2016年12月四级真题第1套
2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第一套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to work in a state-owned business and the other in a joint venture. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, 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. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer 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 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It was dangerous to live in. B) It was going to be renovated. C) He could no longer pay the rent.D) He had sold it to the royal family.2. A) A strike. B) A storm. C) A forest fire.D) A terrorist attack.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B) They were trapped in an underground elevator.C) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.D) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.4. A) They tried hard to repair the elevator.B) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.C) They released the details of the accident.D) They provided the miners with food and water.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Close some of its post offices.D) Redesign delivery routes.6. A) Shortening business hours.B) Closing offices on holidays.C) Computerizing mail sorting processes.D) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.7. A) A lot of controversy will arise.B) Many people will begin to complain.C) Taxpayers will be very pleased.D) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the questions, will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He will lose part of his pay.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will be kept from promotion.9. A) He is always on time.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is an experienced press operator.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.10. A) She is a trade union representative.B) She is in charge of public relations.C) She is better at handling such matters.D) She is a senior manager of the shop.11. A) He is always trying to stir up trouble.B) He is very close to the manager.C) He is skilled and experienced.D) He is always complaining about low wages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Open.B) Reserved.C) Friendly.D) Selfish.13. A) They talk about the weather.B) They read a book.C) They stay quiet.D) They chat with fellow passengers.14. A) She was always treated as a foreigner.B) She was never invited to a colleagues home.C) She was eager to visit an English castle.D) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15. A) Houses are much more quiet.B) They want a garden of their own.C) They want to have more space.D) Houses provide more privacy.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer 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) They will automatically be given hiring priority.B) They are likely to get much higher pay.C) They dont have to go through job interviews.D) They dont have much choice of jobs.17. A) Visit the school careers service.B) Look at school bulletin boards.C) Ask their professors for help.D) Go through campus newspapers.18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.B) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.C) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.D) Providing students with information about the library.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you