Primary 3 Chinese 短文填空 Quiz

Primary 3 Chinese Quiz - 短文填空 (Answer Key)

Name: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Date: ____________________

Score: ______ / 20

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Section A: 短文填空（一）(Questions 1 - 5)

Passage Translation: Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua are good friends, and also (1) ______. They go to school and go home together every day. Xiao Ming's (2) ______ is very tall, while Xiao Hua is shorter. They both have a common (3) ______, which is to become excellent athletes. To achieve this dream, they (4) ______ running and long jump every day. They (5) ______ that one day they can represent the school in a competition.

Word Bank Meanings:

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
(1) 希望	xīwàng	to hope
(2) 愿望	yuànwàng	wish
(3) 个子	gèzi	height
(4) 伙伴	huǒbàn	partner, friend
(5) 练习	liànxí	to practice
(6) 邻居	línjū	neighbor

Answers:

1. (6) 邻居 【1分】

   • Explanation: The sentence says they are good friends and also (something). The word "邻居" (neighbor) fits because friends who live near each other are neighbors. The other options don't fit: 希望 (hope) and 愿望 (wish) are not nouns describing a relationship; 个子 (height) is a physical trait; 伙伴 (partner) is similar to friend but the sentence already says they are friends; 练习 (practice) is an action.
   • Common mistake: Students might choose 伙伴 (partner) because it sounds like a good match for "friend." However, the passage uses "好朋友" (good friends) first, so the blank needs a different but related word. "邻居" (neighbor) adds new information about their relationship.

2. (3) 个子 【1分】

   • Explanation: The sentence talks about Xiao Ming's (something) being very tall. "个子" (height) is the only word that describes how tall someone is. The phrase "个子很高" (height is very tall) is a common Chinese expression.
   • Common mistake: Students might confuse 个子 with 希望 or 愿望, but those are abstract concepts, not physical traits.

3. (2) 愿望 【1分】

   • Explanation: The sentence says they have a common (something) - to become excellent athletes. A "愿望" (wish) is something you hope to achieve in the future. This fits perfectly with the dream of becoming athletes.
   • Common mistake: Students might choose 希望 (hope), but 希望 is usually a verb, while 愿望 is a noun. The blank needs a noun because it follows "共同的" (common, adjective).

4. (5) 练习 【1分】

   • Explanation: To achieve their dream, they need to (something) running and long jump. "练习" (practice) is the action of training to improve a skill. This is the logical choice.
   • Common mistake: None likely, as 练习 is the only action verb in the bank that fits.

5. (1) 希望 【1分】

   • Explanation: The sentence says "They (something) one day can represent the school." "希望" (hope) is a verb expressing a desire for something to happen in the future. This is the correct choice.
   • Common mistake: Students might choose 愿望 (wish), but 愿望 is a noun. The blank needs a verb because it's followed by a clause. 希望 can be used as a verb meaning "to hope."

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Section B: 短文填空（二）(Questions 6 - 10)

Passage Translation: This morning, little sister was running around in the living room and accidentally (6) ______ Mom's favorite vase. The vase fell to the ground and broke. Little sister was very scared and didn't know what to do. When Mom came back, she saw the pieces on the floor and asked what (7) ______ had happened. Little sister cried and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Mom wasn't angry. She (8) ______ little sister and reminded her to be careful in the future and not to run around in the house. Little sister promised Mom that she would take good (9) ______ of things at home. She also helped Mom clean up the pieces and (10) ______ the large vase pieces to the trash can.

Word Bank Meanings:

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
(1) 碰倒	pèng dǎo	to knock over
(2) 摇摆	yáobǎi	to sway, to swing
(3) 事情	shìqing	matter, thing
(4) 原谅	yuánliàng	to forgive
(5) 照顾	zhàogù	to take care of
(6) 搬动	bāndòng	to move (an object)

Answers:

6. (1) 碰倒 【1分】

   • Explanation: The sister was running and accidentally (something) the vase. "碰倒" (knock over) is the action of hitting something and causing it to fall. This perfectly describes the accident.
   • Common mistake: Students might choose 搬动 (move), but 搬动 implies a deliberate action of moving something, not an accident.

7. (3) 事情 【1分】

   • Explanation: Mom asked what (something) had happened. "事情" (matter/thing) is a general noun for an event or incident. The phrase "什么事情" (what matter) is a common question pattern.
   • Common mistake: None likely, as 事情 is the only general noun in the bank.

8. (4) 原谅 【1分】

   • Explanation: Mom wasn't angry. She (something) little sister. "原谅" (forgive) means to stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong. This fits the context of Mom being understanding.
   • Common mistake: Students might choose 照顾 (take care of), but the context is about forgiveness, not care.

9. (5) 照顾 【1分】

   • Explanation: Little sister promised to (something) things at home. "照顾" (take care of) means to look after something properly. The phrase "好好照顾" (take good care of) is a common expression.
   • Common mistake: None likely, as 照顾 is the only word that fits the meaning of "taking care of."

10. (6) 搬动 【1分】

    • Explanation: She helped move the vase pieces (something) to the trash can. "搬动" (move) means to physically move an object from one place to another.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 碰倒 (knock over), but the action here is deliberate (moving to the trash can), not accidental.

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Section C: 短文填空（三）(Questions 11 - 15)

Passage Translation: Xiao Wen woke up late today. He looked at the clock, (11) ______ it was 7:30! He (12) ______ brushed his teeth and washed his face, and even rushed out of the house without eating breakfast. When he arrived at school, (13) ______ he wasn't late, but his stomach was growling with hunger. During class, he (14) ______ listened very attentively to the teacher, but his stomach kept growling, making him feel very embarrassed. (15) ______, the teacher noticed his situation and let him go to the canteen to eat something before returning to class.

Word Bank Meanings:

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
(1) 已经	yǐjīng	already
(2) 赶快	gǎnkuài	quickly, hurry up
(3) 还是	háishì	still, or
(4) 结果	jiéguǒ	result, as a result
(5) 虽然	suīrán	although
(6) 但是	dànshì	but

Answers:

11. (1) 已经 【1分】

    • Explanation: He looked at the clock, (something) it was 7:30. "已经" (already) indicates that the time had already reached 7:30. This emphasizes that it was late.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 还是 (still), but 还是 doesn't fit the meaning of "already reached a time."

12. (2) 赶快 【1分】

    • Explanation: He (something) brushed his teeth and washed his face. "赶快" (quickly) describes doing something in a hurry. This fits because he was late.
    • Common mistake: None likely, as 赶快 is the only adverb of speed in the bank.

13. (3) 还是 【1分】

    • Explanation: (Something) he wasn't late, but his stomach was growling. "还是" (still) here means "nevertheless" or "still." The sentence structure is "虽然...但是..." (although...but...), but here only 还是 is used to mean "still (he wasn't late)." Actually, let's re-examine: The sentence says "到了学校，（ 13 ）他没有迟到，可是他的肚子饿得咕咕叫。" The word 还是 (still) can mean "still (he wasn't late)" - meaning despite waking up late, he still wasn't late. This is the best fit.
    • Correction: Actually, looking more carefully, the word 还是 can mean "still" in the sense of "it turned out that." The sentence means "When he arrived at school, (it turned out that) he wasn't late, but his stomach was growling." This is a common usage of 还是.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 虽然 (although), but 虽然 requires a 但是 (but) in the second clause. The passage uses 可是 (but) instead of 但是, but the pattern is similar. However, 还是 is more appropriate here because it means "still/nevertheless."

14. (5) 虽然 【1分】

    • Explanation: (Something) he listened very attentively, but his stomach kept growling. "虽然" (although) introduces a contrast. The pattern is "虽然...可是..." (although...but...).
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 但是 (but), but 但是 is used in the second clause, not the first. The blank is in the first clause.

15. (4) 结果 【1分】

    • Explanation: (Something), the teacher noticed his situation. "结果" (as a result) indicates the outcome of the situation. This is a common transition word in stories.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 但是 (but), but there's no contrast here - it's simply stating what happened next.

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Section D: 短文填空（四）(Questions 16 - 20)

Passage Translation: Last weekend, my family and I went to the zoo. The weather was great that day, and the zoo was very (16) ______. We saw many (17) ______ animals, including giraffes, elephants, and monkeys. The monkeys were the most (18) ______; they jumped around in the trees, making everyone laugh heartily. Dad said he (19) ______ had been to this zoo many times, but every time he came, he found it very enjoyable. Our family had a (20) ______ day.

Word Bank Meanings:

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
(1) 美丽	měilì	beautiful
(2) 快乐	kuàilè	happy
(3) 热闹	rènào	lively, bustling
(4) 有趣	yǒuqù	interesting
(5) 总是	zǒngshì	always
(6) 已经	yǐjīng	already

Answers:

16. (3) 热闹 【1分】

    • Explanation: The zoo was very (something). "热闹" (lively) describes a place with many people and activity. A zoo on a nice day would be lively.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 美丽 (beautiful), but 美丽 describes appearance, not atmosphere. 热闹 describes the lively atmosphere of a place.

17. (1) 美丽 【1分】

    • Explanation: We saw many (something) animals. "美丽" (beautiful) describes the animals' appearance. This is a common adjective for describing animals.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 有趣 (interesting), but the sentence is describing the animals' appearance first. 美丽 is more appropriate here.

18. (4) 有趣 【1分】

    • Explanation: The monkeys were the most (something). "有趣" (interesting/funny) describes something that is amusing or entertaining. The monkeys jumping around and making people laugh is interesting/funny.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 快乐 (happy), but 快乐 describes a feeling, not a characteristic that makes people laugh.

19. (5) 总是 【1分】

    • Explanation: Dad said he (something) had been to this zoo many times. "总是" (always) indicates that this is a repeated action. However, looking at the sentence more carefully: "爸爸说，他（ 19 ）来过这个动物园很多次了" - Dad said he (something) had come to this zoo many times. The word 已经 (already) would fit here: "他已经来过...很多次了" (he has already been here many times). But 总是 (always) doesn't fit as well because 总是 means "always" and is used with habitual actions, not with "many times."
    • Correction: The correct answer should be (6) 已经 (already). The pattern "已经...很多次了" (already...many times) is a common Chinese structure. 总是 (always) would be used for habitual actions like "他总是去动物园" (he always goes to the zoo), not for "has been many times."
    • Corrected Answer: 19. (6) 已经 【1分】
    • Explanation: Dad said he (already) had been to this zoo many times. The word 已经 (already) is used with 了 to indicate that an action has already occurred. The pattern "已经...很多次了" means "have already done something many times."
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 总是 (always), but 总是 is for habitual actions, not for completed experiences.

20. (2) 快乐 【1分】

    • Explanation: Our family had a (something) day. "快乐" (happy) describes the feeling of enjoyment and happiness. This is the most natural word to describe a good day at the zoo.
    • Common mistake: Students might choose 热闹 (lively), but 热闹 describes a place, not a feeling. 快乐 describes the family's emotional experience.

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Total Marks: 20

Marking Notes:

• Each correct answer = 1 mark.
• No partial marks for this exercise.
• Accept answers written as the number (e.g., "6") or the word (e.g., "邻居").
• If a student writes two numbers for one blank, mark as wrong.
• Common errors to watch for: Q19 is commonly mistaken; ensure students understand the difference between 总是 (always/habitual) and 已经 (already/completed action).

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