2024年外研版英语小学四年级上学期期中复习试卷及解答参考一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、听力材料：A. Hello, is this your father? I need to talk to him about the school event.B. No, this is not my father. He’s at the store.Question: Who is the speaker trying to reach?A. His motherB. His fatherC. The store ownerAnswer: B. His father解析：根据听力材料，说话者询问“这是你爸爸吗？”表明他想要联系的是他的父亲。
2、听力材料：A. I have a red ball, a blue ball, and a yellow ball.B. Which one is your favorite, the red one or the blue one?Question: What color ball does the speaker have?A. Red and blueB. Red, blue, and yellowC. Only blueAnswer: B. Red, blue, and yellow解析：根据听力材料，说话者提到他有红球、蓝球和黄球，因此他有这三种颜色的球。
3.Listen to the dialogue between two students in the library and answer the question.A: (Pause) Excuse me, do you know where the reading room is?B: (Pause) Yes, it’s on the second floor, next to the science lab.Question: What is the location of the reading room?A) On the first floorB) On the second floorC) On the third floorD) On the ground floorAnswer: B) On the second floorExplanation: The student B clearly states that the reading room is located on the second floor, next to the science lab.4.Listen to the following instructions and complete the sentence.A: (Pause) Please, line up according to the numbers on your desks.B: (Pause) OK, I’m number 28. (Pause) Where should I go?A: (Pause) Go to the front and wait there.Question: What number is B?A)27B)28C)29D)30Answer: B) 28Explanation: In the dialogue, student B mentions that he is number 28.5、What are the children doing in the picture?A. They are playing soccer.B. They are playing basketball.C. They are studying.Answer: AExplanation: The picture shows the children with soccer balls, so they are playing soccer.6、How old is the girl in the conversation?A. She is seven.B. She is eight.C. She is nine.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation mentions that the girl is in the second grade, which is usually for eight-year-olds.7.Listen to the dialogue between two students in a school library and answer the question.A: Hi, have you found the book you’re looking for?B: No, I haven’t. It’s supposed to be in the science section, but I can’t seem to find it.Question: What is the main topic of the dialogue?A) Finding a bookB) Reading a bookC) Borrowing a bookD) Returning a bookAnswer: AExplanation: The dialogue focuses on the difficulty one student is having in finding a book, making option A the correct answer.8.Listen to the following instructions and fill in the blanks.A teacher is giving instructions to a group of students for a science experiment.Teacher: “First, you need to gather all the materials. You’ll need a test tube, a beaker, and a piece of filter paper. Make sure you put on your safety goggles and gloves before starting. Now, pour the liquid into the test tube. Then, carefully transfer the liquid to the beaker using a pipette. Finally, place the filter paper over the beaker’s opening and wait for the liquid to filter through.”Question: What are some of the materials mentioned in the instructions?A) Test tube, beaker, filter paperB) Safety goggles, gloves, pipetteC) Liquid, filter paper, test tubeD) Beaker, filter paper, safety gogglesAnswer: AExplanation: The teacher specifically mentions a test tube, a beaker, and a piece of filter paper as the materials needed for the experiment, making option A the correct answer.9.听力原文：A: Good morning, everyone. It’s time for our English class. Who can tell me what we are learning today?B: Well, we’re learning about animals.Questions:1.What time is it?2.What are they talking about?Answer:1.B: It’s morning.2.B: They are talking about animals.Explanation:This question tests the students’ ability to understand the context and extract specific information from a short conversation. The first question asks about the time, and the second question asks about the topic they are discussing.10.听力原文：A: Look at these apples. They are red and big.B: Yes, they are delicious. Do you want some?A: No, thanks. I have some oranges at home.Questions:1.What color are the apples?2.What does A have at home?Answer:1.B: The apples are red.2.A: A has some oranges at home.Explanation:This question checks the students’ ability to listen for details and answer questions based on the information provided in a short dialogue. The first question asks about the color of the apples, and the second question asks about what A has at home.11.Listen to the conversation between two friends and choose the correct answer.A. They are going to the library.B. They are going to the park.C. They are going to the museum.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation goes like this: “Hey, John, do you want to go somewhere this weekend?” “Yeah, sure, where do you want to go?” “How about the park? We can play soccer and have a picnic.” Therefore, the correct answer is B, as they are going to the park.12.Listen to the dialogue between a teacher and a student and complete the sentence with the missing word.Teacher: “Hi, Tom,how was your science project?”Tom: “It was great, Mrs.Smith. We built a model of a solar system.”Teacher: “That sounds fascinating! What did you learn from doing the project?”Answer: a lotExplanation: The dialogue indicates that the teacher is asking Tom about what he learned from his science project. Tom responds by saying that he learned “great,” which implies that he learned a lot. Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is “a lot.”二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、What is the name of the storybook character who wears a red cape?A. Snow WhiteB. CinderellaC. SupermanD. Peter PanAnswer: DExplanation: Superman, also known as Clark Kent, is the character from the DC Comics universe who wears a red cape. The other options are characters from different stories or universes. Snow White is from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Cinderella is from “Cinderella,” and Peter Pan is from “Peter Pan.”2、Which of the following words means “to give or provide”?A. borrowB. lendC. receiveD. takeAnswer: BExplanation: The word “lend” means to give or provide something to someone, usually with the expectation that it will be returned. The other options have different meanings: “borrow” means to take something that belongs to someone else, “receive” means to get something given to you, and “take” means to get or bring something from one place to another.3、A. How many apples do you have?B. What color is your cat?C. How old are you?D. Where is your school?Answer: AExplanation: The question asks about the number of apples, which is a quantity. The correct answer is the one that asks about a quantity, he nce “How many apples do you have?”4、A. I like to play football.B. She is eating ice cream.C. They are reading books.D. We are going to the park.Answer: CExplanation: The question asks for an activity that is being done by a group. “They are reading books” indicates an activity being performed by a group, while the other options describe individual activities or the action of going to a place.5.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The cat is sleeping on the __________.A. chairB. sofaC. bedAnswer: BExplanation: The correct answer is “sofa” because it is a common place where a cat might be found sleeping. “Chair” and “bed” are also possible, but “sofa” is the most typical spot for a cat to rest.6.Which sentence is correct?A. She is go to the market.B. He is going to the library.C. They are go to the park.Answer: BExplanation: The correct sentence is “He is going to the library.” The verb “be going” is used to express future actions. In option A, “go” should be “going.” In option C, “go” should also be “going,” and the subject-verb agreement is incorrect.7、What time do you usually go to bed?A) In the morningB) At noonC) In the afternoonD) At nightAnswer: D) At nightExplanation: This question tests the stud ent’s understanding of common daily routines. “Go to bed” typically happens at night when it’s time to sleep. The other options are incorrect as they refer to times of the day when people are generally awake and active.8、Which of the following is not a fruit?A) AppleB) BananaC) TomatoD) CarrotAnswer: D) CarrotExplanation:This question aims to assess the student’s knowledge of food classification. An apple, banana, and tomato are all classified as fruits in a culinary context, although a tomato is botanically a fruit but often treated as a vegetable in cooking. A carrot, however, is a root vegetable, not a fruit. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Carrot, as it is the only option that is not a fruit.9.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The cat was very_______because it was very sick.A. happyB. sadC. tiredD. playfulAnswer: B. sadExplanation: The sentence describes a cat that is “very sick,” which would naturally lead to it feeling sad. The other options do not logically fit the context of the sentence.10.Select the correct verb form to complete the sentence.If it_______tomorrow, we will go to the park.A. rainsB. will rainC. is rainingD. rainAnswer: A. rainsExplanation: The sentence uses “If” to introduce a conditional state ment. In the present conditional, the correct form of the verb is “rains” for the second condition of the sentence, which is in the simple present tense. The other options are not grammatically correct in this context.11、Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:The cat_______on the roof since this morning.A. is sittingB. sitsC. has been sittingD. satAnswer: C. has been sittingExplanation: The sentence requires a verb form that indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to now, hence ‘has been sitting’ is the correct choice which is in the present perfect continuous tense.12、Select the word that best completes the sentence:My sister loves_______books about science.A. readB. readsC. readingD. to readingAnswer: C. readingExplanation: When using the verb ‘love’ (or similar verbs like enjoy, dislike, etc.), it is grammatically correct to follow it with the gerund form of the verb (‘reading’) rather than the infinitive (‘to read’) or base form (‘read’). Therefore, ‘reading’ is the best choice to complete the sentence.三、完型填空（10分）Passage:Last weekend, the students of Class 4A went on a field trip to the local zoo. They were excited to see all the different animals. The zookeeper gave them a special tour, explaining the habits and diets of each animal.The first animal they saw was a giraffe. “Giraffes are the tallest land animals,” the zookeeper said. The students were amazed by their long necks and spotted coats. Then, they visited the penguin exhibit. “Penguins are flightless birds,” the zookeeper explained. The students watched as the penguins waddled around the pool.After that, they moved to the primate section. There, they met a clever monkey. “Monkeys use their tails for balance,” the zookeeper pointed out. The students were fascinated by the monkey’s agility and intelligence.As they continued their tour, they saw a turtle. “Turtles are reptiles and they can live for a very long time,” the zookeeper said. The students were intrigued by the turtle’s slow movements.Finally, they reached the birdhouse. The zookeeper showed them a variety of birds. “Birds have wings, so they can fly,” the zookeeper explained. The students were captivated by the colorful feathers and the birds’ songs.1.The students were excited to see all the different animals in the __________.a.libraryb.schoold.park2.The zookeeper gave them a__________tour of the zoo.a.boringb.specialc.shortd.long3.The giraffe is the tallest land animal with a __________.a.short neckb.long neckc.thin taild.colorful coat4.Penguins are__________birds.a.flightlessrgec.loudd.colorful5.The students were fascinated by the monkey’s __________.a.long tailb.bright furc.agility and intelligenced.loud voiceAnswers:2.b. special3.b. long neck4.a. flightless5.c. agility and intelligence四、阅读理解（26分）Reading ComprehensionRead the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The Friendly GardenIn the heart of a small village, there was a beautiful garden known to everyone as the Friendly Garden. It was not just any ordinary garden; it was a magical place where flowers danced in the breeze, trees whispered secrets to each other, and the sun always shone brightly. The villagers loved this special place because it brought joy and happiness to their lives.Every morning, Ms. Green, the village gardener, would wake up early and tend to her plants. She watered the flowers, pruned the bushes, and sang cheerful songs that made the garden come alive. All the creatures in the garden loved her singing, and they would gather around her as she worked. There were butterflies fluttering from one flower to another, bees buzzing while collecting nectar, and birds chirping merrily from the branches of the trees.One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the garden. She was new tothe village and felt a bit shy. As she walked through the gate, she saw Ms. Green working hard and decided to help out. Ms. Green was delighted and taught Lily how to plant seeds and care for the young saplings. Before long, Lily had made many new friends in the garden – both human and animal!From that day on, Lily visited the garden every day after school. She learned so much about nature and how to take care of the environment. The garden became her favorite place in the whole world, and she knew that she would always cherish the memories she made there.Questions:1.What was special about the Friendly Garden?A. It was a magical place.B. It was an ordinary garden.C. It was always dark.D. It was located in a big city.2.Who helped Lily feel welcome in the garden?A. The villagers.B. The animals.C. Ms. Green.D. Her classmates.3.What did Lily learn from her experiences in the garden?A. How to sing songs.B. How to make magical potions.C. How to take care of the environment.D. How to build a house.Answers:1.A. It was a magical place.2.C. Ms. Green.3.C. How to take care of the environment.This exercise should be appropriate for fourth-grade students learning English, providing them with an engaging story along with comprehension questions to test their understanding.五、写作题（16分）Writing TaskImagine you are a detective at the scene of a mystery. Write a short report describing what you observed and what clues you found. Be sure to include details about the location, the weather, and any objects or people that were present. Use at least five different sentence structures and try to include some interesting vocabulary.Example:Detective Report: The Lost Pet MysteryLocation: Park Avenue Park, during a sunny afternoonWeather: Clear with a gentle breezeObservations:1.The park was bustling with families enjoying the sunny weather.2.Near the playground, a small, muddy footprint was visible in the grass.3.On the bench where the pet owner last saw the dog, there was a torn piece of a red scarf.4.The dog’s collar, with the name tag “Buddy,” was lying on the ground.Clues:1.The muddy footprint suggests that the dog may have been chasing something or running through mud.2.The red scarf could be a piece of clothing that the dog got tangled in or that was dropped by a person.3.The presence of Buddy’s collar indicates that the dog is still in the area, possibly scared or lost.Conclusion:Further investigation is needed to determine the fate of Buddy. The clues suggest that the dog might be nearby, and we should continue searching the park, perhaps checking the areas where the footprint was found.Parsing:•The student demonstrates the ability to create a structured report by including a clear introduction (Location and Weather), a body withdetailed observations, and a conclusion.•The use of different sentence structures is evident, such as simple sentences (The park was bustling with families), compound sentences (Near the playground, a small, muddy footprint was visible in the grass), andcomplex sentences (The red scarf could be a piece of clothing that the dog got tangled in or that was dropped by a person).•Interesting vocabulary i s used to enhance the report, such as “bustling,”“gentle breeze,” “muddy footprint,” “torn,” “collar,” and“fate.”•The student shows an understanding of how to present clues logically and how to conclude with a call to further action or investigation.。
