2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题第2套.doc

2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking.” You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of listening. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 wordsPartⅡ Listening Comprehension (30minutes)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 will be based on the following news item.1. What did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do? A) To set up a moon colony by 2023. B) To send astronauts again to the moon by 2023. C) To continue the current shuttle missions till 2023. D) To create more jobs for NASA till 2023.2. What is the major reason for NASA's Constellation Programme to be canceled? A) There were import space missions. B) The space agency lacked funding for the programme. C) The current shuttle missions would continue. D) Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. What is the percentage of common shares of Blackberry does Fairfax hold? A) 10% B) 20% C) 40% D) Unknown4. According to this passage, what is the most likely or direct reason that is said for Blackberry being ailing? A) The economic crisis happening around the world. B) The stiff competition from other companies. C) The unwise decisions made by the company's managing team. D) Their smart phones are not well produced.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct.10th? A) They went to a remote area B) Their fishing boats collided C) They tried to repair their boats D) They decided to stay in the boats.6. How did they survive during those three months? A) On supplies they brought with them.B) On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C) On supplies left at the military base.D) Not mentioned in the passage.7. How were the crew rescued eventually?A) By helicopter. B) By boat.C) By radio contact. D) By a search team.Section BDirection: In this section，you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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.Conversation One Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school. B) He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years. C) He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago. D) He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.9. A) He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility. B) He is eager to find a job with an increased salary. C) He likes to work in a company close to home. D) He would rather get a less demanding job.10. A) Sports. B) Travel. C) Foreign languages. D) Computer games.11. A) when he is supposed to start work. B) What responsibilities he would have. C) When he will be informed about his application. D) What career opportunities her company can offer. Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan, B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy. C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner. D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan. B) Gianni Riva at Megastar. C) The company’s sales representative. D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary. D) Saleswoman.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and 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 Sheet1 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) It is lined with tall trees. B) It was widened recently C) It has high buildings on both。