2024-2025学年牛津版英语小学四年级上学期自测试卷与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.A. What’s the weather like today?B. It’s sunny today.C. I like sunny weather.Answer: BExplanation: The dialogue is about the weather, and the correct answer is “It’s sunny today.”2、Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.A. How old is Tom?B. Tom is ten years old.C. I have two cats.Answer: AExplanation: The question asks a bout Tom’s age, and the correct answer is “Tom is ten years old.”3、Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.A. What time is it now?B. How are you today?C. What’s the weather like?D. Where is the school?Answer: CExplanation: The question asks about the weather, and the correct response should be related to weather information.4、Listen to the short passage and complete the sentence with the missing word.We have a science fair next week. There will be many____________from different classes. They will show their projects to everyone.A. studentsB. teachersC. parentsD. guestsAnswer: AExplanation: The passage mentions a science fair involving different classes, which implies that students from those classes will be participating. Therefore, “students” is the correct completion for the sentence.5.Listen to the dialogue and answer the question.A: How old are you, Tom?B: I’m nine years old.Question: How old is Tom?Answer: Nine years old.Explanation: The dialogue clearly states that Tom is nine years old.6.Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.Question: What animal can swim the fastest in the ocean?A) ElephantB) SharkC) RabbitAnswer: B) SharkExplanation: While elephants can swim, sharks are known for their speed in the water, making them the correct answer to the question. Rabbits are land animals and not known for their swimming abilities.7、Listen to the dialogue between Sarah and her teacher, Mr. Thompson. What subject does Sarah need help with?a)Mathematicsb)Sciencec)EnglishAudio Clip: (In the real test, there would be an audio clip here.)Sarah: “Mr.Thompson, I’m having trouble understanding some of the grammar rules in our English lessons.”Mr. Thompson: “Of course, Sarah. Let’s go over them together after class today.”Answer: c) EnglishExplanation: From the dialogue, it is clear that Sarah is seeking help withher English grammar rules.8、Listen to the short passage about Tom’s daily rou tine. What time does Tom usually wake up?a)6:00 AMb)7:30 AMc)8:15 AMAudio Clip: (In the real test, there would be an audio clip here.)Narrator: “Tom has a very busy schedule. He wakes up early every morning at six o’clock to practice his piano before school starts. After practicing for an hour, he gets ready for school and leaves home by seven-thirty.”Answer: a) 6:00 AMExplanation: The passage mentions that Tom wakes up at six o’clock in the morning to practice his piano before school.9.Listen to the dialogue between two students, Alex and Jamie, talking about their favorite subjects. Choose the correct answer.A. What is Alex’s favorite subject?1.Math2.English3.ScienceB. What is Jamie’s favorite subject?1.Math2.English3.ScienceAnswer:A. 1. MathB. 2. EnglishExplanation:In the dialogue, Alex mentions, “I like math because it’s challenging and fun.” This indicates that math is Alex’s favorite subject. Jamie says, “I love English because we read books and write essays.” This suggests that Jamie’s favorite subject is English.10.Listen to a short passage about the solar system. Choose the correct answer.What is the second-largest planet in our solar system?1.Jupiter2.Saturn3.EarthAnswer:1.JupiterExplanation:According to the passage, the solar system consists of eight planets. The order from the largest to the smallest is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. Therefore, Jupiter is the second-largest planet in our solar system.11、Listen to the conversation between a teacher and a student talking abouta school trip. Choose the place where they are planning to go.A. The zooB. The museumC. The parkAnswer: B. The museumExplanation: In the conversation, the teacher mentions that they will be learning about dinosaurs and ancient civilizations, which indicates that the school trip is planned to the museum rather than the zoo or the park.12、Listen to the dialogue where two friends discuss their favorite books. What type of book does Sarah prefer?A. Adventure storiesB. Mystery novelsC. Science fictionAnswer: A. Adventure storiesExplanation: During the dialogue, Sarah expresses her excitement about reading books with pirates and treasure hunts, which clearly points to her preference for adventure stories over mystery novels or science fiction.二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe an action that happened yesterday?A. I am walking to the park today.B. We went to the museum yesterday.C. She will go to the store tomorrow.D. They are eating ice cream at the beach now.Answer: BExplanation: The correct answer is B because “went” is the past tense of the verb “go,” indicating an action that happened in the past, specifically yesterday. The other options use present tense verbs or future tense verbs, which do not describe past actions.2、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The cat was very________because it was missing its favorite toy.A. happyB. sadC. angryD. excitedAnswer: BExplanation: The correct answer is B. “Sad” is the appropriate word to describe the cat’s emotional state because losing a favorite toy is typically something that would cause sadness. The other options do not logically fit the context of the sen tence. “Happy” would suggest the cat is enjoying something, “angry” would imply a response to an irritant, and “excited” would suggest anticipation or joy, which are not suitable in this context.3、Which of the following words is an example of a verb?A)HappyB)JumpC)BeautifulD)SlowAnswer: B) JumpExplanation: A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, “Jump” is the only option that represents an action. The other options are adjectives which describe qualities or states (Happy - feeling, Beautiful - appearance, Slow - speed).4、Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank: I will meetyou_______the school gate at 4 o’clock.A)onB)inC)atD)overAnswer: C) atExplanation: The preposition “at” is used here to indicate a specific location for the meeting. When referring to a precise point or small place, such as a gate, we use “at”. “On” is typically used with surfaces, “in” is used to show something is inside or within an area, and “over” suggests being above something, none of which fit the context of meeting at the school gate.5、What is the correct past tense form of the verb “go”?A)goedB)wentC)goinD)goAnswer: B) wentExplanation: The past tense form of the verb “go” is “went.” Option A is the incorrect past participle form, option C is the present participle form, and option D is the base form of the verb.6、Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense?A)I am eating an apple yesterday.B)She was watching TV when the phone rang.C)They have been playing soccer all afternoon.D)He will go to the park tomorrow.Answer: B) She was watching TV when the phone rang.Explanation: The past simple tense is used to describe actions or states that happened in the past. Option B correctly uses the past simple tense with “was watching,” indicating a specific past event. Option A uses the present perfect tense, option C uses the present perfect continuous tense, and optionD uses the future simple tense.7、Which of the following sentences uses t he correct form of the verb “to be”?A) The cat is on the mat.B) The cat are on the mat.C) The cats is on the mat.D) The cats be on the mat.Answer: A) The cat is on the mat.Explanation: The sentence “The cat is on the mat.” uses the correct singular f orm of the verb “to be” which is “is” when the subject is singular like “cat”. Options B, C, and D contain errors in subject-verb agreement or incorrect usage of the verb “to be”.8、Choose the correct possessive adjective to complete the sentence: “The_______book is on the table.”A) itsB) it’sC) itD) its’Answer: D) its’Explanation: The possessive adjective “its’” is used to show possession. However, in standard English, there’s no apostrophe in “its” when it is a possessive adjective. The correct answ er should actually be “its” without the apostrophe (option D is incorrect as presented). “Its” demonstrates ownership, while “it’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has”, and “it” is simply the third-person singular pronoun.9.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.The cat is sleeping on the __________.A. bedB. tableC. chairAnswer: A. bedExplanation: The correct answer is “bed” because it is common to find a cat sleeping on a bed, which provides comfort and warmth.10.Which of the following is a plural noun?A. boyB. girlsC. childAnswer: B. girlsExplanation: The word “girls” is a plural noun because it is the plural form of “girl,” which refers to more than one girl. “Boy” and “child” are singular nouns.11、What is the past tense of the verb “go”?A)GoedB)WentC)GoesD)GoneCorrect Answer: B) WentExplanation:The past tense of the verb “go” is irregular and changes to “went.” We use “went” when we talk about going somewhere in the past. For example, “Yesterday, I went to the park.”12、Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word “happy.”A)SadB)AngryC)TiredD)HungryCorrect Answer: A) SadExplanation:The word “sad” is the antonym (opposite) of “happy.” When someone is not feeling happy but rather down or unhappy, they are described as being sad. Other options like angry, tired, and hungry are different emotions or states and do not directly contrast with happiness.三、完型填空（10分）Section 3: Cloze TestRead the passage below and choose the best word to fill in each blank from the options given.The 1. thing that comes to mind when thinking about autumn is the beautiful 2. of the leaves. As the season changes, the leaves start to change color, from green to shades of 3., red, and orange. Children often enjoy 4. in the piles of leaves, while adults might prefer to take a walk in the park and 5. the crisp air.1.A. first B. second C. last D. third2.A. scenery B. weather C. season D. temperature3.A. yellow B. blue C. purple D. white4.A. swimming B. hiking C. playing D. eating5.A. feel B. see C. hear D. smellAnswers:1.A. first2.A. scenery3.A. yellow4.C. playing5.A. feel四、阅读理解（26分）Reading ComprehensionPassage:The Mystery of the Missing CatIt was a bright and sunny day in the small town of Willow Creek.Mrs. Thompson’s cat, Whiskers, had been missing for three whole days, and everyone in the neighborhood was worried. Mrs. Thompson loved her cat very much and decided to ask for help from the children in the neighborhood.Tommy, a boy who lived next door, offered to search for Whiskers. He printed out flyers with Whiskers’ picture on them and distributed them around town. His friend Sarah joined him and suggested they check under bushes and in trees because cats sometimes get stuck or hide there. They looked everywhere but still couldn’t find Whiskers.On the third day, while Tommy and Sarah were searching near the riverbank,they heard a faint meowing sound coming from an old wooden boat that was tied up at the riverside. When they went closer to investigate, they found Whiskers inside the boat! The poor cat had gotten trapped inside and couldn’t get out. Sarah ran to get some help while Tommy stayed with Whiskers. Soon enough, Mr. Johnson from down the street came with a pair of pliers and freed Whiskers from the boat.Mrs. Thompson was overjoyed when she heard the news. She thanked Tommy, Sarah, and Mr. Johnson for their help and gave Whiskers a big hug. From that day on, Whiskers wore a collar with a bell so that he could be easily found if he wandered off again.Questions:1.Why did Mrs.Thompson ask the neighborhood children for help?A. Because she was too busy.B. Because she was worried about Whiskers.C. Because she didn’t like Whiskers a nymore.D. Because she wanted the children to play with Whiskers.2.Where did Tommy and Sarah eventually find Whiskers?A. Under a bush.B. In a tree.C. Inside an old wooden boat.D. Near the riverbank (but not in the boat).3.What did Mrs. Thompson do to make sure Whiskers wouldn’t get lost again?A. She put a bell on his collar.B. She kept Whiskers inside all the time.C. She tied Whiskers to the boat.D. She asked the neighbors to watch Whiskers constantly.Answers:1.The correct answer is B. Because she was worried about Whiskers.2.The correct answer is C. Inside an old wooden boat.3.The correct answer is A. She put a bell on his collar.五、写作题（16分）Title: My Ideal School GardenWrite a short essay describing your ideal school garden. Include the following elements in your essay:1.Purpose of the Garden: What is the main goal of your ideal school garden? (e.g., to grow vegetables, flowers, or as a learning space)2.Types of Plants: What types of plants would you plant in your ideal garden?(e.g., vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers)3.Design Features: How would you design the garden? (e.g., raised beds, paths, seating areas)4.Activities: What activities would students be able to do in the garden?(e.g., planting, watering, weeding, harvesting)5.Benefits: What benefits do you think an ideal school garden would bringto the students and the school community?Example:My Ideal School GardenIn my opinion, an ideal school garden should serve as a vibrant learning space where students can connect with nature and grow their own food. The main goal of my ideal school garden would be to teach students about the importance of sustainable agriculture and the value of healthy eating habits.Firstly, I would plant a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in the garden. Students could learn how to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, and basil. This would provide them with hands-on experience and encourage them to try new, healthy foods.The garden would be designed with raised beds, making it easy for students of different heights to work in the garden. I would also include a path around the garden, with seating areas where students can sit and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. This would be a perfect spot for group discussions or quiet reflection.Students would be able to participate in various activities in the garden, such as planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. This hands-on learning experience would help them understand the importance of taking care of plants and the environment. Additionally, students could also learn about soil composition, composting, and the life cycle of plants.An ideal school garden would bring numerous benefits to both students andthe school community. For students, it would provide an opportunity to learn about nature, develop a sense of responsibility, and appreciate the hard work that goes into growing food. For the school community, it would promote a healthier lifestyle, foster environmental stewardship, and create a more connected and engaged school environment.Analysis:This essay effectively addresses all the elements required in the prompt. The author clearly outlines the purpose of the garden, provides examples of the types of plants, describes the design features, lists the activities that students can engage in, and explains the benefits of having an ideal school garden. The essay demonstrates a good understanding of the topic and uses vivid language to create a picture of the ideal school garden.。
