2024-2025学年牛津译林版英语小学四年级上学期模拟试题与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、What is the weather like today?•A) Sunny•B) Rainy•C) SnowyAnswer: A) SunnyExplanation:The speaker in the audio clearly states, “It’s a beautiful sunny day today.” Therefore, the correct answer is A) Sunny. Students should listen for key words that describe the weather and match them with the given options.2、Where does the conversation take place?•A) In a library•B) In a restaurant•C) In a classroomAnswer: B) In a restaurantExplanation:The dialogue includes phrases such as “Can I have the menu, please?” and “I’d like to order the chicken, please,” which are typical ina restaurant setting. By recognizing these contextual clues, students can deduce that the conversation takes place in a restaurant, making B the correct answer.This format ensures that students not only understand the spoken English but also comprehend the context and can make logical inferences based on the information provided.3、What are the two animals that the teacher mentioned in the story?A. A cat and a dog.B. A bird and a fish.C. A horse and a rabbit.Answer: A. A cat and a dog.Explanation: The teacher said, “Listen, here comes a cat meowing and a dog barking.” This indicates that the two animals mentioned were a cat and a dog.4、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.M: What are you doing, Tom?T: I’m coloring my picture.M: Oh, that’s nice. What color are you using?T: I’m using blue and yellow.Question: What color is Tom using for his picture?A. Red and green.B. Blue and yellow.C. Pink and orange.Answer: B. Blue and yellow.Explanation: The student, Tom, explicitly states that he is using blue and yellow to color his picture.5、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer. (听对话，选择正确的答案.)A. The girl is going to the park.B. The boy is going to the movies.C. The children are going shopping.Answer: B. The boy is going to the movies.Explanation: In the dialogue, the boy mentions he will go to see a new cartoon film that evening, while the girl talks about her plans to visit the park another day.6、Listen to the short passage and decide if the following statement is true or false. (听短文，判断下列陈述是否正确.)The library opens at 9 AM every day except Sunday when it opens at 10 AM.Answer: True.Explanation: The passage states that the library’s regular opening time is at 9 AM, but on Sundays, it starts one hour later due to a special schedule.7、Listen to the conversation between two friends and choose the correct answer.A. They are talking about their favorite subject.B. They are discussing the weather.C. They are planning a school trip.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation starts with one of the friends saying, “It’s such a sunny day today!” which indicates that they are discussing the weather.8、Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct words.Mom: (6)__________ are you doing, Tom?Tom: I’m reading a book.Mom: (7)__________ book is it?Tom: It’s a science fiction book.Mom: (8)__________ you like it?Tom: Yes, I really like it.Answer: 6. What, 7. What, 8. DoExplanation: The blanks in the dialogue should be filled with the correct words to complete the sentence properly. “What are you doing?” is a common way to ask someone what they are doing. “What book is it?” is a question asking about the type of book. “Do you like it?” is a question asking for the person’s opinion about the book.9、Listen to the dialogue between Sarah and her teacher. What subject does Sarah say she likes best?A. MathB. ScienceC. EnglishAnswer: C. EnglishExplanation: In the dialogue, Sarah mentions that she enjoys learning new words and reading stories, which indicates her preference for English class.10、Listen to the conversation about the school trip. Where are the students planning to go?A. The zooB. The museumC. The parkAnswer: B. The museumExplanation: During the conversation, the teacher mentions that they will be visiting exhibits and seeing historical artifacts, suggesting that the destination is a museum.11.You will hear a dialogue between two friends. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is Tom doing at the moment?A. Reading a book.B. Playing soccer.C. Eating lunch.Answer: BExplanation: In the dialogue, Tom says, “I’m playing soccer with my friends right now,” which indicates that he is currently playing soccer.12.You will hear a short passage about animals. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the main idea of the passage?A. Animals are very intelligent.B. Animals live in different habitats.C. Animals communicate in various ways.Answer: BExplanation: The passage describes different types of habitats where animals live, such as forests, oceans, and mountains. The main idea is that animals live in various habitats.二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:“The cat_______on the roof.”A) sit B) sits C) sittingAnswer: B) sitsExplanation: The correct form of the verb “to sit” in the third person singular (he/she/it) is “sits.” This matches the singular subject “The cat.”2、Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence:“I will meet you_______the library.”A) in B) at C) onAnswer: B) atExplanation: When referring to a specific location such as a building, the preposition “at” is used. In this case, meeting “at the library” indicatesthe precise meeting spot.3.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:The cat likes to sleep in the ___________.A. treeB. boxC. deskAnswer: AExplanation: The correct word to complete the sentence is “tree” because cats often sleep in high places to feel safe. The other options, “box” and “desk,” are not typical places where cats would choose to sleep.4.Which of the following is a homophone?A. thereB. theirC. they’reAnswer: CExplanation: “They’re” is a homophone because it is pronounced the same as “there” but has a different meaning. “They’re” means “they are,” while “there” refers to a place. “Their” is also a homophone, but since the question asks for only one answer, “they’re” is the correct choice.5、What is the correct form of the verb for the sentence: “The cat_______on the mat.”?A) sitB) sitsC) sittingD) satAnswer: B) sitsExplanation: The sentence requires the simple present tense form of the verb “to sit” that agrees with the singular subject “the cat.” Therefore, “sits” is the correct answer.6、Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: “_______ are my friends.”A) TheyB) ThemC) TheirD) TheseAnswer: A) TheyExplanation: The sentence calls for a subject pronoun that refers to the friends, which makes “they” the appropriate choice among the options given. “They” is used as the subject of the se ntence before the verb “are.”7、What is the main color of the rainbow?A)BlueB)RedC)YellowD)GreenAnswer: B) RedExplanation: The main color of the rainbow is red, as it is the color that is most visible from the outside of the rainbow’s spectrum.8、Which of the following is not a planet in our solar system?A)JupiterB)VenusC)MarsD)EarthAnswer: B) VenusExplanation: Venus is not a planet in our solar system; it is the second planet from the Sun and is often referred to as Earth’s “sister planet” due to its similar size and composition. However, it is classified as a planet, so the correct answer would be one of the other options. In this case, the question seems to have an error since Venus is indeed a planet. If the question is corrected to ask for a non-planet, the correct answer would be B) Venus, but the provided answer assumes the question is correct as given.9、What time is it if the big hand is on 12 and the small hand is on 5?•A) 12:05•B) 5:00•C) 12:00•D) 5:12Answer: B) 5:00Explanation: In a clock, when the big (minute) hand points to 12, it indicates that it’s an exact hour. The small (hour) hand being on 5 tells usthat it is 5 o’clock. Therefore, the correct answer is 5:00.10、Which of the following words has a different pronunciation for the underlined part?•A) cake•B) face•C) hat•D) nameAnswer: C) hatExplanation: In this question, we are looking at the pronunciation of the ‘a’ in each word. The words “cake,” “face,” and “name” all have the ‘a’ pronounced as /eɪ/. However, in the word “hat,” the ‘a’ is pronounced as /æ/, which is different from the others. Thus, the word with a different pronunciation for the underlined part is “hat.”11.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.The cat was very__________when it saw the bird.A. tiredB. scaredC. happyAnswer: B. scaredExplanation: The sentence describes a situation where the cat might be frightened by seeing the bird. Therefore, “scared” is the appropriate word to complete the sentence.12.Select the sentence that does not follow the same pattern as the others.A. The boy ran fast.B. The girl jumped high.C. The dog barked loudly.D. The bird flew away.Answer: D. The bird flew away.Explanation: The first three sentences describe actions that involve physical activity (running, jumping, barking). The fourth sentence describes a bird flying away, which is an action but does not involve a physical activity in the same way as the others. Therefore, “The bird flew away” does not follow the same pattern.三、完型填空（10分）Oxford Treehouse Edition English Grade 4 First Semester TestPart Three: Cloze TestRead the passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given below.If I had a magic wand, I would wave it and change the world in many ways. First, I would make sure everyone had enough food to eat. I would plant gardens in every empty space and create farms in the deserts. Then, I would use my wand to create clean water for everyone. I would clean up the rivers and lakes and build new wells. After that, I would make the world a safer place. I would buildhospitals in every community and train doctors and nurses to help people. Lastly, I would ensure that everyone had access to education. I would build schools in remote areas and hire teachers to teach children. One day, I hope my dreams come true.1.I would plant gardens in every empty space and create farms in the __________.a) mountainsb) desertsc) forestsd) oceans2.I would use my wand to create clean water for __________.a) the animalsb) the citiesc) everyoned) the rivers3.I would build hospitals in every community and train doctors and nurses to __________.a) teachb) healc) explored) discover4.I would ensure that everyone had access to __________.a) jobsb) educationc) foodd) money5.One day, I hope my dreams__________come true.a) canb) doc) willd) mayAnswers:1.b) deserts2.c) everyone3.b) heal4.b) education5.c) will四、阅读理解（26分）Reading ComprehensionRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Rainforest is a magical place, full of colorful birds, tall trees, and mysterious creatures. It is one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. The rainforest is home to about 50% of all the plants and animals on the planet. It is also known as the “lungs of the Earth” because it produces more oxygen than any other ecosystem.One of the most fascinating aspects of the rainforest is its biodiversity. There are over 2.7 million species of plants and animals living in the rainforest. Many of these species are not found anywhere else in the world. The rainforest is also a source of many useful resources, such as food, medicine, and raw materials for industry.Unfortunately, the rainforest is facing serious threats. Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are some of the biggest problems facing the rainforest. If we do not take action, the rainforest may disappear within the next 100 years.1.Why is the rainforest known as the “lungs of the Earth”?a)It is the largest ecosystem on Earth.b)It produces more oxygen than any other ecosystem.c)It has the most trees in the world.d)It is the oldest ecosystem on Earth.2.How many species of plants and animals are there in the rainforest?a)1 millionb)2.7 millionc)10 milliond)50 million3.What are some of the problems that are threatening the rainforest?a)Deforestation, pollution, and climate changeb)Lack of resources and technologyc)Invasive species and diseased)Overpopulation and lack of educationAnswers:1.b) It produces more oxygen than any other ecosystem.2.b) 2.7 million3.a) Deforestation, pollution, and climate change五、写作题（16分）Title: A Letter to My Favorite AuthorWrite a letter to your favorite author, expressing your admiration for their work and explaining why you enjoy reading their books. Include the following points in your letter:1.Introduce yourself and mention the author’s book that you particularly like.2.Describe what you find most appealing about the book and the author’s writing style.3.Share a personal experience or memory related to the book.4.Express your hope that the author will continue to write more captivating stories.Example:Dear Mr. Rowling,I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Emily, and I am a huge fan of your work. I particularly enjoy your Harry Potter series, which has become my favorite books of all time.What I find most appealing about your writing is the way you create such vivid and immersive worlds. The characters are so well-developed and relatable, and I feel like I am a part of their adventures. The magical elements in the books are fascinating, and your ability to blend them seamlessly into a realistic setting is truly impressive.I remember when I first read “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in fourth grade. It was my birthday, and I received the book as a gift from my parents.I couldn’t put it down and ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. It was the first time I experienced such a deep connection with a story and its characters.I am eagerly waiting for the next book in the series, and I hope you will continue to write more captivating stories in the future. Your books have inspired me to read more and to dream big, and for that, I am truly grateful.Thank you for all the wonderful stories you have shared with us. I look forward to reading more of your magical adventures.Sincerely,EmilyAnalysis:The example letter is well-structured and follows the given points. It starts with a personal introduction and a mention of the favorite author’s book. The writer describes the appealing aspects of the book and the author’s writing style, providing specific examples. The personal experience of reading the bookon their birthday adds an emotional connection and makes the letter more authentic. Lastly, the writer expresses hope for future books and gratitude, which concludes the letter in a positive and appreciative manner.。
