2023年第九届鹏程杯英语四年级试题

2023年第九届青少年综合素质与科技创新能力测评
（小学四年级）英语试题
考试时间：70分钟满分：100分
一、语用与词汇。

（根据题意，选出一个最佳答案。

每题1.5分，共30题。

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1.When you look up at the clear sky at night, which is not bright?
A. star
B. the full moon
C. spaceship
D. shooting star
2.When _____ you free so as to meet?
A. are
B. is
C. do
D. does
3.Which one can’t fly?
A. wild goose
B. eagle
C. ladybug
D. caterpillar
4.I can sell you some bananas, but only _____.
A. a little
B. little
C. a few
D. few
5.Are you planning to go _____ for the weekend?
A. away
B. out
C. far
D. off
6.To his surprise, the news _____ shocking.
A. has
B. are
C. is
D. have
7.Which correctly shows the title of a book in an article?
A. Stuart Little
B. “stuart Little”
C.《Stuart Little》
D. stuart little
8._____ is an important ingredient in any soup.
A. Salt
B. A salt
C. Some salts
D. An salt
9.Joseph plays the violin _____.
A. beautiful
B. very beautiful
C. beautifully
D. beauty
10.The sun’s light is bright.
In which of the following sentences does light mean the same as it does in the sentence above?
A. Pink is a light colour.
B. The light from the table lamp helps us to see.
C. Will you light the candle?
D. This bag is light, so the little boy can carry it himself.
11._____ pleasant it is to sit in the garden in spring!
A. What
B. How
C. What a
D. How a
12.I can’t afford a laptop so we’ll just have to do _____ one.
A. with
B. up with
C. without
D. out of
13.I had no way of making a fire so I had to eat the _____ meat.
A. crude
B. rude
C. rubbed
D. raw
14.When the little boy grabbed the lizard, _____ tail broke off in _____ hand.
A. it’s; his
B. its; its
C. its; his
D. its; he’s
15.Dr Yang’s youngest daughter is a nice girl. She always smiles so _____ at everyone.
A. sweetly
B. sweet
C. happy
D. angrily
16.If you have a _____ of cards, I can show you the trick.
A. packet
B. piece
C. pack
D. bunch
17.At eight o’clock, the old man still had some _____ to do in the garden.
A. job
B. work
C. task
D. problem
18.The reason why I feel so _____ today is because it’s my birthday and no one has sent me any gifts.
A. blue
B. yellow
C. red
D. green
19.Grace wishes her husband could _____ smoking.
A. give from
B. give away
C. give up
D. give out
20.It wasn’t long ago when I last saw Titi – it was only the _____ day.
A. last
B. recent
C. next
D. other
21.The old woman lived alone, with _____ to look after _____.
A. someone; her
B. anyone; herself
C. no one; her
D. nobody; she
22.Each time my sister weighs herself on the bathroom scale, she says to herself that she really _____ do exercise to lose weight.
A. might
B. can
C. must
D. /
23.He’s a waiter. She’s a _____.
A. waiteress
B. waitress
C. waitree
D. waiter
24.Tomorrow I _____ taking a day off.
A. will
B. am
C. am going to
D. have
25.The Browns decide to visit _____ friends in Amsterdam this Saturday.
A. his
B. her
C. its
D. their
26.Which word has the same meaning with “to take the outside part off ” ?
A. peel
B. cut
C. chop
D. mix
27.Don’t cross the road _____ you see the green light.
A. until
B. while
C. when
D. as soon as
28.Today, _____ people who enjoy winter sports is much greater than that of twenty years ago.
A. a great deal of
B. many
C. the number of
D. a number of
29.Which picture shows the feeling of shame?
A. B. C. D.
30.You look familiar. Haven’t I seen you _____?
A. nowhere
B. somewhere
C. anywhere
D. everywhere
二、不定项选择。

（根据题意，将所有符合条件的答案选出来，每道题2分。

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31.Which signs are seen by rivers or lakes？
A. B. C. D.
32.What are the people like in New York?
A. They like beef and potatoes.
B. They like hanging around.
C. They are gentle and helpful.
D. They’re a bit boring.
33.What are the necessary items you need to take/wear for a Mountain-climbing trip in summer?
A. enough water
B. a pair of gorgeous high-heeled shoes
C. a pair of comfortable shoes
D. a sunhat
34.The following buildings are in Europe except _____.
A. B. C. D.
35.Which products are made of/from wood?
A. toothpicks
B. paper
C. body shampoo
D. pan
36.Which can travel out of the earth?
A. Civil aircraft
B. Kite
C. Space shuttle
D. Helicopter
37.Which animals are born from eggs?
A. Chicks
B. Crocodiles
C. Geese
D. Turtles
38.Which sentence（s）has/have the similar meaning with “I don’t like that”？
A. I hate it.
B. It drives me crazy.
C. I can’t see it.
D. It’s not my cup of tea.
39.There is a festival for a certain group of people originated in the United States. It’s on the third Sunday of June. It’s _____.
A. Father’s Day
B. Girl’s Day
C. Mother’s Day
D. Boy’s Day
40.Which is NOT the popular food on American’s Thanksgiving Day table?
A. Dumplings
B. Turkeys
C. Pumpkin pies
D. Sushi
三、根据对话情境与要求，选择一个最佳答案。

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41.-- What is special about the Statue of Liberty?
-- ________.
A. It’s about a magic story.
B. It’s not your cup of tea.
C. Actually, it was gifted to my country, the USA, from the people of France.
D. Don’t say that.
42.-- What is your mother language?
-- ________.
A. She speaks Spanish.
B. She speaks English and French.
C. Spanish.
D. She doesn’t speak Chinese.
43.-- How often do you read English books?
-- ________.
Which one is the wrong answer?
A. Between classes.
B. Every night before I go to bed.
C. About twice a week.
D. I haven’t done any English reading since I graduated.
44.-- Emma, how long does it take to finish your homework every day?
-- ________.
A. After about half an hour.
B. In half an hour.
C. From seven to eight.
D. Well, it depends on how much homework I have.
45.-- Did you ever get a present you didn’t like?
-- ________.
A. Yes, I do.
B. Yes, I got some, but I still treasure and take care of them.
C. No, I don’t. They’re lovely.
D. I think just a little.
四、阅读下面一段对话，将句子还原进最合适的位置。

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A. I usually listen to music all day with an MP3 player.
B. Who sang that song?
C. Is that the kind of music preferred in your country?
D. Music has the power of beautifying your lives.
E. Sure. I feel like there are no more worries in the
world.
Tony: What kind of music do you like?
Maya: I’m crazy about Pop music.
Tony: 46________
Maya: It varies. Normally the youth enjoy Rock and Pop while middle-aged citizens prefer country music.
Tony: Who is your favourite singer?
Maya: I’m a big fan of Miley Cyrus, a talented US singer, songwriter, and actress. Tony: What piece of music do you like? 47________
Maya: My favorite song is Jolene, sung by Miley Cyrus.
Tony: How much time a day do you spend listening to music?
Maya: 48________
Tony: Do you feel relaxed listening to music?
Maya: 49________
Tony: Why is music important to us?
Maya: 50________
Tony: Do you usually go to bars or clubs?
Maya: Not often. I sometimes go there on weekends.
Tony: What do you think about the teenagers’ music style?
Maya: Teenagers tend to choose loud and fast music like Rock or Rap. Everyone has their own taste of music though.
五、阅读下面几段文字，根据要求，选择正确答案。

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My dad
If I could write a story,
It would be the greatest ever told.
I'd write about my daddy,
For he had a heart of gold.
My dad, he was no hero
Known around this world.
He was everything to me,
For I was his baby girl.
I'd write about the lessons.
He taught me right from wrong.
He instilled in me the values
That one day I'd be strong.
He taught me to face my fears,
Take each day as it comes,
For there are things that we can't change.
He would say what's done is done.
He would say hold your head up high,
Carry yourself with pride.
Thanks to him, I am somebody,
I will never run and hide.
If I could write a story,
It would be the greatest ever told.
I'd write about my daddy,
For he had a heart of gold.
51.What is the theme of the poem?
A. A daughter’s love for her dad.
B. Lessons learned from a father.
C. Overcoming fear and adversity.
D. Pursuing one’s dreams and aspirations.
52.Which of the following is NOT a lesson the writer’s father taught her?
A. Take each day as it comes.
B. Run away when you have trouble.
C. Hold your head up high.
D. Face your fears.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
In the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, millions of tons of garbage swirl（打旋）slowly in the water. The remains of bottles, plastic bags, fishing nets, and other items float gently around. This is the Pacific Garbage Patch, and it’s a huge problem. The Pacific Garbage Patch is in a part of the ocean where water moves endlessly in a circle. Trash from thousands of miles away is pulled by ocean currents（洋流）until it travels to this spot.
Most of the garbage is plastic. This is because plastic doesn’t break down easily. It can only break down into small pieces. These small pieces look like food to fish, birds, and other animals. When these animals eat the plastic instead of filling up on real food, they can become sick and starve to death.
Scientists worry that this ocean garbage will hurt more than just marine life（海洋生物）. Eventually, sick animals can make their way into the human food supply. But right now, nobody is sure how to solve the problem. One thing that does work, though, is to recycle plastic or throw them away properly. Remember, if your soda bottle doesn’t become litter in the first place, it won’t get into the ocean.
53.What is the passage mostly about?
A. plastic in the ocean
B. how plastic breaks down
C. things made from plastic
D. the reasons to recycle plastic
54.Recycling helps the ocean because ______.
A. it provides jobs for scientists
B. it keeps trash out of the ocean
C. it turns plastic into food
D. it stops people from throwing plastic away
55.What are scientists worried about?
A. The plastic is all coming from Hawaii.
B. The plastic makes it difficult to swim.
C. The plastic could eventually hurt people.
D. The plastic makes the ocean ugly.
56.Why do marine animals mistake plastic for food?
A. Plastic provides animals with energy.
B. Plastic carries pieces of food with it.
C. Plastic smells like food to the animals.
D. Plastic breaks down into small pieces.
57.In which way, a soda bottle will NOT get into the ocean?
A. make it a flower vase and reuse it
B. throw it into rubbish bin after drink up the soda
C. cut it into pieces and flush them
D. make it smaller and throw it in the garbage bin
Wacky or Wise?
My dad and I found a great web site that describes wacky（古怪的）inventions. Some of them impressed us, but others made us ask, “ What was that inventor thinking?”
One of Dad’s favourite inventions was the alarm fork. It’s supposed to help people eat more slowly. The alarm fork looks like a regular fork except it has two lights on the handle that work like a traffic signal. When the fork’s green light is lit, you can take a bite of your food. When the red light flashes, you stop eating and wait. That would drive me crazy!
Another invention was a pair of eyeglasses without earpieces. They looked ridiculous! To wear them, you first glue a magnet onto each side of your head near your eyes. The frame for the glasses has two ends with metal pieces that the magnets attract. But I wonder what happens when you take off your glasses. Will your head stick to the fridge?
There’s also a travelling washing machine that washes clothes while you drive. Dad and I think the machine is a good idea, but it seems like too much trouble to use. First, you have to lift your car so you can fasten the machine onto one of the car’s wheels. Then you add
water, soap, and clothes and hit the road. But you can’t drive over 25 miles an hour（40 km per hour）, or the machine will break. And you have to stop twice. First, you need to replace the dirty water with clean water for rinsing. And then you have to empty the rinse water so the clothes can spin dry. Washing clothes with rocks in a creek（小溪）seems easier to me!
58.What is the alarm fork designed to do?
A. Help people eat more quickly.
B. Help people eat more slowly.
C. Help people choose what to eat.
D. Help people stir their food.
59.How do the eyeglasses work without earpieces?
A. They have magnets that attract to metal pieces on the glasses frame.
B. They use suction（吸力）cups to stay on your face.
C. They clip onto your nose like a clothespin（衣夹）.
D. They have built-in adhesive strips（粘合条）that stick to your skin.
60.What is the drawback of using the travelling washing machine?
A. It is too heavy to carry.
B. It only works on certain types of clothing.
C. It cannot be driven over 25 miles an hour.
D. It requires a lot of electricity to run.。