甘肃省英语小升初测试试卷及解答一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1.Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question.Question: What time does the school bus arrive in the morning?A) 7:30B) 8:00C) 8:30Answer: A) 7:30Explanation: The recording clearly states that the school bus arrives at 7:30 in the morning. Listen carefully for the specific time mentioned.2.Listen to the dialogue and match the information with the correct person.Person A: Hi, Jack. Are you ready for the English test tomorrow?Person B: Yeah, I think so. But I’m a bit worried about the listening section.Question: Who is worried about the listening section of the English test?A) Person AB) Person BAnswer: B) Person BExplanation: Person B responds t o Person A’s question by saying they are worried about the listening section of the English test.3.Listen to the passage and answer the following question.Passage: … In preparation for the primary to junior high school transition, studentsshould focus on improving their English listening and speaking skills. Regular practice with English audio materials and engaging in conversations with native speakers can significantly enhance these skills. …Question: What are two ways students can improve their English listening and speaking skills for the primary to junior high school transition?A) Reading English books and watching TV showsB) Practicing with English audio materials and engaging in conversations with native speakersAnswer: B) Practicing with English audio materials and engaging in conversations with native speakersExplanation: The passage specifically mentions that practicing with English audio materials and engaging in conversations with native speakers are two effective ways for students to improve their English listening and speaking skills in preparation for the primary to junior high school transition.4、 Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer.•Question: What time does the train leave for Beijing?•A)8:00 amB)B)9:00 amC)C)10:00 amAnswer: B) 9:00 amExplanation: The dialogue mentions, “The train to Beijing leaves at 9 o’clock in the morning.” This directly corresponds to option B.5、 Listen to the short passage and answer the following question. •Question: How many days did the speaker spend on the camping trip?•A)Three daysC)B)Four daysD)C)Five daysAnswer: A) Three daysExplanation: The passage states, “We went camping for three days in the mountains. It was an amazing experience.” This clearly indicates that the camping trip lasted for three days, hence option A is correct.6、 Listen to the announcement and select the correct action. •Announcement: “Attention all students, due to heavy rain, the outdoor sports event scheduled for today has been postponed to tomorrow afternoon.Please come prepared with your sports gear.”•Question: What should students do?•A)Bring their sports gear today.D)B)Attend the event as planned.E)C)Come prepared tomorrow afternoon.Answer: C) Come prepared tomorrow afternoon.Explanation: The announcement clearly states that the outdoor sports event has been postponed to tomorrow afternoon and that students should come prepared with their sports gear. This matches option C, which is the correct action for students to take.7、 Listen to the short dialogue and choose the best answer. •Question: What time does the movie start?• A. 7:00 p.m.• B. 7:30 p.m.• C. 8:00 p.m.•Answer: B•Explanation: The dialogue states, “The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. We should arrive at the theater by 7:15 p.m. to get good seats.” The key information is that the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.8、Listen to the short passage and answer the question.•Question: How many days does the student have to finish the project? • A. 5 days• B. 10 days• C. 15 days•Answer: C•Explanation: The passage mentions, “You have been given 15 days to complete your science project. Please ensure you submit it by thedeadline.” The student has 15 days to finish the project.9、Listen to the conversation and select the missing word.•Question: The teacher said, “Remember to bring your_____to the exam tomorrow.”• A. books• B. pencils• C. calculators•Answer: B•Explanation: In the conversation, the teacher likely said something along the lines of, “Remember to bring your pencils and erasers to the exam tomorrow. They will be needed for marking your answers.” The missing word that fits the context is “pencils.”10、 Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question. Question: What time does the school start?A. 8:00 a.m.B. 8:30 a.m.C. 9:00 a.m.Answer: BExplanation: The recording clearly states, “The school starts at 8:30 a.m. Please be punctu al.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.11、 Listen to the dialogue and select the missing word in the sentence. Dialogue:Student A: Hi, do you know when the English exam is?Student B: Yeah, it’s_______next week.A. on TuesdayB. in TuesdayC. on the TuesdayAnswer: AExplanation: In English, we use “on” before days of the week when specifying a particular day. The correct phrase is “on Tuesday”, so the answer is A. “In” is not used in this context, and “on the Tuesday” while technically correct, is less commonly used in informal speech.12、 Listen to the short passage and answer the following question. Passage: Gansu Province has a rich cultural heritage, especially in its traditional art forms. One of the most famous is the Dunhuang Mogao Caves, which are known for their stunning murals and Buddhist statues. Question: What is Gansu Province famous for in terms of traditional art forms?A. Ancient ruinsB. Dunhuang Mogao CavesC. Silk Road artifactsAnswer: BExplanation: The passage mentions that Gansu Province is famous for its traditional art forms, specifically citing the Dunhuang Mogao Caves as oneof the most famous examples. Therefore, the correct answer is B, the Dunhuang Mogao Caves.二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）1.Question:What is the correct pronunciation of the word “computer”?A. /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/B. /kəmˈpɜːtə(r)/C. /kəmˈpjuːdər/D. /kəmˈpɜːdər/Answer: AExplanation: The correct pronunciation of “computer” is /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/, with the stress on the first syllable and the vowel sound “uː” in the middle.Choice A correctly reflects this pronunciation.2.Question:He____playing basketball with his friends after school.A. likesB. likeC. likedD. likingAnswer: AExplanation: The sentence is in the present simple tense, indicating ahabitua l or general action. The subject “He” is singular, so the verb should be in its third-person singular form. “Likes” is the correct form here, making choice A the answer.3.Question:“What time is it?” is a question used to ask about the:A. dateB. weatherC. time of dayD. person’s nameAnswer: CExplanation: The question “What time is it?” is a standard way to inquire about the current time of day. Therefore, choice C, “time of day,” is the correct answer. The other options do not correspond to this question: A refers to the specific day of the month, year, etc.; B is related to the atmospheric conditions; and D is used to ask someone’s name.4、 Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation commonly used in Gansu Province?A)TrainB)AirplaneC)BoatD)AutomobileAnswer: C) BoatExplanation: Gansu Province, located in northwestern China, is primarilya landlocked region with few major rivers or lakes that would make boats a common mode of transportation. Trains, airplanes, and automobiles are more commonly used for transportation in Gansu.5、 Which festival in Gansu Province is celebrated with the Lantern Festival, often featuring colorful lanterns and riddle games?A)Mid-Autumn FestivalB)Spring FestivalC)Lantern Festival (specifically for this question)D)Double Ninth FestivalAnswer: C) Lantern Festival (specifically for this question)Explanation: While lanterns and riddles are associated with various celebrations in China, the Lantern Festival (or Yuanxiao Festival) is specifically known for its display of colorful lanterns and traditional games involving solving riddles. It falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.6、 Which city in Gansu Province is famous for its Terracotta Warriors and Horses, often considered a symbol of Ch ina’s ancient history?A)LanzhouB)TianshuiC)JiayuguanD)None of the above, as they are located in Shaanxi ProvinceAnswer: D) None of the above, as they are located in Shaanxi ProvinceExplanation: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, also known as theTerracotta Army, are a collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China. They are located near Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province, not Gansu Province. This question tests the knowledge of geographical and cultural associations.7、Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word “examine”?A. examimeB. exaimeC. examinD. examineAnswer: DExplanation: The correct spelling of the word “examine” is D. “Examine” means to inspect or study something in detail, and it is spelled with an “e” at the end. The other options are incorrect spellings.8、The teacher asked us to_______the text before the class.A. readB. readsC. readingD. to readAnswer: AExplanation: In this sentence, the infinitive form of the verb “to read” is used as a complement after the verb “ask”. However, when “ask” isfollowed by a direct object (in this case, “us”) and an infinitive clause, the infinitive marker “to” is often omitted. Therefore,the correct formis the bare infinitive “read”.9、He usually_____his homework at 7 p.m.A. doesB. doC. doingD. to doAnswer: AExplanation: This sentence is in the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual or routine actions. The subject “he” is athird-person singular pronoun, so the verb “do” must be conjugated to match. The correct form of “do” for a third-person singular subject in the simple present tense is “does”. Therefore, the correct answer is A.10、_____ is your brother doing?A. WhatB. WhereC. HowD. WhyAnswer: AExplanation: This question asks about the activity your brother is engaged in. “What” is the appropriate word to inquire about an action or activity. “Where” asks for a location, “How” asks for a manner or method, and “Why” asks for a reason. Since the question is about what he’s doing, the answeris A.11、She often_____her homework at school.A. doB. doesC. doingD. to doAnswer: BExplanation: The subject “she” is a third-person singular pronoun, so the verb should be in its third-person singular form. “Does” is the correct form of “do” for third-person singular. “Do” is for first and second persons, “doing” is the present participle form, and “to do” is the infinitive form. The sentence is in the present simple tense, so the answer is B.12、_____ do you have lunch?A. WhatB. WhenC. WhereD. HowAnswer: BExplanation: This question asks about the time of day when lunch is eaten.“When” is the appropriate word to inquire about time. “What” asks for details about t he meal itself, “Where” asks for a location, and “How”asks for a manner or method. Since the question is about the timing of lunch, the answer is B.三、完型填空（10分）Section 3: Cloze TestPassage:As a primary school student in Gansu Province, Li Ming was eagerly lookingforward to the English entrance exam for junior high school. He had been studying hard, especially in English, hoping to make a smooth transition to the next level. One day, while practicing, he came across a passage that was both challenging and informative.Passage Content (with blanks):Li Ming’s teacher advised him to focus on reading comprehension, which was a crucial part of the exam. She said, “Understanding the 1 of the passage is key. Look for clues in the first and last paragraphs, as they often give you an 2 of what the passage is about.”As he read, Li Ming encountered a few 3 words, but he remembered his teacher’s tip to guess their meanings from the context. He found that the passage was discussing the importance of 4 learning in the digital age, emphasizing the need for students to develop both online and offline skills. Feeling more confident, Li Ming continued. Suddenly, he came to a part where the passage described how technology had made English learning more 5. He smiled, realizing that he was already experiencing this firsthand through the various apps and online resources he used to study.Cloze Test Questions:1. 1 blank: The word that best fits here is “_____”•A) content•B) structure•C) designAnswer: A) contentExplanation: The passage is discussing reading comprehension, and the first step in that is understanding the content or main idea of the passage.2. 2 blank: The phrase that best completes the sentence is “_____”•A) impression•B) definition•C) overview•D) explanationAnswer: C) overviewExplanation: The first and last paragraphs of a passage often give an overall picture or overview of what the passage is about.3. 3 blank: The word that appropriately describes the situation is “_____”•A) familiar•B) common•C) unfamiliar•D) easyAnswer: C) unfamiliarExplanation: Li Ming encountered words he didn’t know, indicating they were unfamiliar to him.4. 4 blank: The term that matches the context is “_____”•A) physical•B) traditional•D) theoreticalAnswer: C) digitalExplanation: The passage is discussing the importance of digital learning in the digital age.5. 5 blank: The adjective that aptly describes the effect of technology on Englishlearning is “_____”•A) complicated•B) accessible•C) boring•D) restrictiveAnswer: B) accessibleExplanation: The passage states that technology has made English learning moreaccessible, indicating that it has made learning easier or more within reach.四、阅读理解（26分）Title: English for Primary to Junior High Transition in Gansu ProvinceSection Four: Reading ComprehensionPassage:“The Adventure of Little Red Riding Hood” is a classic fairy tale that has been told for generations. It tells the story of a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who lives in a small village surrounded by forests. Oneday, her grandmother fell ill, and Little Red Riding Hood decided to take her favorite basket of goodies to visit her. On her way, she encountered a cunning wolf who tricked her into going into the forest, promising a short cut. Unbeknownst to Little Red Riding Hood, the wolf’s true intention was to get to her grandmother first and disguise himself as her.Little Red Riding Hood, innocent and trusting, followed the wolf’s advice and soon found herself lost in the deep forest. Meanwhile, the wolf reached the grandmother’s house and devoured her, dressing up in her clothes and waiting for Little Red Riding Hood. When Little Red Riding Hood arrived, she was shocked to see her “grandmother” looking so different. However, a brave h unter happened to be passing by and overheard the wolf’s plan. He quickly came to the rescue, killing the wolf and saving both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother.Questions:1.What is the name of the protagonist in “The Adventure of Little Red RidingHood”?Answer: Little Red Riding HoodExplanation: The story revolves around a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood who embarks on a journey to visit her sick grandmother. 2.What did the wolf promise Little Red Riding Hood to lure her into the forest?An swer: A shortcut to her grandmother’s house.Explanation: The wolf tricks Little Red Riding Hood by promising her afaster way to reach her grandmother’s house, knowing full well it would lead her deeper into the forest.3.Who saved Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother from the wolf?Answer: A brave hunter.Explanation: The passage mentions that a brave hunter overheard thewolf’s plan and came to the rescue, killing the wolf and thus saving both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother.五、写作题（16分）Section V: Writing TaskQuestion:Imagine you are Li Hua, a student from Gansu Province who has just finished your primary school education and is eagerly anticipating your entrance into junior high school. Write a letter to your future English teacher,Ms. Green, introducing yourself and expressing your excitement about learning English at a new level. In your letter, please include:1.A brief introduction about yourself (age, hobbies, etc.).2.Your experience with English so far (what you’ve learned, any challe ngesfaced).3.Your goals for English learning in junior high school.4.A specific question or area of English you would like to improve upon.Sample Answer:Dear Ms. Green,Subject: Looking Forward to Learning English with YouHello, my name is Li Hua, and I am thrilled to be writing this letter to you as I prepare to embark on my journey in junior high school. I am excited about the prospect of joining your class and enhancing my English skills under your guidance.Firstly, let me introduce myself briefly. I am 12 years old and have just completed my primary school education with flying colors. My hobbies include reading books, playing basketball, and exploring nature. I find joy in learning new things and am always eager to challenge myself academically. When it comes to English, I have been fascinated by the language since I first started learning it in primary school. I have enjoyed learning basic vocabulary, grammar rules, and even simple conversations. However, I must admit that pronunciation and speaking fluently in front of others have been my biggest challenges. Despite these obstacles, I have never lost my passion for the language and have always strived to improve.As I step into junior high school, I have set some ambitious goals for my English learning. Firstly, I aim to improve my listening comprehension, so that I can understand English-language materials like movies and podcasts without much difficulty. Secondly, I want to enhance my speaking skills, particularly my confidence in expressing myself in English. Lastly, I aspire to become proficient in writing essays and compositions that showcase mythoughts and ideas clearly and eloquently.One specific area of English that I would like to improve upon is my vocabulary. I understand that a rich vocabulary is crucial for effective communication and expressing oneself precisely. Therefore, I would appreciate any tips or resources you could recommend to help me expand my vocabulary efficiently.In conclusion, I am eagerly looking forward to working with you, Ms. Green, and to the exciting adventures that await me in the world of English learning. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and I hope to meet you soon. Warm regards,Li HuaAnalysis:The writing task prompts the student to write a letter to their future English teacher, incorporating various aspects of personal introduction, English learning experiences, goals, and a specific area for improvement. The sample answer provides a well-structured response, beginning with a formal greeting and clear subject line. It then transitions smoothly into a self-introduction, highlighting the student’s age, hobbies, and enthusiasm for learning.The answer effectively addresses the experience with English, acknowledging both achievements and challenges faced. The goals set for English learning in junior high school are ambitious yet achievable, demonstrating thestudent’s determination and ambition. Furthermore, the inclusion of a specific area for improvement (vocabulary) and a request for resources or tips shows the student’s proactive approach to learning.Overall, the letter is well-written, polite, and sincere, effectively conveying the student’s excitement and anticipation for the upcoming academic year.。
