2024年四川省成都市英语中考自测试题及解答参考一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.A. The man is going to the library to study.B. The woman is borrowing a book from the library.C. The library is closed on weekends.Answer: AExplanation: In the conversation, the man mentions he needs to study for an exam and plans to go to the library to do so. This indicates he is going to study there, not that the woman is borrowing a book or that the library is closed on weekends.2、Listen to the following short dialogue and complete the sentence with the missing word you hear.W: I think we should_______the project as soon as possible because the deadline is approaching.M: Yes, I agree. We do n’t want to rush, but we need to make sure everything is in order.Answer: get startedExplanation: The missing word in the sentence is “get started,” which is thephrase used to indicate beginning a task or project. The context of the conversation is about starting the project promptly to meet the approaching deadline.3、Listen to the following conversation and answer the question.M: Hi, do you have any plans for this weekend?W: Not really. I think I’ll just stay home and relax.Q: What does the woman plan to do this weekend?A: Stay home and relax.B: Go shopping.C: Visit a friend.D: Travel to a new city.Answer: AExplanation: In the conversation, the woman clearly states that she plans to stay home and relax over the weekend.4、Listen to the following passage and answer the question.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. With just a few clicks, we can send messages to friends and family all over the world. However, this convenience comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest concerns is the potential for cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs when someone uses the Internet to harass, threaten, or intimidate another person. This behavior can have serious consequences, including emotional distress and even depression. It’s imp ortant for us to be aware of these risks and take stepsto protect ourselves.Q: What is the main concern mentioned in the passage?A: The ease of communication.B: The potential for cyberbullying.C: The cost of using the Internet.D: The difficulty of finding information online.Answer: BExplanation: The passage specifically discusses the issue of cyberbullying as the main concern, emphasizing the negative consequences it can have on individuals.5、Listen to the conversation between two friends and choose the correct answer.A)They are planning a trip.B)They are discussing a book.C)They are watching a movie.Answer: A)Explanation: The conversation mentions a trip to the mountains next weekend, which indicates they are planning a trip.6、Listen to the short passage and answer the question.Question: What is the speaker’s main concern about the weather?A)It is too hot.B)There might be a storm.C)It is too cold.Answer: B)Explanation: The speaker mentions that there are thunderstorms predicted in the afternoon, expressing concern about the weather.7.You will hear a conversation between two friends, discussing their favorite book. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the name of the book they are discussing?A. “The Great Gatsby”B. “Pride and Prejudice”C. “To Kill a Mockingbird”D. “1984”Answer: B. “Pride and Prejudice”Explanation: The conversation mentions that the book is set in the early 19th century and revolves around a young woman named Elizabeth Bennet, which is characteristic of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”8.Listen to a short passage about the benefits of exercise. Choose the statement that is NOT mentioned in the passage.A. Exercise improves cardiovascular health.B. Exercise can help reduce stress levels.C. Exercise is beneficial for weight loss.D. Exercise has no impact on mental health.Answer: D. Exercise has no impact on mental health.Explanation: The passage discusses how exercise can help improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress levels, and aid in weight loss. However,it does not mention that exercise has no impact on mental health, which is the incorrect statement.9、Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.Question: What is the man’s opinion about the new restaurant in town?A. He thinks it’s very good.B. He doesn’t like it at all.C. He thinks it’s average.D. He hasn’t been there yet.Answer: AExplanation: The man says, “I went there last weekend and I must say, it’s incredible. The food is amazing and the service is top-notch.” This indicates that he thinks the new restaurant is very good.10、Listen to the following conversation and answer the question you hear.Question: What are the speakers discussing?A. The weather forecast for the next week.B. A book they recently read.C. A movie they want to see.D. Their plans for the weekend.Answer: DExplanation: The speakers are making plans for the weekend. One says, “Do you want to go hiking or stay in and watch a movie?” This shows that they arediscussing their weekend plans.11.Listen to the following conversation and answer the question.A: How do you usually go to school?B: Well, I usually take the bus, but today I’m walking because it’s such a beautiful day.Question: How does the speaker usually go to school?A) By walkingB) By busC) By carD) By bikeAnswer: B) By busExplanation: The spea ker says, “Well, I usually take the bus,” which indicates that they usually go to school by bus.12.Listen to the following dialogue and complete the sentence with the correct option.A: Did you watch the movie last night?B: Yes, I did. It was amazing. Th e______was so good that I couldn’t stop watching.A)musicB)storyC)actorsD)sceneryAnswer: B) storyExplanation: The speaker mentions that the movie was amazing, and the reason they couldn’t stop watching is likely because of the story. The other options (music, actors, scenery) are important aspects of a movie, but the context suggests that the story was the primary factor in their enjoyment.13.You will hear a short conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question that follows.What does the woman plan to do on Saturday?A. Go to the beach.B. Visit her grandparents.C. Study for her exams.Answer: BExplanation: The woman mentions that she needs to visit her grandparents on Saturday, which indicates her plan for the day.14.Listen to a short interview with a local chef about her favorite recipe. Answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option.What is the chef’s favorite ingredient in her recipe?A. Garlic.B. Olive oil.C. Lemon.Answer: CExplanation: The chef explicitly states that lemon is her favorite ingredientwhen she talks about her recipe, making it the correct answer.15.Listen to the conversation and answer the question.W: Hey, John, how was your English exam this morning?M: Oh, it was okay. I think I did well on the reading and writing sections, but the listening part was really tough for me.Question: What did John think about the listening part of the exam?A) It was easy for him.B) It was okay.C) It was tough.D) He didn’t take it.Answer: C) It was tough.Explanation: John mentioned that the listening part of the exam was “really tough for me,” which indicates that he found it challenging.16.Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks.M: How do you like your new job, Sarah?W: Well, it’s been a great experience so far. I like my colleagues and the work environment is quite nice. However, one thing that I’ve noticed is that the______________________ is really slow. It takes me about 30 minutes to get to work every day.Question: What is the problem Sarah has noticed with her job?A) The colleagues are not friendly.B) The work environment is not nice.C) The transportation is slow.D) The pay is low.Answer: C) The transportation is slow.Explanation: Sarah mentioned that the “one thing that I’ve noticed is that the transportation is really slow,” which indicates that she has encountered issues with the transportation to her workplace.17.You will hear a short conversation between two friends. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the woman’s major in university?A) BusinessB) EngineeringC) ArtD) LiteratureAnswer: A) BusinessExplanation: In the conversation, the woman mentions that she is majoring in Business, so the correct answer is A) Business.18.You will hear a short interview with a famous scientist. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the scientist’s main research area?A) Environmental ScienceB) PhysicsC) MedicineD) ChemistryAnswer: A) Environmental ScienceExplanation: During the interview, the scientist explicitly states that he specializes in Environmental Science. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Environmental Science.19、What does Alex invite Jordan to do this weekend?•A) Go hiking•B) Help his sister move•C) Attend a barbecue•D) Go to the cinemaAnswer: C) Attend a barbecueExplanation: In the conversation, Alex invites Jordan to a barbecue at Sarah’s place. This can be seen from the line “Actually, I’ve been invited to a barbecue at Sarah’s place. Do you want to come along?”20、Why can’t Jordan accept Alex’s invitation?•A) He has to work•B) He is going hiking•C) He has a prior commitment to help his sister•D) He is not feeling wellAnswer: C) He has a prior commitment to help his sisterExplanation: Jordan declines the invitation because he had previously made a commitment to assist his sister with moving to a new apartment. This is evident when Jordan says, “I already promised my sister I’d help her move to a newapartment on Saturday.”二、阅读理解（30分）Reading ComprehensionPassage:In recent years, the popularity of online learning platforms has soared. These platforms offer a wide range of courses, from academic subjects to vocational training, making education more accessible to people worldwide. However, the effectiveness of online learning has been a topic of debate among educators and students.One of the main advantages of online learning is its flexibility. Students can learn at their own pace and convenience, which is particularly beneficial for those who have other commitments like jobs or family responsibilities. Additionally, online courses often come with interactive elements such as videos, quizzes, and discussion forums, which can enhance the learning experience.On the other hand, some argue that online learning lacks the personal touch of traditional classroom settings. Face-to-face interactions with instructors and peers are essential for learning, they claim. Moreover, the self-discipline required to complete online courses can be challenging for some students, leading to lower completion rates.Despite these challenges, many students have successfully completed online courses and even gained valuable skills and knowledge. One such student is Emily,who recently graduated with a degree in computer science. Emily credits her online learning experience for her ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing technology industry.Questions:1.What is one of the main advantages of online learning mentioned in the passage?A) Higher completion ratesB) FlexibilityC) Lower costsD) Increased interaction with peers2.Why do some people believe online learning is less effective than traditional classroom settings?A) It lacks interactive elements.B) It does not provide personal touch.C) It is too expensive.D) It is not available in all areas.3.How does the passage describe Emily’s experience with online learning?A) It was unproductive and she dropped out.B) It was challenging but she gained valuable skills.C) It was too easy and she did not learn much.D) It was similar to traditional classroom settings.Answers:1.B) Flexibility2.B) It does not provide personal touch.3.B) It was challenging but she gained valuable skills.三、完型填空（15分）Instructions:Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to fill in each blank. There are 5 blanks in total.Passage:Last summer, my family and I decided to take a trip to the countryside. We were all looking forward to (1)_______some t ime away from the city’s hustle and bustle. As we drove through the winding roads, the scenery became more and more (2) _______. The green hills and the clear blue sky were a welcome (3)_______to the grey buildings we were used to seeing. When we finally arrived at our destination, a quaint little cottage awaited us. It was surrounded by a beautiful garden filled with (4)_______of wildflowers. That evening, after a hearty dinner, we sat outside under the stars, feeling (5)_______and content.Questions:1.__A. spending__ B. spend C. spent D. to spend2.__A. breathtaking__ B. breathless C. breathy D. breath3.__A. change__ B. exchange C. chance D. challenge4.__A. bouquets__ B. bunches C. branches D. bundles5.__A. peaceful__ B. peace C. peacely D. piecefulAnswers:1.A. spending2.A. breathtaking3.A. change4.B. bunches5.A. peacefulThis cloze test assesses vocabulary, collocation, and context comprehension. The correct words fit naturally into the sentences and contribute to the overall meaning and flow of the text.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、The old man______(sit) quietly in the corner of the room, surrounded by his memories.A)sitsB)is sittingC)satD)had satAnswer: B) is sittingExplanation: The sentence describes an ongoing action in the present, so the present continuous tense is appropriate. “The old man is sitting” indicates that the action of sitting is currently happening.2、If I______(be) more careful, I wouldn’t have made so many mistakes on the test.A)amB)wereC)wasD)will beAnswer: B) wereExplanation: This sentence is a conditional statement expressing a past possibility. The correct form to use here is the past subjunctive, which is “were” for the first-person singular “I.” The sentence would be complete as “If I were more careful,” but since it’s not a complete sentence, we use “were” instead of “am.”3、After the meeting, she decided (stay)___ at home rather than go to the party.Answer: to stayExplanation: The correct form here is the infinitive “to stay.” After/Instead of + [verb-ing] requires the second verb to be in its infinitive form when used in comparisons or choices, hence “decide to stay” rather than “stay.”4、If I (have)___ enough money, I would buy a new car.Answer: hadExplanation: In conditional sentences that refer to situations contrary to fact (unreal situations in the present or future, or past), the second conditional (If + past simple, would + base verb) or third conditional (If + past perfect, would have + past participle) can be used. Here, “had” is used to express a hypothetical situation in the present or future.5.The___________(be) of the meeting is still uncertain.Answer: isExplanation: The subject “the___________of the meeting” is singular and refers to a specific entity, so the verb should be in the third person singular form, which is “is”.6.If___________(you be) at the store, I would have bought the milk.Answer: you had beenExplanation: The sentence presents a hypothetical situation in the past. The conditional perfect tense “if + subject + had + past participle” is used to express a past condition with a result in the past, so the correct form of the verb is “had been”.7、After the meeting, the manager,___________(he) went to the café for a cup of coffee, had to rush back to the office because of an urgent phone call. Answer: whoExplanation: The sentence requires a relative pronoun that refers to the subject ‘the manager.’ Since it is a person and the clause is non-restrictive (it adds extra information but is not essential to the main meaning), ‘who’ is the correct choice.8、The students___________(finish) their homework before they can go out to play.Answer: must finishExplanation: The context implies an obligation that needs to be fulfilled before another action can take place. Therefore, the modal verb ‘must’ followed by the base form of the verb ‘finish’ correctly conveys this necessity.9.In the__________(be) room, we can see a beautiful painting on the wall.答案：present解析：本题考查形容词。
