2024年外研版英语小升初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、Listen to the following dialogue and answer the question:A: Good morning, can I help you with something?B: Yes, I’m looking for the English section.Q: Where is the English section located?Answer: A1Explanation: In the dialogue, the customer asks for the English section, and the shop assistant responds with “the English section,” indicating that the location of the English section is known to the shop assistant.2、Listen to the following conversation and choose the correct answer:A: I can’t find my phone. Have you seen it anywhere?B: I think I saw it on the desk earlier.Q: What did the second speaker think about the phone?A)He thought it was in the bag.B)He thought it was on the desk earlier.C)He thought it was in the kitchen.D)He thought it was missing.Answer: B2Explanation: The second speaker clearly states that they saw the phone on the desk earlier,which is why the correct answer is B.3、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question you hear.Question: What is the student’s favorite subject?A. MathB. EnglishC. ScienceD. HistoryAnswer: BExplanation: The student says, “I think English is my favorite subject becauseI like reading books and writing stories.” Thus, the an swer is English.4、Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the missing words you hear.Question: W: Hello, John. How was your school day?M: It was quite good, but ___________.W: Really? What happened?M: Well, I had a math test, and ___________.Answer:M: It was quite good, but I didn’t do very well.W: Really? What happened?M: Well, I had a math test, and I didn’t get many of the questions right.Explanation: The dialogue indicates that John had a good day overall butdid not perform well in his math test. The missing words are “but I didn’t do very well” and “I didn’t get many of the questions right,” respectively.5、You are listening to a conversation between a teacher and a student. The student is asking for advice on choosing a subject for his future studies. Listen carefully and choose the correct answer.A. The student wants to study math because it’s interestin g.B. The student wants to study history because it’s his favorite subject.C. The student wants to study science because it’s the most popular subject.D. The student wants to study art because he’s good at drawing.Answer: BExplanation: The student mentions that he enjoys history and wants to learn more about it. The teacher suggests that history could be a good choice for him.6、You are listening to a short dialogue between two friends discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the following question.What are they planning to do this weekend?A. Go to the beach.B. Visit a museum.C. Go hiking in the mountains.D. Stay home and watch movies.Answer: CExplanation: One of the friends mentions that they have heard good things about the nearby hiking trails, and they decide to go hiking this weekend.7.You are listening to a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans.Alice: Hi Bob, what are you doing this weekend?Bob: I’m going to the museum with my f amily. How about you, Alice?Alice: Oh, I’m planning to visit the park and go for a picnic with my friends.Question: What is Bob’s plan for this weekend?A. Visiting the parkB. Going for a picnicC. Visiting the museumD. Staying homeAnswer: CExplanation: In the conversation, Bob mentions that he is going to the museum with his family. Therefore, the correct answer is C.8.You are listening to a teacher giving instructions to a group of students.Teacher: Good morning, class! Today, we are going to have a science experiment. First, I need everyone to gather around the lab table. Make sure you wear your lab coats and safety goggles.Question: What is the teacher instructing the students to do?A. Go to the libraryB. Wear lab coats and safety gogglesC. Have a picnicD. Go for a runAnswer: BExplanation: In the teacher’s instructions, she specifically mentions that the students need to wear lab coats and safety goggles for the science experiment. Therefore, the correct answer is B.9.You hear a conversation between two students, Alice and Bob, discussing their favorite subjects. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What subject does Alice prefer?A) MathB) ScienceC) EnglishD) HistoryAnswer: C) EnglishExplanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I really enjoy English class because we get to read a lot of interesting books.” This indicates that her favorite subject is English.10.You hear a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about a school project. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What does the teacher ask the student to do?A) To bring a book to classB) To write a report on a science experimentC) To complete a math assignmentD) To prepare a presentation for the next classAnswer: D) To prepare a presentation for the next classExplanation: The teacher says, “For tomorrow’s class, I would like each of you to prepare a short presentation about what you’ve learned so far in this unit.” This request from the teacher i ndicates that the student is asked to prepare a presentation.11.Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the question.A. What is the weather like today?B. How are they planning to spend their weekend?C. What is the boy’s favorite sport?Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the girl asks the boy about his weekend plans, indicating that the topic is about how they are going to spend their weekend. The weather and the boy’s favorite sport are not mentioned in the conversation.12.Listen to the dialogue and complete the sentence.A. The teacher is explaining the rules of a new game.B. Two students are discussing their weekend trip.C. The principal is addressing the school assembly.Answer: AExplanation: The dialogue is between a student and a teacher, and the teacher is providing instructions or explanations about something, which suggests that the context is related to a game or activity being introduced or explained. Theother two options, about a weekend trip or a school assembly, do not fit the context of the dialogue.二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1、Choose the word that best completes the sentence.The cat is very_______and often sits in the sun.A. activeB. lazyC. healthyD. intelligentAnswer: B. lazyExplanation: The sentence describes a cat that often sits in the sun, which suggests a behavior associated with being inactive or relaxed. Therefore, “lazy” is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.2、Select the sentence that correctly uses the past tense.A. I am playing soccer with my friends yesterday.B. She was eating ice cream in the park last night.C. They were watching TV at the movie theater yesterday.D. He is sleeping now, but he will go to the gym later.Answer: C. They were watching TV at the movie theater yesterday.Explanation: The past tense is used to describe actions that happened in the past. Option C correctly uses the past continuous tense (“were watching”)to describe an action that took place at a specific past time (“yesterday”). The other options use the present tense or future tense, which are not appropriate for describing past events.3、Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.The cat is sleeping on the ___________.A. carpetB. sofaC. floorAnswer: AExplanation: The sentence describes a cat sleeping, which suggests a soft, comfortable surface. “Carpet” is the most appropriate choice among the options provided, as it is commonly used to describe a surface where a cat might sleep.4、Select the sentence that correctly uses the past tense.A. I go to the park yesterday.B. She eats an apple last night.C. They watched a movie last week.Answer: CExplanation: The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. “Last week” indicates a past action, so “They watched a movie last week” is the correct sentence. The other options have incorrect verb tenses: “go” should be “went,” and “eats” should be “ate.”5.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.The cat is sleeping on the __________, where the sunlight is streaming in.A. tableB. bedC. matD. floorAnswer: D. floorExplanation: The sentence describes a cat sleeping in a location where sunlight is streaming in. The floor is the most common place for a cat to sleep, especially if it’s warm, making it the most suitable option among the choices provided.6.Select the word that does not belong in the following list.a.appleb.bananac.tomatod.fishAnswer: D. fishExplanation: The words “apple,” “banana,” and “tomato” are all types of fruits. “Fish,” on the other hand, is a type of food that comes from the water and is not a fruit. Therefore, it does not belong in the list of fruits.7.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.I was___________by the beautiful scenery along the river when I was walking.A. surprisedB. attractedC. frightenedD. interestedAnswer: BExplanat ion: The word “attracted” is the best choice as it fits the context of being drawn to or fascinated by the scenery. The other options do not convey the same meaning in this context.8.Select the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.If it___________tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.A. rainsB. will rainC. rainedD. has rainedAnswer: AExplanation: The correct form of the verb in this sentence is the simple present tense, which is used to express a general truth or habitual action. Since the sentence is talking about a possible future event (canceling the picnic), the simple present tense is the appropriate choice.9.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.The cat is sleeping in the sun, feeling________and comfortable.A. happyB. hotC. warmD. tiredAnswer: C. warmExplanation: The sentence describes the cat feeling comfortable in the sun. “Warm” is the appropriate word to describe a feeling that is associated with comfort in a sunny environment.10.Select the correct option to complete the sentence.If it rains tomorrow, we________go to the park.A. will notB. won’tC. can’tD. couldAnswer: B. won’tExplanation: The sentence indicates a future event that will not happen if it rains. The correct contraction for “will not” is “won’t.”11、Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject in the following sentence:The committee_______on the new project tomorrow.A)discussB)discussesC)are discussingD)is discussingAnswer: B) discussesExplanation: The subject “committee” is treated as singular in this context, so we use the singular form of the verb “discusses”. The sentence also indicates a future action from the perspective of the present, hence the use of the simple present tense to express a scheduled future event.12、Select the correct comparative form of the adjective in the given sentence:This book is_______than that one.A)more interestingB)interestingerC)more much interestingD)interestingerAnswer: A) more interestingExplanation: For multi-syllable adjectives like “interesting,” the comparative form is typically created by using “more” before the adjective, thus making it “more interesting.” Options B and D are incorrect forms; option C incorrectly adds emphasis in an ungrammatical way.三、完型填空（10分）Task 3: Gap FillingRead the passage and choose the best word for each gap from the options given below. Write the letter A, B, C, D, or E on the answer sheet.In the small town of Willowbrook, there was a peculiar little store called“The Oddities.” The store was known for its unique and strange items that were often 1. by the townspeople. The owner of the store, Mr. Thompson, was a 2. man who always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.One sunny afternoon, a young girl named Emily walked into “The Oddities.” She had heard about the store from her grandmother, who had always 3. it with great curiosity. Emily was looking for a special gift for her birthday, and she thought she might find it at “The Oddities.”As she browsed through the shelves, she noticed a 4. old mirror that seemed to be 5. at her. The mirror was covered in dust, but she could see her reflection clearly in it. She felt a strange pull towards the mirror and decided to buy it.The next day, Emily brought the mirror home and placed it in her room. To her amazement, whenever she looked into the mirror, she saw different images from the past. It was as if the mirror had a way of showing her the 6. of time.1.A. appreciated B. disliked C. ignored D. admired E. questioned2.A. kind B. mysterious C. strict D. lazy E. selfish3.A. loved B. forgotten C. disliked D. ignored E. admired4.A. shiny B. dusty C. cracked D. broken E. unique5.A. calling B. watching C. staring D. laughing E. whispering6.A. moments B. secrets C. dreams D. fears E. memoriesAnswers:1.B2.A3.A4.B5.C6.E四、阅读理解（26分）Part IV: Reading Comprehension (20 points)Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive architectural feats in history. It was built over many centuries, with the earliest parts constructed during the 7th and 8th centuries BC. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles (21,000 kilometers) across northern China, protecting what was once the Chinese Empire from invasions by nomadic groups.Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall cannot be seen from space with the naked eye. This myth likely arose because it is such a well-known landmark. However, astronauts have taken pictures of the wall, which can be seen in these images. The wall’s visibility in space also depends on the lighting and weather conditions.Many tourists visit the Great Wall each year, especially the sections near Beijing, such as Badaling and Mutianyu. These areas are more accessible and offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The Great Wall is not just a touristattraction; it is a symbol of the strength and determination of the Chinese people and a testament to the engineering skills of ancient times.Questions:1.When were the earliest parts of the Great Wall of China constructed?•A) 7th and 8th centuries AD•B) 7th and 8th centuries BC•C) 1st and 2nd centuries AD•D) 1st and 2nd centuries BCAnswer: B) 7th and 8th centuries BC2.What is the approximate length of the Great Wall of China?•A) 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)•B) 8,000 miles (13,000 kilometers)•C) 13,000 miles (21,000 kilometers)•D) 21,000 miles (34,000 kilometers)Answer: C) 13,000 miles (21,000 kilometers)3.Which of the following statements about the Great Wall is NOT true according to the passage?•A) It is a famous tourist attraction.•B) It can easily be seen from space with the naked eye.•C) It is a symbol of the Chinese people’s strength and determination.•D) Some of the most visited sections are near Beijing.Answer: B) It can easily be seen from space with the naked eye.This reading comprehension exercise is tailored to assess the student’s ability tounderstand and extract information from a given text, which is a crucial skill for their next academic stage.五、写作题（16分）Write a short passage about your favorite animal. Describe its appearance, characteristics, and why you like it so much. Use at least three sentences for each aspect.Example:My favorite animal is the panda. Pandas have a thick, fluffy coat that keeps them warm in the cold weather. They are black and white, with a round face and big, round eyes. Pandas are very gentle and love to eat bamboo. I like pandas because they are so cute and they have a very unique appearance. They are also endangered, so I want to protect them.解析：这个示例中，作者选择了大熊猫作为他最喜欢的动物，并从外观、特点和原因三个方面进行了描述。
