上海外国语大学附属外国语学校国际部2023-2024学年上学期六年级英语期末试卷

202401 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 (EIM Book I Unit1-5) Paper One I.Listening:15% Part A:Listen to the dialogues and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.The dialogues and the questions will be read only once.5% 1.A.The girl's father's. B.The girl's. C.Susan's. D.Jack's. 2.A.Yes,it was. B.Yes,it wasn't. C.No,it wasn't. D.No,it was. 3.A.In four hours. B.In three hours. C.In three and a half hours. D.In half an hour. 4.A.He didn't care about it. B.He got help from the woman. C.He needed more time to study.D.He worked hard on his composition. 5.A.In a bus.B.In an office. C.In a phone box.D.In a classroom. Part B:Listen to two passages and choose the best answers.The passages will be read twice,but the questions only once.5% Questions 6 to 8 are based on the following passage. 6.A.The British talk much about weather. B.The British rarely think of changes in weather. C.The British often avoid talking about other things than weather. D.The British don't know how to talk about other things except weather. 7.A.Soon after they left home. B.When they were in bed. C.After they had cooked supper. D.When they arrived at the seaside 8.A.Because there were no other people on the beach. B.Because the weather was wet and cold C.Because they enjoyed sitting round a fire in their house. D.Because the games made them feel as if they were at home. Questions 9 to 10 are based on the following passage. 9.A.It can make her famous. B.It is easy and rewarding C.It has its moving moment. D.It is dangerous but exciting. 10.A.Someone was killed. B.Nobody was injured. C.Karen was physically hurt. D.Many buildings exploded. Part C:Spot Dictation.The passage will be read twice.5% Once there was a teenage boy who was known as a fast runner in his village. He only 1 winning every race and becoming 2 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第1页共10页 One day,the boy took part in a running race in his village.He won the 200, 100 and 50-meter races without any problem.He 3. himself and received great applause. But his grandfather stepped in and challenged him to a race with two unexpected 4,an old man and a blind girl.The boy thought it was unbelievable but accepted.In the race,the boy finished first,while the old man and the blind girl were still at the starting line.With joy,he waved his hands at the crowd.But they kept silent."Why are people not cheering for me like before?"he asked his grandfather."Start the race again with them.But this time,all of you should cross the finish line at the same time,"the grandfather replied.The boy was surprised but5the race. During the second race,the boy took the hands of the old man and the blind girl and walked slowly with them to the finish line.The crowd gave them a standing applause.The boy asked his grandfather,"For whom are the people cheering?Is it for me,or them?"The grandfather smiled and said,"The crowd did not cheer for any one of you.They cheered for how you all ran the race together". Facing the race of life,what matters is not just winning,but how you run the race. Ⅱ.Choice:15% 11.Look,Jack the dog to on the ground. A.trains;lie down B.trained;lay down C.is training;lie down D.trains;lay down 12.-What about squash tomorrow? -Great idea!Don't forget to take your A.play;pads B.playing;sticks C.to play;boards D.playing;rackets 13.Where do people usually play ice-hockey? A.On a rink. B.On a pitch. C.On a ring. D.On a court. 14.People remember heroes in different ways.For example,we have the Monument the People's Heroes to remember soldiers who die war while the Walk Fame to remember celebrities. A.of;in;of B.to;in;of C.to;during;for D.of;during;for l5.In the fairy tale“Cinderella'”,she the ball when the clock twelve times. A.is leaving;struck B.had to leave;striked C.had to leave;struck D.left;striked 16.According to what we've learned,which of the following statements is WRONG about Helen Thayer? A.She was an explorer from New Zealand. B.She wanted to walk to the North Pole when she was a little girl. C.She walked 345 miles in temperatures of -50C. D.She was completely alone on her journey to the magnetic North Pole except for her dog. 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第2页共10页 17.At the opening ceremony,the chairman will start the race and give the gifts to the participants. Which of the following has the SAME meaning as the underlined part? A.present the gifts for the participants B.present the participants of the gifts C.present the gifts against the participants D.present the participants with the gifts 18.Oh,dear!I still have seven pages to write.I think I stay up late tonight, I won't be able to speak at the important meeting tomorrow. A.have to;otherwise B.don't have to;unless C.can;otherwise D.have to;if 19.Claire's hobby is and she has four Her dream is to be a in the future. A.beekeeper;beekeeping;beehives B.beekeeping;beehives;beekeeper C.beehives;beekeeping;beekeeper D.beekeeper;beehives;beekeeping 20.When you finish the computer,don't forget it off. A.using;switching B.to using;to switch C.using;to switch D.to use;switching 21.Sandy these days,and I saw him dancing when I the dance room last night. A.practices to dance;passed B.is practising dancing;past C.is practising dancing;walked past D.practices to dance;past 22.Which"quality"is different from the others in MEANING? A.Much of the land was of poor quality. B.We use only high quality ingredients. C.The quality of the picture on our television isn't very good. D.I don't think he has strong leadership qualities. 23.He always begins his lessons a warm-up exercise. A.with B.by C.as D.for 24.Luke is walking with a big hat on his head.He can't even see the road.He should at once. A.take it back B.take it over C.take it off D.take it out 25.December 13 th was designated(选定)as the National Memorial Day(国家公 祭日) the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.Which of the following expressions IS NOT suitable to be used to complete the sentence? A.in memory of B.in celebration of C.to remember D.in remembrance of III.Cloze:10% Jacky,46,has been running 26.2 miles every day since January 2022.It usually 26 her around five hours.On April 30,2022,she 27 her 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期未考试 第3页共10页 lO4 h consecutive(连续的)marathon--an achievement she expected to be recognized by Guinness World Records. In 2002,doctors told Jacky that she had developed a disease called Ewin sarcoma.It's a type of bone cancer.Within two weeks,they28her left leg to save her life.She was only 26 years old at the time. For the first couple of years,Jacky couldn't accept the truth.She felt depressed and was very29with herself for having cancer and becoming different.She wore long trousers in public 30people would not notice her prosthetic leg(假腿). Out of curiosity,Jacky took up running in 2016.She had cheered her husband on at long-distance running events,but she had never considered doing it herself. She thought it was_3l_“for crazy people.” After buying some special running equipment,Jacky signed up for her very first 10-kilometer run.On the eve of the race,she 32 her mind and decided to run the half marathon.She has never looked 33 since."I'm an all- or-nothing person.I just threw myself in,"she explained."I love pushing myself forward and seeing how far I can be. At the beginning of last year,Jacky gave herself a new 34:the record for most consecutive marathons.She ran the world-famous Boston Marathon in Massachusetts,but marathons are not scheduled every day,so she also ran on local dirt paths,neighborhood roads,and 35 her own running machine at home."Running shows me how strong my body can be.It shows me that I can do hard things,"she said. 26.A.costs B.takes C.spends D.pays 27.A.completed B.imagined C.organized D.lost 28.A.repaired B.removed C.raised D.cleaned 29.A.unfriendly B.surprised C.happy D.angry 30.A.because of B.so that C.due to D.however 31.A.also B.only C.enough D.still 32.A.continued B.kept C.lost D.changed 33.A.up B.back C.around D.after 34.A.job B.goal C.chance D.plan 35.A.still B.so C.even D.yet VI.Reading:15% (A) Guangfulin Relics Park Guangfulin Relics Park is about four kilometers away from Sheshan Hill.It's a window into the history of Shanghai. In 1958,while digging a new waterway,some local farmers found several pieces of ancient pottery.nl96l,archaeologists(考古学家)began a serious study there.They discovered a large number of pottery vases,spinning wheels, dishes and knives.They also discovered two tombs.These discoveries proved the 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第4页共10页 existence of a 4,000-year-old culture.The relics park was built right on this historical site. The park includes a farmland protection area,a cultural zone and a Chinese- style water town.Rice,corn,sunflowers,pears and peaches are grown in the farmland zone.The water town provides a perfect place for tourists to stay the night. The cultural zone is the most important part of the park.It consists of ten museums and memorial halls.The most popular one is the Guangfulin Cultural Museum.It's built underwater with its roofs on the surface. You can find many shops,cafes and teahouses in the park.Visitors can find a quiet place with books and tea at the Duoyun Bookstore,for example.Events like lantern shows and archaeological lectures are held in the park throughout the year. Address:No.3260,Guangfulin Road,Songjiang,Shanghai Nearest bus stop:East China University of Political Science and Law(1801/Songjiang 15/Songjiang 24 /Songjiang 98/Songjiang 99) Opening hours:9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Monday-Sunday (Admission ends at 4:30 p.m.) Suggested sightseeing time:3-5 hours Phone:021-57800000 Facilities available: P Parking Toilets A Guided tours 血 Luggage storage Strollers for rent Wheelchairs for rent Vending machines 0 Power banks for rent 36.At night,tourists can rest their feet in A.the water town B.the farmland zone C.the cultural zone D.the Guangfulin Cultural Museum 37.Which of the following pictures shows the Guangfulin Cultural Museum? B 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第5页共10页 C D 38.Visitors to Guangfulin Relics Park should enter the park no later than A.4 p.m. B.4:30p.m. C.5 p.m. D.5:30p.m. 39.Visitors can rent all of the following items at Guangfulin Relics Park EXCEPT A.strollers B.wheelchairs C.power banks D.picnic equipment 40.The article is most likely taken from A.a photography magazine B.an archaeological research paper C.a book on the history of Guangfulin D.a guidebook to Guangfulin Relics Park (B) It was early in the morning when nine-year-old Glenn Kreamer awoke to the smell of burning.Except for the cracking of flames somewhere below,there was not a sound in the two-storey house at Baldwin,Long Island. With his father away on night shift at a local factory,Glenn was worried about the safety of his mother,his sister Karen,14 years old and his 12-year-old brother Todd.He ran downstairs through the smoke-filled house to push and pull at Karen and Todd until they sat up.Then he helped each one through the house to the safety of the garden.There,his sister and and brother,taking short and quick breaths and coughing,collapsed on the lawn. The nine-year-old boy raced back into the house and upstairs to his mother's room.He found it impossible to wake her up.Mrs Kreamer,a victim of the smoke,was unconscious,and there was nobody to help Glenn carry her to the garden.But the boy remained calm and,as a fireman said later,"acted with all the self-control of a trained adult." Since the bedroom telephone was luckily still working,Glenn called his father and,leaving Mr.Kreamer to telephone the fire brigade and ambulance service,got on with the task of saving his mother.First he filled a bucket with water from the bathroom and threw water over his mother and her bed.Then,with a wet cloth around his head,he went back to the garden. He could hear the fire engine coming up,but how would the firemen find his mother in the smoke-filled house where flames had almost swallowed up the 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期未考试 ground floor?Grasping firmly a ball of string from the garage,Glenn raced back V into the house and dashed upstairs to his mother's room.Tying one end of the st string to her hand he ran back,laying out the string as he went,through the hall 0 and back out into the garden. Minutes later he was telling fire chief John Coughlan,"The string will lead you to my mother."Mrs Kreamer was carried to safety as flames were breaking through her bedroom floor. 41.Why did Glenn Kreamer run downstairs first? A.He wanted to find out what was happening. B.He was worried about his own safety. C.He wanted to save his mother,as well his sister and brother. D.He wanted to see if his father came back from work. 42.How did Glenn help the firemen to save his mother? A.By throwing water all over her and her bed. B.By carrying her to safety with his brother. C.By pushing and pulling at her. D.By tying a string to her hand. 43.Who called the fire brigade and ambulance service? A.Glenn did. B.Glenn's father did. C.Glenn's sister did. D.Glenn's neighbour did. 44.What did Glenn do to protect himself? A.He put a wet cloth around himself. B.He threw water all over his body. C.He hid himself in he bathroom. D.He rushed out to the lawn. 45.Glenn saved his family because A.his father had taught him to do so on the phone B.he had learned everything about the first aid C.he had dealt with the emergency calmly and wisely D.he had followed his mother's instructions Reading C:5% Citywalk Draws Young Chinese Gather together some good friends and take a walk through the streets.This is what many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them,citywalk means "wondering around the city"on foot.They often explore old buildings or shops,and enjoy a cup of coffee or local snacks. 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第7页共10页 Citywalk offers them a way to interact with a city.It also gives them a chance to meet new people. It can be a guided trip for a small group of people or simply for one or two. They follow one rule:avoid famous scenic spots and big crowds. In China,the city walk trend has spread from Beijing and Shanghai to smaller cities.Some organizers invite folk culture researchers to act as tour guides,who are exploring new possibilities in the tourism industry and aim to provide experiences for visitors to "walk in open-air museums." Some cities,such as Beijing,have included citywalks in their plans to promote cultural tourism.Shanghai has created citywalk routes and is trying to help tourists reach more remote places by public transport. At present,the idea of a citywalk is new to most Chinese people.However, people working in the tourist industry believe it has a bright future.According to a tour guide from Beijing,tourists nowadays are paying more attention to personalized(个体化的)travel services.Many tour guides are also increasing their online influence.They share their citywalk experiences to attract potential 潜在的)customers. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES: 1.What does citywalk mean to many youngsters in China? 2.What can young people get from citywalk? 3.Citywalk is supposed to be a trip for a large group of people,isn't it? 4.Why do some organizers invite folk culture researchers to act as tour guides? 5.What are many tour guides doing to attract potential customers? Paper Two I.Word transformation:10% 1.He is said to have been a man of position.(respect) 2.All government departments,enterprises and institutions must make every cent count and stop all the expenses.(need) 3.Last year,they sold twice as many computers as their (compete) 4.This rural school lacks a lot of _(equip) 5. Xu Yuanchong is one of the most famous in the Chinese literary world.(translate) 6. We apologize for the late of the train.(arrive) 7. Jane takes part in many activities after school,such as skiing and cycling.(curriculum) 8. In spite of the fall from his horse,his leg was uninjured. (surprise) 9.She was once famously described as the most woman in American history.(intelligence) 10.I tried to discuss it with her,but only in making her angry. (unsuccessful) 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第8页共10页 II.Fill in the blanks with the given verbs in their proper forms:10% 1.The Qing Dynasty (exist)for nearly 300 years. 2. England and France (be)separated by the English Channel. 3. She enjoys (lie)to her friends.In other words,she's a liar. 4.I first (meet)her in 2009. 5.Listen,someone (play)the piano.It's Moonlight by Beethoven,isn't it? 6. -Can I have a word with you? -Sorry,I have a meeting to attend in two minutes.I (leave)in a few minutes. 7.-Where (be)you at 10 a.m.yesterday? -In my office.Why? 8. I've heard you (learn)Japanese these days.Is it difficult to learn Japanese? 9.If you want to be successful,isn't it necessary for you (be)famous first? 10.-You look so tired. -I (not sleep)well last night. III.Sentence Transformation:5% 1.We shared a common interest in tennis when we were in high school. We in high school---we both liked to play tennis 2.Alice accompanied him while he was waiting for the bus Alice while he was waiting for the bus. 3.I'm sorry I hurt you,but I didn't do it on purpose. hurt you.I'm sorry. 4.She dreamed that she could win the lottery and became a millionaire one day. She the lottery and becoming a millionaire one day. 5.My mother told me not to socialize with friends in the neighbourhood. My mother told me not to in the neighbourhood. IV.Fill in the blanks with the first letter given 5% Have you ever heard of Adobe After Effects?If not,I'm sure you've heard of animation(s动画制作).Adobe After Effects is a2.SDs_1 used for animation,visual effects and motion picture compositing ()It is used in f 2,TV,and web video creation,mainly in post-production() phase().After Effects have hundreds of effects that can be used to handle imagery ()This allows you to combine layers()of videos and images into the same scene.The tool is one of the most p3 tools in history and in this book I'm going to explain everything you need to know to get started with After Effects.I'm going to cover a ton of helpful information about this tool with the 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第9页共10页 hope of giving you a very clear e 4 of why you should consider learning After Effects.Maybe you're a college student who wants to become a video editor after graduation.Or perhaps,you're new to After Effects and want to know what magic this tool can do.Whichever category you find yourself in,this book is exactly what you are 1 5 for.Stop hesitating and order this book on amazon.com now. V.Translation:10% 1.那位网球运动员因酒驾而入狱六个月。(dunk-driving un.) 2.一年前，这对夫妇结婚了。婚后，他们总是为家务活而争吵不休。( argue) 3.1972年2月，美国总统的这次具有历史意义的访华使得两国之间更深厚 的关系和友谊成为可能。(make.possible) VI.Writing:5% Follow the instructions and write a composition under the title of My Dream Job within 120 words. 1.What job do you dream of doing? 2.Why do you want to have this job? 3.What do you have to do in your job? 4.What preparations will you make to get yourself ready for the future in order to realize this dream? 出巷人：王蓉，周韵 审卷人：周琳落 2023学年第一学期中预年级英语期末考试 第10页共10页