2024-2025学年外研版小学三年级上学期期中英语试卷与参考答案

2024-2025学年外研版英语小学三年级上学期期中复
习试卷与参考答案
一、听力部分（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）
1、听力材料：
A. Hello, how are you?
B. I’m fine, thank you. And you?
C. I’m not good. I have a cold.
Question: How is the speaker in option B feeling?
Answer: A
解析：在选项B中，说话者说“I’m fine, thank you. And you?”，表示他感觉很好。

因此，答案是A。

2、听力材料：
A. There are three apples on the table.
B. There are two cats in the garden.
C. There are five birds in the sky.
Question: Which sentence is about the number of objects in the sky? Answer: C
解析：在选项C中，句子提到“there are five birds in the sky”，表示天空中有五只鸟。

因此，答案是C。

A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s rainy.
C. It’s windy.
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is B because the dialogue or text in the listening section likely mentions that it is raining today.
4、How many apples does Tom have?
A. 5 apples.
B. 10 apples.
C. 15 apples.
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is B because the listening section should provide information about the number of apples Tom has, and the dialogue or text should state that Tom has ten apples.
5、What is the boy doing in the picture?
A. He is eating an apple.
B. He is reading a book.
C. He is playing with a ball.
Answer: B
Explanation: The boy in the picture is sitting at a table with a book in his hands, indicating he is reading a book.
A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s cloudy.
C. It’s rainy.
Answer: A
Explanation: The teacher says, “Look outside, the sky is clear and bright. It’s
a sunny day today.” Therefore, the correct answer is sunny.
7、Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer.
A. The boy wants to play soccer.
B. The girl wants to play basketball.
C. They both want to go to the park.
Answer: B
Explanation: The conversation goes like this:
Boy: Hey, do you want to play soccer with me?
Girl: No, I’d rather play basketball.
The girl expresses her preference for basketball, so the correct answer is B.
8、Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.
Question: What is the weather like today?
A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s rainy.
C. It’s cloudy.
Answer: B
Explanation: The question asks about the weather. In the dialogue, the speaker says, “It’s raining cats and dogs outside.” This implies t hat it is raining heavily, so the correct answer is B.
9.You hear a conversation between two friends at a playground. The first person says, “Hey, look at that kite in the sky. It’s so colorful!”
A. What are they talking about?
1.A kite
2.A ball
3.A bike
Answer: 1. A kite
Explanation: The conversation explicitly mentions a kite, which is the focus of their discussion.
10.Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student. The teacher asks, “How was your weekend, Tom?”
A. What does the teacher ask Tom about?
1.His homework
2.His weekend activities
3.His school projects
Answer: 2. His weekend activities
Explanation: The teacher’s question, “How was your weekend,” directly inquires about Tom’s experiences over the weekend, not about his homework or school projects.
11.Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.
A. What’s the weather like today?
B. It’s a sunny day.
C. I’m going to the park.
Answer: B
Explanation: The question asks about the weather. The dialogue likely mentions that it’s a sunny day, so the correct answer is B.
12.Listen to the story and answer the question.
Q: Where does the story take place?
A. In a school
B. At the beach
C. In a forest
Answer: C
Explanation: The story is likely about an adventure in a forest. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
二、选择题（本大题有12小题，每小题2分，共24分）
1、What is the weather like today?
A. It’s sunny.
B. It’s rainy.
C. It’s windy.
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is “It’s rainy” because the question asks
for the weather today, and option B correctly identifies it as rainy. Options A and C describe different weather conditions but do not match the question’s prompt.
2、My mother buys me a new book every weekend. This weekend, she will buy me _______.
A. a
B. an
C. the
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “a” because it is used to indicate an indefinite article before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound. “New book” starts with the consonant sound /n/, so “a” is the appropriate article to use. Option B, “an,” is used before vowels or vowel sounds, and option C, “the,” is used to refer to something specific that is already known or mentioned.
3、My birthday is in __________.
A. June 21st
B. July 12th
C. August 25th
Answer: B
Explanation: The question is asking for the month of the student’s birthday. The correct answer is July 12th.
4、There are__________apples on the table.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
Answer: B
Explanation: The question is asking for the number of apples on the table. The correct answer is 10.
5、Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Tom is very__________in English.
A. good
B. interesting
C. happy
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct ans wer is “good” because it means that Tom is skilled or has a high level of proficiency in English. “Interesting” and “happy” are not appropriate in this context.
6、Match the phrases with their correct meanings.
A. I have a pen.
1.I have a pencil.
B. I have a pencil.
2.I have a book.
C. I have a book.
3.I have a pen.
Answer: A-3, B-1, C-2
Explanation: The phrases should be matched with their corresponding items. “I have a pen” matches with “I have a pencil” (B-1), “I have a pencil” matches with “I have a book” (B-2), and “I have a book” matches with “I have a pen” (C-3).
7、What is the animal that lives in the forest?
A. Fish
B. Elephant
C. Chicken
D. Shark
Answer: B
Explanation: The correct answer is “Elephant” because elephants are commonly found in forests. The other options are animals that typically live in different habitats. Fish live in water, chickens are often domesticated and can live in various environments, and sharks are found in oceans.
8、Which color is the sky at night?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Black
Answer: D
Explanation: The correct answer is “Black” because at night, the sky appears dark as the Earth’s atmosphere absorbs the sunlight, making the sky seem black. The other colors mentioned are typically associated with the sky during the day.
9.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The cat is sleeping on the __________.
A. floor
B. table
C. chair
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct answer is “floor” because it is the most common place where a cat would sleep. “Table” and “chair” are less likely as they are typically used for sitting or placing objects on.
10.Select the word that does not belong in the following list.
A. apple
B. banana
C. pencil
D. egg
Answer: C
Explanation: “Apple,” “banana,” and “egg” are all types of food. “Pencil” is a writing instrument and does not belong with the other items listed, which are all edible.
11.Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. play
B. played
C. playing
D. to play
The teacher asked us_______(A) at the park today.
Answer: C
Explanation: The sentence is in the simple past tense, so we need the past simple form of the verb. “Playing” is the gerund form, which is not appropriate here. “To play” is the infinitive form, and “play” is the base form. The correct choice is “played,” which is the past simple form.
12.Select the word that does not belong in the group.
A. happy
B. sad
C. hungry
D. happy
The children are feeling_______(D) because it’s lunchtime.
Answer: D
Explanation: The word “happy” is repeated in the options, which means it does not belong in the group of words that describe different feelings. “Happy,” “sad,” and “hungry” are all adjectives that describe different emotions, while “happy” is repeated, making it the odd one out.
三、完型填空（10分）
Task 3: Cloze Test
Read the passage and choose the best word for each blank from the options given below.
Last weekend, Tom went to the [1] park with his family. They decided to have a picnic because the weather was [2]. As they were setting up the blanket, they saw a [3].
1.A. large B. small C. beautiful D. nice
2.A. sunny B. cloudy C. windy D. rainy
3.A. dog B. cat C. bird D. fish
Tom and his family [4] the dog over to their blanket. The dog [5] them to play fetch.
4.A. followed B. brought C. called D. watched
5.A. invited B. challenged C. taught D. taught
Answers:
1.D. nice
2.A. sunny
3.A. dog
4.A. followed
5.B. challenged
四、阅读理解（26分）
Title: My Weekend Adventure
One sunny Saturday morning, Xiao Ming woke up early. He had planned a special adventure for the weekend. His parents were going to visit their grandparents, so he had the whole day to himself. Xiao Ming decided to go on a nature hike in the nearby forest.
As he put on his hiking boots and backpack, he felt excited. He took a map of the forest and some snacks. The path was well-marked, and Xiao Ming followed it carefully. He loved the sound of the birds singing and the rustling leaves under his feet. The forest was filled with beautiful trees, flowers, and streams.
After walking for about an hour, Xiao Ming came across a small clearing. There was a wooden bench there, and he decided to take a break. He sat down and enjoyed the peacefulness of nature. As he looked around, he noticed something unusual. There was a small, golden bird perched on a low branch. It was beautiful and shiny, with a bright red crest on its head.
Xiao Ming was fascinated. He watched the bird for a few minutes, trying to catch a glimpse of its feathers in the sunlight. Suddenly, the bird fluttered its wings and flew towards him. Xiao Ming reached out his hand, and the bird landed on his palm. It was so light and warm.
The bird stayed with Xiao Ming for about 10 minutes, and then it flew away. Xiao Ming felt a sense of wonder and happiness. He continued his hike, but now he felt even more connected to nature.
Finally, after a few hours, Xiao Ming reached the forest exit. He was tired but happy. He had had an unforgettable adventure. As he walked home, he thought about the golden bird and the beautiful day he had just spent in the forest.
Questions:
1.Why did Xiao Ming decide to go on a nature hike?
2.What did Xiao Ming notice about the bird when he first saw it?
3.How did Xiao Ming feel at the end of his adventure?
Answers:
1.Xiao Ming decided to go on a nature hike because his parents were visiting their grandparents, and he had the whole day to himself.
2.Xiao Ming noticed that the bird was small, golden, and had a bright red crest on its head.
3.Xiao Ming felt tired but happy at the end of his adventure.
五、写作题（16分）
Title: My Favorite Animal
Instructions: Write a short passage describing your favorite animal. Include its name, appearance, and why you like it so much. Be creative and use interesting adjectives.
Example:
My favorite animal is the giraffe. Giraffes are very tall and have long necks. They have brown and white spots all over their bodies, which make them look like
they are wearing a unique pattern. I like giraffes because they are gentle and have a calm nature. They are also very unique and special because no two giraffes have the same spots. In addition, giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, which is amazing. I enjoy watching them in the zoo and learning more about their fascinating lives.
Analysis:
This example follows the instructions by describing a favorite animal (giraffe), including its name, appearance (tall, long neck, brown and white spots), and reasons for liking it (gentle, calm nature, unique spots, tallest land animal). The passage is creative and uses adjectives like “unique,” “fascinating,” and “amazing” to enhance the description. The structure is clear and concise, making it easy for the reader to understand the writer’s preference for the giraffe.。