2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套)Part IWriting(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on thesaying "Listening is more important than talking."You can cite examples to illustrate theimportance of paying attention to others'opinions.You should write at least 120 words butno more than 180 words.Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)淘宝店铺：【光速考研工作室】温馨提示2016年四六级听力改革，本套试题中的听力题目已按照最新题型进行优化，与现在所考题型完全一致，可放心使用。Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each newsreport,you will hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will bespoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions I and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)Zuckerberg wrote a letter to his new-born baby girl.B)Zuckerberg wants his baby girl to grow up in a better world.C)Zuckerberg became one of the most searched names on Google.D)Zuckerberg decided to donate most of his Facebook shares.2.A)About $45 million.C)About $45 billion.B)About $50 million.D)About $99 billion.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It was approved on Sunday.B)It runs to 42 pages.C)It targets rich countries tackling climate change.D)It has a clear vision to go renewable energy.4.A)In Denmark.B)In Greenland.C)In Durban.D)In the Place de la Pantheon.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)The ruling party candidate.B)The chosen successor of Argentina's president.C)The governor of Buenos Aires province.D)The mayor of Buenos Aires.6.A)Tighten trade restrictions.C)Carry out social welfare programsB)Lift some financial controls.D)Seek the help of economic reform7.A)A candidate with over 45 percent of the vote could win the presidency.B)A candidate who has 10 more points over the second wins the presidency.C)Any candidate who wins the most of the vote could be the winner.D)Any candidate who wins at least 40 percent of the vote gets elected.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of eachconversation.you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will bespoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)It is more difficult to learn than English.B)It is used by more people than English.C)It will be as commonly used as English.D)It will eventually become a world language.8.A)Its loan words from many languages.B)Its popularity with the common people.C)The influence of the British Empire.D)The effect of the Industrial Revolution.10.A)It includes a lot of words from other languages.B)It has a growing number of newly coined words.C)It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.D)It is the largest among all languages in the world.11.A)It has many international words.C)Its grammar is very simpleB)It can be pronounced easily.D)It has no different dialects.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)To return some goods.C)To place an order.B)To apply for a job.D)To make a complaint.13.A)He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.B)He is not familiar with the exact details of the goods.C)He has not worked in the sales department for long.D)He works on a part-time basis for the company.14.A)It is not his responsibility.B)It will be free for large orders.C)It costs f15 more for express delivery.D)It depends on a number of factors.15.A)Report the information to her superior.B)Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge.C)Ring back when she comes to a decision.D)Make inquiries with some other companies.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,youwill hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken onlyonce.After you hear a question.you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with asingle line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)No one knows exactly where they were first made.A)No one knows for sure when they came into being.C)No one knows for what purpose they were invented.D)No one knows what they will look like in the future.17.A)Carry ropes across rivers.B)Measure the speed of wind.C)Pass on secret messages.D)Give warnings of danger.18.A)To protect houses against lightning.B)To test the effects of the lightning rod.C)To find out the strength of silk for kites.D)To prove that lightning is electricity.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)She enjoys teaching languages.B)She can speak several languages.C)She was trained to be an interpreter.D)She was born with a talent for languages.20.A)They acquire an immunity to culture shock.B)They would like to live abroad permanentlyC)They want to learn as many foreign languages as possible.D)They have an intense interest in cross-cultural interactions.21.A)She became an expert in horse racing.B)She got a chance to visit several European countries.C)She was able to translate for a German sports judge.D)She learned to appreciate classical music.22.A)Taste the beef and give her commentB)Take part in a cooking competition.初见C)Teach vocabulary for food in English.D)Give cooking lessons on Western food.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A)He had only a third-grade education.B)He once threatened to kill his teacher.C)He grew up in a poor single-parent family.D)He often helped his mother do housework24.A)Careless.B)Stupid.C)Brave.D)Active.25.A)Write two book reports a week.