2018年12月英语四级真题及答案第二套

2018 年 12 月英语四级真题及答案第二套 Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section A Directions: 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) 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-year-old building caught fire. 2. A) He suffered a fatal injury in an accident. materials. C) He was collecting building B) He once served in a fire department. D) He moved into his neighbor’s old house. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. A) Improve the maths skills of high school teachers. B) Change British people’s 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 calculations. D) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A) He owns a fleet of aircraft.C) He regards his royal duties as a burden. B) He is learning to be a pilot. 6. D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years. A) He can 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. C) They rarely recognised him. B) They liked him in his uniform. D)They were surprised to see him. Section B Directions: 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. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) They were skilled carpenters themselves. B) It didn’t need much capital to start with. C) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania. D) They saw a 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. B) They are imported from Germany. C) They all come from all Romania. D) They come from all over the continent 11. A) All across Europe. B) Throughout the world. C) Mostly in Bucharest. 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. a pearl for Susan. B) Try out a new restaurant together in town. local restaurant. C) Go with him to choose D) Attend the opening of a 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 themselves. 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 year’s Restaurant Week will start soon. C) Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant Week D) More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week. Section C Directions: 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) Rewarding them for eating vegetables. B) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly. C) Improving the taste of vegetable dishes for them. D) Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them. 17. A) They were disliked most by children. C) They were least used in Belgian cooking. B) They were considered most nutritious. children’s health. D) 18. A) Vegetables differ in their nutritional value. what children eat. They were essential to C) Parents watch closely B) Children’s eating habits can be changed. D) Children’s choices of food vary greatly. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Space exploration has serious consequences. to learn about the moon. C) There is quite a lot B) India has many space exploration programs. 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 lunar weather. C) Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its 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 media. D) It will have to be governed by specific rules. 23. A) Save the message in their file. C) Examine the information carefully. B) Make a timely response. D) See if any action needs to be taken. 24. A) It is to be passed on. C) It requires no reply. B) It is mostly junk. D) It causes no concern. 25. A) Make it as short as possible. B) Use simple and clear language. C) Adopt an informal style of writing.