2024年人教版英语中考自测试题与参考答案一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1、听力材料：A. Hello, how are you?B. I’m fine, thank you. And you?C. I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that.Question: How does the second speaker respond to the first speaker’s greeting?A. Hello, how are you?B. I’m fine, thank you. And you?C. I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that.Answer: BExplanation: The second speaker is acknowledging the first speaker’s greeting and asking about their well-being, which is a typical response when someone asks “How are you?” The correct answer is B, “I’m fine, thank you. And you?”2、听力材料：A. What time is it?B. It’s 2:30 p.m.C. I don’t know, but I need to be at the meeting room by 3:00.Question: What time is the meeting supposed to start?A. 2:30 p.m.B. 3:00 p.m.C. The time is not mentioned.Answer: BExplanation: The second speaker mentions that they need to be at the meeting room by 3:00, implying that the meeting is supposed to start at that time. Therefore, the correct answer is B, “3:00 p.m.” The time of the current questi on is not the focus of the conversation, so the answer is not C, “The time is not mentioned.”3.You will hear a conversation between two friends about their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the question.What will the woman do this weekend?A. Visit her grandparents.B. Go shopping with her friends.C. Have a picnic in the park.D. Travel to a nearby city.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the woman mentions, “I think we should have a picnic in the park this weekend.” This indicates that her plan for the weekend is to have a picnic, making option C the correct answer.4.Listen to a short monologue about the importance of exercise. Choose the statement that best summarizes the main idea.What is the main idea of the monologue?A. Exercise is not important for health.B. Regular exercise can lead to a happier life.C. Exercise should be avoided due to potential health risks.D. Only professional athletes should exercise regularly.Answer: BExplanation: The monologue emphasizes the positive effects of regular exercise on mental health and overall well-being, suggesting that it can lead to a happier life. Therefore, option B captures the main idea effectively.5.You are listening to a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob. Listen carefully and answer the question below.Question: What are Alice and Bob discussing?A)Their favorite foodB)Their recent tripC)Their favorite musicD)Their school lifeAnswer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice mentions that she just came back from her recent trip to Paris. Bob responds by asking her about her experience. Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Their recent trip.6.You will hear a short passage about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and answer the question below.Question: According to the passage, what is the main benefit of regular exercise?A)Improved memoryB)Increased productivityC)Better sleepD)Reduced stressAnswer: DExplanation: The passage discusses the various benefits of regular exercise, with a focus on reducing stress levels. The speaker mentions that exercise helps release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress. Therefore, the correct answer is option D) Reduced stress.7、You will hear a conversation between two friends, Alice and Bob, discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the question.Question: What does Alice plan to do on Saturday?A. Visit a museum.B. Go shopping.C. Attend a sports game.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, Alice says, “I think I’ll go shopping this weekend. I need some new clothes for school.”8、You will hear a short passage about the benefits of exercise. Listen and answer the question.Question: According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of regular exercise?A. Improved memory.B. Increased stress levels.C. Reduced sleep quality.Answer: AExplanation: The passage states, “Regular exercise has been shown to improve memory and cognitive function.”9.You will hear a short conversation between two friends. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What are they discussing?A) Their favorite movie.B) The weather.C) Their weekend plans.Answer: CExplanation: The conversation focuses on the friends discussing their plans for the weekend, indicating that option C, “Their weekend plans,” is the correct answer.10.You will hear a short news report. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the main topic of the news report?A) A new scientific discovery.B) A sports event.C) An environmental issue.Answer: CExplanation: The news report discusses an environmental issue, which makes option C, “An environmental issue,” the correct answer. The other options a re not mentioned in the news report.11.You will hear a short conversation between two friends. After you hear the conversation, choose the best answer to the question you’ve just heard. Question: What are the two friends mainly talking about?A. A new movie.B. A book.C. A new song.D. A restaurant.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation begins with one friend asking the other if they have read the new book that came out last week. The second friend responds that they haven’t had time yet, but they plan to start it soon. This indicates that the main topic of their conversation is a book.12.You will hear a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about an upcoming science project. After you hear the dialogue, choose the best answer to the question y ou’ve just heard.Question: What advice does the teacher give the student for the science project?A. To work on it in small groups.B. To focus on the environmental impact of technology.C. To use only their own ideas.D. To finish it as soon as possible.Answer: BExplanation: The teacher suggests that the student should consider the environmental impact of the technology they are researching for the project. The teacher mentions that it’s a great topic to explore and could make a strong project. This ind icates that the teacher’s advice is centered around focusing on the environmental impact of technology.13.You hear a conversation between two friends, Tom and Alice. They are discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the following question:How do Tom and Alice plan to spend their weekend?A. They plan to go hiking.B. They plan to visit a museum.C. They plan to go shopping.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, Tom says, “Well, I was thinking of going shopping with Alice.” This indicates that they plan to go shopping.14.You hear a short news report about a recent event in the city. The reporter is talking about the opening of a new library. Listen to the report and answer the following question:What is the most important feature of the new library?A. It has a large collection of books.B. It offers free Wi-Fi.C. It is located near the city center.Answer: BExplanation: The reporter mentions, “One of the most attractive features of the new library is its free Wi-Fi access for all visitors.” This suggests that the most important feature of the new library is the free Wi-Fi.15.You will hear a conversation between two friends. Listen and choose the best answer to the following question.Question: What is the woman planning to do this weekend?A. Go shopping.B. Visit a museum.C. Go to a concert.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the woman mentions that she has a free weekend and she’s thinking about visiting the new art museum that opened in town. Hence, the correct answer is B. Visit a museum.16.You will hear a short talk about environmental protection. Listen and answer the following question.Question: According to the talk, what is the main reason for global warming?A. Deforestation.B. Overpopulation.C. Industrial pollution.Answer: CExplanation: The talk discusses various factors contributing to global warming, but it specifically points out that industrial pollution is the primary cause. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Industrial pollution.17.Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer.A. The man is planning a trip to Japan.B. The woman is looking for a job in Japan.C. They are discussing the weather in Japan.D. They are talking about their favorite Japanese food.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the woman mentions that she heard it’s sunny in Japan and asks the man if he’s going to Japan soon. This indicat es that they are discussing the weather in Japan.18.Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentence with the correct information.A. The woman’s brother is a doctor.B. The man’s sister is a teacher.C. The woman’s sister is a lawyer.D. The man’s brother is a nurse.Answer: CExplanation: The woman says, “My sister is a lawyer.” This provides the correct information needed to complete the sentence. The other options are notmentioned in the dialogue.19、Question: What does the man suggest the woman should do?A. Go to the library.B. Stay at home and study.C. Go out with friends.D. Take a break and relax.Conversation:W: I have so much to study for the upcoming exams. I don’t know if I should go out with my friends tonight or stay in.M: Well, it’s important to study, but taking a break once in a while can help clear your mind and make studying more effective.Answer: D. Take a break and relax.Explanation: The man suggests that while studying is important, taking occasional breaks can be beneficial for mental clarity and efficiency. Therefore, the correct answer is D.20、Question: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a bookstore.C. At a clothing store.D. At a travel agency.Conversation:W: C an I help you find anything? We’ve got some new arrivals on the second floorif you’re interested in updating your wardrobe.M: Yes, I’m looking for something casual to wear on weekends. Could you show me around?Answer: C. At a clothing store.Explanation: The conversation involves someone offering assistance in finding new clothes and the other person expressing interest in casual wear, indicating that this exchange is happening in a clothing store. Thus, the correct answer is C.This completes the sample listening section questions 19 and 20. Remember, these are examples and not official examination questions.二、阅读理解（30分）Reading ComprehensionRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.Passage:In the small town of Greenfield, there was a legend about a hidden treasure. According to the story, the treasure was buried in the old oak tree near the town square. Many people had tried to find the treasure over the years, but none had succeeded. One day, a young man named Tom heard about the legend and decided to give it a try. He believed that his keen eye for detail and determination would lead him to the treasure.Tom spent weeks researching the legend and examining the oak tree. He noticedthat the tree had a peculiar pattern of bark on the south side, which he believed could be a clue. He also learned that the tree was planted in 1820, which meant it had grown for almost two centuries. With this knowledge, Tom began to dig near the base of the tree.After hours of digging, Tom finally struck gold. He unearthed a small, weathered chest filled with gold coins, jewels, and a note. The note revealed that the treasure had been hidden there by a secret society in the 19th century. Tom was thrilled, but he was also a bit worried about what the town would think of his discovery.Question 1:Why did Tom decide to search for the hidden treasure in Greenfield?A)He was curious about the legend.B)He believed he could find the treasure.C)He wanted to impress his friends.D)He was looking for adventure.Answer: A) He was curious about the legend.Question 2:What clues did Tom discover about the oak tree that helped him in his search for the treasure?A)The tree was planted in 1820.B)The tree had a peculiar pattern of bark on the south side.C)The tree was located near the town square.D)The tree was surrounded by a large, circular clearing.Answer: B) The tree had a peculiar pattern of bark on the south side.Question 3:How did Tom feel after finding the treasure?A)He was sad because he thought it was cursed.B)He was scared because he thought people would be angry.C)He was excited and happy.D)He was disappointed because the treasure was empty.Answer: C) He was excited and happy.三、完型填空（15分）Part III Cloze Test (One Question)Directions: For this part, you are going to read a passage with blanks. Choose the best word for each blank from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.Passage:Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself to do something differently in the coming year. Many people choose to set goals related to self-improvement. For instance, someone might resolve to eat healthier food, exercise more often, or spend more time with family and friends. But keeping resolutions can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions: Firstly, it is important to set _____ (1) goals. If you aim too high, youmay become discouraged if you don’t see immediate results. S econdly, make sure to track your progress. This will help you stay motivated as you’ll be able to see how far you’ve come. Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask for support from friends or family members who can encourage you along the way.Questions:1.Firstly, it is important to set _____ goals.A) ambitiousB) unrealisticC) specificD) vague2.If you aim too high, you may become discouraged if you don’t see immediate results.A) discouragedB) encouragedC) indifferentD) hopeful3.Secondly, make sure to track your progress.A) ignoreB) monitorC) stopD) forget4.This will help you stay motivated as you’ll be able to see how far you’ve come.A) unmotivatedB) discouragedC) motivatedD) frustratedstly, don’t hesitate to ask for support from friends or family members who can encourage you along the way.A) discourageB) supportC) hinderD) criticizeAnswers:1.C) specific2.A) discouraged3.B) monitor4.C) motivated5.B) support四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、Four of my classmates have visited the museum, but___________of them has been to the art gallery.A. bothB. neitherC. eitherD. noneAnswer: DExplanation: The correct answer is “none” because it is used to refer to all three classmates (since “four” indicates more than two). “Both” refers to two, “neither” refers to none, and “either” refers to two (either/or).2、If you___________the book by next week, please let me know.A. have finished readingB. finish readingC. will finish readingD. will have finished readingAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is “have finished reading” because the phrase “by next week” indicates a future time that has already started (the present perfect tense). The other options do not correctly match the tense required for the sentence.3、After ____(finish) your homework, make sure to turn it in before the deadline.Answer: finishingExplanation: After is a preposition, and it should be followed by the gerund form of the verb (finishing). This is a common structure in English to express an action that happens after another.4、The teacher asked the students to raise their hands if they ____(be) interested in the field trip.Answer: wereExplanation: In reported speech when describing a situation in the past, we use the past tense. Here, “were” fits because the teacher’s request was made in the past and it refers to a specific moment in time.5.The teacher told us to clean the classroom,___________we all agreed with him.A. butB. andC. soD. yetAnswer: BExplanation: The correct answer is B. “and” is used to connect two independent clauses that express a cause-and-effect relationship. The sentence means that the teacher told us to clean the classroom, and we all agreed with him.6.It was___________late when we decided to go home.A. soB. tooC. suchD. veryAnswer: AExplanation: The correct answer is A. “so” is used to emphasize the degree of something. In this sentence, “so” is used to emphasize how late it was when they decided to go home. The sentence means that it was very late, to the point where they decided to go home.7、The students were so________(excite) to learn that they would be going on a field trip next week.Answer: excitedExplanation: When describing the state of the students, we use the adjective form “-ed” at the end of the word “excite,” which becomes “excited.” This is used to describe how the students feel.8、Before you leave the room, make sure that all the windowsare________(close).Answer: closedExplanation: In this sentence, we need an adjective to describe the state of the windows. The correct form is “closed,” meaning the windows should not be open.9.My mother always tells me that 1__________(be) healthy is more important than 2__________(be) wealthy.Answer: beingExplanation: The correct form of the verb is “being” because it is used to describe a continuous state or action. The sentence compares two states: “being healthy” and “being wealthy.”10.He__________(go) to the library last night, but now he’s home.Answer: didn’t g oExplanation: The correct form of the verb is “didn’t go” because it is used to indicate a negative action in the past. The sentence contrasts the past action (not going to the library) with the present state (now he’s home).五、简答题（本大题有5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1、What is the past tense form of the verb “to be” when referring to the third person singular (he/she/it) in the past?Answer: WasExplanation: In English, the past tense form of “to be” changes depending on the subject. For he, she, or it, the correct form i s “was.”2、Translate the following sentence into English: “我昨天去了图书馆.”Answer: I went to the library yesterday.Explanation: This sentence in Chinese translates to “I went to the library yesterday” in English. The key parts are “我” (I), “昨天去了” (went yesterday), and “图书馆” (library).3、How do you express the difference between “good” and “well” in English?Answer: The word “good” is an adjective that describes something as being of high quality, such as “a good book.” On the other hand, “well” is an adverb tha t describes the manner or degree of something being done, such as “She singswell.” The difference can be summarized as follows:•“Good” is used to describe nouns, such as “good” food or “good”friend.•“Well” is used to describe verbs or adjectives, such as“She sings well”or “She is well-known.”Explanation: The key to understanding the difference between “good” and “well” is to remember their parts of speech. “Good” is an adjective and “well” is an adverb. Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs or adjectives.4、What are the three main types of sentences in English, and can you give an example of each?Answer: The three main types of sentences in English are:1.Declarative sentence: This type of sentence makes a statement. Example: “The sun rises in the east.”2.Interrogative sentence: This type of sentence asks a question. Example: “Where is the nearest post office?”3.Imperative sentence: This type of sentence gives a command or makes a request. Example: “Please close the door.”Explanation: Understanding the different types of sentences is essential for clear communication. Declarative sentences state facts or opinions, interrogative sentences ask for information, and imperative sentences give instructions or make requests.5、Suppose you are going to participate in an English speech contest with the topic “The Importance of Environmental Protection.” Write a brief outlinefor your speech, including an introduction, at least three main points, and a conclusion. (No less than 80 words)Answer:Outline:•Introduction: Start by capturing attention with a striking fact about environmental issues, such as the increase in global temperature or the rate of species extinction. Briefly state the importance of protecting our environment for future generations.•Main Points:•Impact on Biodiversity: Discuss how pollution and deforestation lead to habitat destruction, which is a major threat to biodiversity. Mention examples like the loss of rainforests and its effect on wildlife.•Health Consequences: Highlight the connection between environmental degradation and human health, including air and water pollution leading to respiratory and other diseases.•Economic Implications:Explain that environmental protection is not just about nature but also about economy, touching upon sustainabledevelopment, green jobs, and the cost of ignoring environmental issues.•Conclusion: Summarize the key points and reiterate the call for immediate action. Encourage the audience to take part in small, everyday actions that can contribute to a healthier planet, such as recycling, using public transport, and supporting eco-friendly products. End with a hopeful noteabout the positive change we can make together.Explanation:This answer provides a well-structured outline for a speech on “The Importance of Environmental Protection.” The introduction aims to engage the audience right from the start, setting up the context and significance of the topic. Each of the main points addresses a different aspect of why environmental protection is crucial, covering ecological, health, and economic perspectives. This approach ensures a comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, appealing to a broad range of interests and concerns. The conclusion effectively summarizes the speech’s core message while motivating the listeners to take personal responsibility and action, ending on a positive and inspiring note.六、书面表达题（15分）WritingWrite an email to your friend, Tom, who is planning to visit your city this weekend. In your email, include the following points:1.Greet Tom and express your excitement about his visit.2.Recommend three must-visit attractions in your city.3.Suggest a place where Tom can stay overnight.4.Offer to show Tom around the city on Sunday.5.Include any additional information or tips that might be helpful for Tom’s trip.Sample Answer:Subject: Looking Forward to Your Visit!Hi Tom,I hope this email finds you well! I am thrilled to hear that you are planning to visit my city this weekend. It’s been so long since we last met, and I can’t wait to show you around.Here are three must-visit attractions in our city:1.The Grand Cathedral: This stunning cathedral is a must-see for its beautiful architecture and intricate stained glass windows.2.The Old Town Market: A bustling market with a variety of local vendors selling fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and delicious street food.3.The Beach Park: A perfect spot for relaxation, with stunning views of the coastline and plenty of opportunities for swimming and sunbathing.For your overnight stay, I recommend the Green Hotel, which is centrally located and offers comfortable accommodations.I’d love to show you around the city on Sunday. Let me know if you have any preferences or specific places you’d like to visit.Lastly, here are a few tips for your trip:•Wear comfortable shoes, as you’ll be doing a lot of walking.•Bring a hat and sunscreen, as it can get quite hot during the day.•Don’t forget your camera to capture all the beautiful moments!I can’t wait to see you and spend some quality time together. Safe travels, and I’ll be looking forward to your arrival!Best regards,[Your Name]Explanation:The sample answer provides a comprehensive response to the email prompt. It includes a greeting, a recommendation of three attractions, a suggestion for accommodation, an offer to show the city around, and additional tips for Tom’s trip. The response is well-structured, clear, and conveys enthusiasm for Tom’s visit.。
