily’s talent and suggested that she enter her painting in the upcoming city-wide art competition. Excited by the idea, Lily worked hard to improve her painting. She even started attending art classes to learn new techniques.Weeks later, the competition day arrived. Lily stood nervously beside her canvas as judges from various art galleries walked by. To her delight, one of the judges stopped and praised her work. The competition ended, and Lily received a certificate and a small trophy for her outstanding artwork.Lily’s dream of becoming a famous artist seemed closer than ever. She knew that with her passion and hard work, she could achieve anything she set her mind to.Questions:1.What inspired Lily to start her art project?A. Seeing a group of children drawing in the park.B. Reading a book about famous artists.C. Attending an art class.D. Watching a TV show about art competitions.2.How did Mrs. Green help Lily?A. She entered her painting in the art competition.B. She organized an art show for Lily.C. She encouraged Lily to join art classes.D. She gave Lily a large canvas to paint on.3.What did Lily receive at the end of the competition?A. A prize money of$100.B. A certificate and a small trophy.C. A scholarship to an art school.D. An invitation to exhibit her artwork in a gallery.Answers:1.A2.C3.B五、写作题（16分）Five. Writing (20 points)Write a short passage of 100-120 words about your favorite hobby. Explain why you enjoy this hobby, what you do to pursue it, and how it has positively impacted your life.Example:My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. Music has always been a passion of mine, and the guitar allows me to express myself creatively. Every day, I practice for at least an hour to improve my skills. Playing the guitar not only helps me relax but also boosts my self-confidence. It has brought me closer tomy friends and helped me meet new people who share my interests. Overall, the guitar has enriched my life and made me a more well-rounded individual.Analysis:This example provides a clear and concise explanation of the writer’s favorite hobby, which is playing the guitar. The passage begins with a strong introduction, stating that music is a passion of the writer. It then explains why the writer enjoys playing the guitar and provides specific details, such as daily practice sessions. The positive impact of this hobby on the writer’s life is highlighted, including relaxation, self-confidence, and social connections. The example meets the requirements of the question, as it is within the word limit and demonstrates a clear structure.。
