广东省东莞市英语小学三年级上学期2024年自测试题与参考答案

2024年广东省东莞市英语小学三年级上学期自测试题
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 dialogue between two friends and choose the correct answer.
A. How old is Mike?
B. How tall is Tom?
C. What color is the car?
Answer: B
Explanation: The dialogue goes like this:
Person A: “Tom, how tall are you?”
Person B: “I am 1.5 meters tall.”
So, the correct answer is “B. How tall is Tom?”
2、Listen to the story and fill in the blanks with the missing words.
The little rabbit had a basket of_______fruit. He went to the_______to sell them. On his way, he met a_______and gave him some fruit. The_______thanked him and bought all the fruit.
Answer: 1. delicious 2. market 3. wolf 4. man
Explanation: The story goes like this:
The little rabbit had a basket of delicious fruit. He went to the market to sell them. On his way, he met a wolf and gave him some fruit. The man thanked him
and bought all the fruit.
3、Listen to the dialogue between two friends. What are they talking about? (Audio not provided; assume this is a placeholder for where the audio clip would be played.)
A) Their favorite sports.
B) A book they both read.
C) Their plans for the weekend.
Answer: B) A book they both read.
Explanation: In the dialogue, the two friends discuss the characters and plot of a book they have recently finished reading together. They mention specific details from the story that indicate they are talking about a shared reading experience.
4、Listen to the short passage about a day at school. What activity does the narrator describe doing first when they got to school? (Audio not provided; assume this is a placeholder for where the audio clip would be played.)
A) Playing in the playground.
B) Handing in homework.
C) Having breakfast in the classroom.
Answer: B) Handing in homework.
Explanation: The passage clearly states that upon arriving at school, the narrator’s first action was to hand in their completed homework before proceeding to other activities like playing or eating breakfast.
5、Question: Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.
A. The boy wants to buy a pen.
B. The girl wants to buy a ruler.
C. They both want to buy a notebook.
Answer: B
Explanation: In the dialogue, the girl says, “I need a ruler, please.” This indicates that she wants to buy a ruler.
6、Question: Listen to the following sentence and choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
He is a good __________.
A. teacher
B. student
C. doctor
Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is asking about the occupation of a person. The word “teacher” is the correct choice because it refers to a person who teaches.
7、What does Sarah want to drink?
A. Water
B. Juice
C. Milk
Recording:“Sarah: Mom, I’m thirsty. Can I have something to drink? Mom: Sure, what would you like?
Sarah: I’d like some juice, please.”
Answer: B. Juice
Explanation: In the dialogue, Sarah expresses that she is thirsty and when asked what she would like to drink, she specifically asks for juice.
8、Where did Tom go on his vacation?
A. The beach
B. The mountains
C. The city
Recording:“Tom: It was great! I went to the beach with my family. We built sandcastles and swam in the sea every day.”
Answer: A. The beach
Explanation: When asked about his vacation, Tom mentions that he went to the beach with his family where they engaged in activities such as building sandcastles and swimming in the sea.
Teachers and students should ensure that the recordings corresponding to these questions are prepared and played during the test session.
9.Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.
A. What is the weather like today?
B. How old is the girl?
C. Where does the boy live?
Answer: B
Explanation: The dialogue mentions the girl’s age, so the correct question
is about her age.
10.Listen to the short passage and complete the sentence with the missing word.
The cat likes to sleep on the ____________.
A. sofa
B. chair
C. bed
Answer: C
Explanation: The passage describes the cat’s favorite place to sleep, which is on the bed.
11.Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer.
A. The boy is reading a book.
B. The girl is playing the guitar.
C. They are watching a movie.
Answer: B
Explanation: The conversation mentions “She’s playing her guitar,” which indicates the girl is playing the guitar, not reading a book or watching a movie.
12.Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blank with the correct word. M: I think it’s going to rain.
W: ___________.
A. Yes, it looks like it.
B. No, it’s sunny.
C. Maybe, but the clouds are dark.
Answer: A
Explanation: The dialogue suggests a prediction of rain, so the response “Yes, it looks like it” is the most appropriate, indicating agreement with the prediction.
二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）
1、What is the capital city of France?
A. London
B. Paris
C. Rome
D. Madrid
Answer: B
Explanation: Paris is the capital city of France. London is the capital of the United Kingdom, Rome is the capital of Italy, and Madrid is the capital of Spain.
2、Which of the following words is a homophone of “there”?
A. Their
B. They’re
C. Here
D. Hear
Answer: B
Explanation: “They’re” is a homophone of “there” and means “they are.” “Their” is a possessive adjective, “Here” is an adverb, and “Hear” is a verb.
3、Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The sun rises in the ___________.
A. morning
B. afternoon
C. evening
D. night
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “morning” because the sun rises in the morning, which is the first part of the day.
4、Select the word that is different from the others.
A. cat
B. dog
C. fish
D. bird
Answer: C
Explanation: The word “fish” is different from the others because cats, dogs, and birds are all animals that can be pets, whereas fish are generally not kept as pets and are more commonly found in water.
5、What color is the sky on a sunny day?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
Answer: B
Explanation: The sky is usually blue on a sunny day. This is due to the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere.
6、Which of the following is not a fruit?
A. Apple
B. Carrot
C. Banana
Answer: B
Explanation: An apple and a banana are fruits, while a carrot is a vegetable. Fruits are typically sweet and contain seeds, whereas vegetables are usually savory and do not contain seeds.
7.What is the correct way to spell “cat”?
A. kate
B. cat
C. catt
D. cap
Answer: B. cat
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word “cat” is “cat”. Options A, C, and D have incorrect spellings.
8.Which of the following sentences is correct?
A. I have a big, red ball.
B. I have a big red ball.
C. I have a big and red ball.
D. I have big red ball.
Answer: B. I have a big red ball.
Explanation: In English, adjectives (adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns) typically come before the noun they are describing. Therefore, the correct sentence is “I have a big red ball,” where “big” and “red” are adjectives describing the noun “ball.” Options A, C, and D do not follow this rule correctly.
9.Which of the following is a synonym for “happy”?
A. sad
B. excited
C. angry
D. calm
Answer: B. excited
Explan ation: A synonym for “happy” is something that means “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.” Among the options given, “excited” is the closest synonym, as it also implies a positive emotional state.
10.Choose the correct plural form of the word “child.”
A. children
B. childs
C. childer
D. childes
Answer: A. children
Explanation: The correct plural form of “child” is “children.” The other options are incorrect as they do not follow the standard English pluralization rules.
11.Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe an action that happened yesterday?
A. I am reading a book.
B. I read a book yesterday.
C. I reads a book yesterday.
D. I reading a book yesterday.
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is B because it uses the past tense “read” to describe an action that occurred in the past (yesterday). The other options are either in the present tense or incorrectly conjugated.
12.Choose the word that does not belong with the others.
A. cat
B. dog
C. fish
D. bird
Answer: C
Explanation: The words cat, dog, and bird are all types of pets or animals that typically live on land. Fish, on the other hand, is an animal that lives in water, making it the word that does not belong with the others.
三、完型填空（10分）
Cloze Test
Read the passage and choose the best word to fill in each blank. There are five choices for each blank.
My favorite animal is the ____(1)__ dog. It has a ____(2)__ coat, which is usually brown and white. The dog’s ears are ____(3)__ and it has a long, ____(4)__ tail. I ____(5)__ go for walks with my dog every day.
1.A. cute B. big C. small D. clever
2.A. long B. short C. fluffy D. smooth
3.A. short B. long C. curly D. straight
4.A. short B. long C. fluffy D. thick
5.A. always B. never C. sometimes D. rarely
Answers:
1.A. cute
2.C. fluffy
3.C. curly
4.B. long
5.A. always
四、阅读理解（26分）
Passage:
The animal kingdom is a fascinating place full of different creatures. One of the most interesting animals is the octopus. Octopuses are marine animals that live in the ocean. They have eight long arms with suckers on the end. These arms help them catch their food and move around. Octopuses are known for their intelligence and ability to solve problems. They can change the color of their skin to blend in with their surroundings. This allows them to hide from predators. Octopuses also have a unique way of reproducing. They lay eggs and take care of them until they hatch. After the eggs hatch, the mother octopus dies. This is a very special and unique way of life for these amazing creatures.
Questions:
1.What are the main characteristics of an octopus?
A. They have four legs with claws.
B. They have eight long arms with suckers on the end.
C. They live on land and have fur.
2.Why are octopuses interesting animals?
A. They are very fast and can run on land.
B. They have no brain and cannot think.
C. They can change the color of their skin to blend in with their
surroundings.
3.How do octopuses reproduce?
A. They lay eggs and take care of them until they hatch.
B. They give birth to live young.
C. They do not reproduce and live for many years without any offspring.
Answers:
1.B
2.C
3.A
五、写作题（16分）
Writing Task
Write a short story about a day you had a great time with your family. Remember to include the following details in your story:
1.The day and time of the event.
2.The activities you did with your family.
3.Why you think it was a great day.
Example:
Once upon a time, on a sunny Sunday morning, I had a fantastic day with my family. The day started at 9 o’clock when we decided to go to the beach.
We packed our bags with snacks, sunscreens, and beach toys. My parents, my younger brother, and I took a short drive to the beach. As we arrived, the sun
was shining brightly, and the waves were gently lapping against the shore.
We set up our beach umbrella and started playing beach volleyball. My brother and I were really good at it, and we won the match against my parents. After that, we took a break and enjoyed a delicious picnic.
We also played fetch with the frisbee and built a sandcastle. The best part was when we took turns running into the waves and splashing each other. We were all laughing and having a great time.
As the sun began to set, we gathered our things and headed home. That day, I felt incredibly happy because we spent quality time together and created beautiful memories. I know that I will always cherish this special day with my family.
Analysis:
This example effectively answers the question by including all the required details. The story starts with the specific day and time of the event, setting the context for the reader. The activities, such as playing beach volleyball, having a picnic, and building a sandcastle, are described in a clear and engaging manner. The reason for considering it a great day is also provided, emphasizing the importance of family bonding and creating memories. The story is
well-structured, with a beginning, middle, and end, making it easy to follow.。