英语四级真题.docx

1、英语四级真题2018年12月大学英语四级考试真题(二)Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studyins dbroad.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part IIListening Comprehension(25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this sec

2、tion,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.Afier you hear aquestion,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then markthe corresponding le

3、tter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)A man was pulled to safety after a building collapse.B)A beam about ten feet long collapsed to the ground.C)A rescue worker got trapped in the basement.D)A deserted 100

4、-year-old building caught fire.2.A)He suffered a fatal injury in an accident.C)He was collecting building materials.B)He once served in a fire department.D)He moved into his neighbors old house.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)Improve the maths skills of high sc

5、hool teachers.B)Change British peoples negative view of maths.C)Help British people understand their paychecks.D)Launch a campaign to promote maths teaching.4.A)Children take maths courses at an earlier age.B)The public sees the value of maths in their life.C)British people know how to do elementary

6、 calculations.D)Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.Questions 5 and 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)He owns a fleet of aircraft.B)He is learning to be a pilot.C)He regards his royal duties as a burden.D)He held a part-time job for over 20 years.6.A) He can

7、demonstrate his superior piloting skills.B)He can change his focus of attention and relax.C)He can show his difference from other royalty.D)He can come into closer contact with his people.7. A)They enjoyed his company.B)They liked him in his uniform.C)Theyrarelyrecognisedhim.D)They were surprised to

8、 see him.Section BDuettions:In this section,you will hear tuo long conversations.At the end of each conttersutton,you wiyrear Jour questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.Ayier you hear.question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C a

9、nd D.Then marthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)They were skilled carpenters themselves.C)Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.B)It didnt need much capital to start with.D)They saw a

10、 business opportunity there.9.A)Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.B)Attract foreign investment to expand business.C)Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.D)Open some more branch companies in Germany.10.A)They are from her hometown.C)They all come from Romania.B)They are imported

11、from Germany.D)They come from all over the continent.11.A)All across Europe.C)Mostly in Bucharest.B)Throughout the world.D)In Romania only.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Go to a concert with him and his girlfriend. C)Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.

12、B)Try out a new restaurant together in town.D)Attend the opening of a local restaurant.13.A)It is sponsored by local restaurants.C)It is especially popular with the young.B)It specializes in food advertizing.D)It provides information on local events.14.A)They design a special set of menus for themse

13、lves.B)They treat themselves to various entertainments.C)They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.D)They participate in a variety of social events.15.A)More restaurants will join Restaurant Week.B)This years Restaurant Week will start soon.C)Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant We

14、ek.D)More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three offour questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a auestion,youmust choose the best a

15、nswer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)Rewarding them for eating vegetables.B)Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.C)Improving

16、the taste of vegetable dishes for them.D)Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them.17,A)Theyweredislikedmostbychildren.C)TheywereleastusedinBelgiancooking.B)Theywereconsideredmostnutritious.D)Theywereessentialtochildrenshealth.18.A)Vegetables differ in their nutritional value. C)Parents w

17、atch closely what children eat.B)Childrens cating habits can be changed.D)Childrens choices of food vary greatly.Onestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)Space exploration has serious consequences.B)India has many space exploration programs.C)There is quite a lot to learn

18、 about the moon.D)A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.20.A)It is costly to bring back.C)It is of no use on Earth.B)It is risky to destroy.D)It is damaged by radiation.21.A)Record details of space exploration.B)Monitor the change of Junar weather.C)Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on i

19、ts materials.D)Explore the possibility of human settlement on the moon.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)It is likely to remain a means of business communication.B)It is likely to be a competitor of various messaging apps.C)It will gradually be replaced by social m

20、edia.D)It will have to be governed by specific rules.23.A)Save the message in their file.B)Make a timely response.C)Examine the information carefully.D)See if any action needs to be taken.24.A)It is to be passed on.B)It is mostly junk.C)It requires no reply.D)It causes no concern.25.A)Make it as sho

21、rt as possible.B)Use simple and clear language.C)Adopt an informal style of writing.D)Avoid using capitals for emphasis.Part IIIReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of ch

22、oices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of thewords

23、in the bank more than once.Have you ever used email to apologize to colleague?Delivered a 26 to a subordinate(下属)with a voice-mail message?Flown by plane across the country just to deliver important news in person?The various communication options at our fingertips today can be good for 27 and produ

24、ctivity-and at the same time very troublesome.With so many ways to communicate,how should a manager choosethe one thats best 28 when the message to be delivered is bad or unwelcome news for the recipient?Weve 29 business communication consultants and etiquette(礼仪)experts to come upwith the following

25、 guidelines for 30 using the alternative ways of delivering difficult messages.First of all,choose how personal you want to be,A face-to-face communication is the most31 .Other choices,in descending order of personalization,are:a real-time phone call,a voice-mail message,a handwritten note,a tvpewritten letter,and the most 32 is email.Some of these