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1、英语四级考试真题及答案 第1套Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the importance of reading ability and how to develop it. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirec
2、tions: 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).
3、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) The return of a bottled message to its owners daughter.B) A New Hampshire mans joke with friends on his wife.C) A fathers message for hi
4、s daughter.D) The history of a century-old motel.2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness.B) She wanted to honor her fathers promise.C) She had been asked by her father to do so.D) She was excited to see her fathers handwriting.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just
5、heard.3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.C) Two million bees were infected with disease.D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.4. A) It apologized to its customers. B) It was forced to kill its bees.C) It lost a huge stock of
6、 bees.D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.B) It took off and landed on a football field.C) It proved to be of high commercial value.D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.6. A) Engineer
7、ing problems. B) The air pollution it produced.C) Inadequate funding. D) The opposition from the military.7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology. B) It flies faster than a commercial jet.C) It is a safer means of transportation.D) It is more environmentally friendly.Section BDirections: In thi
8、s 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 c
9、orresponding 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) It seems a depressing topic. B) It sounds quite alarming.C) It has little impact on our daily life. D) It is getting more serious these days.9. A) The
10、 man doesnt understand Spanish.B) The woman doesnt really like dancing.C) They dont want something too noisy.D) They cant make it to the theatre in time.10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting.B) It has too many acts to hold the audiences attention.C) It is the most amusing show he
11、 has ever watched.D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity.11. A) Watch a comedy. B) Go and see the dance.C) Book the tickets online. D) See a film with the man.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is.B)
12、She simply has no idea what school to transfer to.C) There are too many activities for her to cope with.D) She worries she wont fit in as a transfer student.13. A) Seek advice from senior students.B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies.C) Participate in after-school activities.D) Look into what the scho
13、ol offers.14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it.B) Accept her as a transfer student.C) Find her accommodation on campus.D) Introduce her to her roommates.15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lees.B) She has become friends with Catherine.C) She has chosen the major Catherine has.D) She has ju
14、st transferred to the college.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 c
15、hoices 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) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.B) To find out which physical drive is the most pow
16、erful.C) To discover what most mice like to eat.D) To determine what feelings mice have.17. A) When they are hungry.B) When they are thirsty.C) When they smell food.D) When they want company.18. A) They search for food in groups.B) They are overweight when food is plenty.C) They prefer to be with other mice.D)