2016年12月大学英语四级考试（第1套）Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay.Suppose you have twooptions upon graduation:one is to take a job in a com pany and the other to go to agraduate school.You are to make a choice between the two.Write an essay toexplain the reasons for your choice.You should write at least 120 words but nomore than 180 words.Part IIListening 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 bespoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet I 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.C)He could no longer pay the rent.B)It was going to be renovated.D)He had sold it to the royal family.2.A)A strike.C)A forest fire.B)A storm.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 released the details of the accident.C)They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D)They provided the miners with food and water.2016-12四级试题（第1套）Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)Raise postage rates.C)Redesign delivery routes.B)Improve its services.D)Close some of its post offices.6.A)Shortening business hours.C)Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.B)Closing offices on holidays.D)Computerizing mail sorting processes.7.A)Many post office staff will lose their jobs.B)Many people will begin to complain.C)Taxpayers will be very pleased.D)A lot of controversy will arise.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 questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)He will be kept from promotion.C)He will be given a warning.B)He will go through retraining.D)He will lose part of his pay.9.A)He is always on time.C)He is an experienced press operator.B)He is a trustworthy guy.D)He is on good terms with his workmates.10.A)She is a trade union representative.C)She is a senior manager of the shop.B)She is in charge of public relations.D)She is better at handling such matters.11.A)He is skilled and experienced.C)He is always trying to stir up trouble.B)He is very close to the manager.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)Friendly.C)Selfish.D)Reserved.13.A)They stay quiet.C)They talk about the weather.B)They read a book.D)They chat with fellow passengers.14.A)She was always treated as a foreigner.B)She was eager to visit an English castle.C)She was never invited to a colleague's home.D)She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15.A)Houses are much more quiet.C)They want to have more space.B)Houses provide more privacy.D)They want a garden of their own.2016-12四级试题（第1套）Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you willhear 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 fourchoices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)They don't have much choice of jobs.B)They are likely to get much higher pay.C)They don't have to go through job interviews.D)They will automatically be given hiring priority.17.A)Ask their professors for help.C)Visit the school careers service.B)Look at school bulletin boards.D)Go through campus newspapers.18.A)Helping students find the books and journals they need.B)Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.C)Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.D)Providing students with information about the library.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)It tastes better.C)It may be sold at a higher price.B)It is easier to grow.D)It can better survive extreme weathers.20.A)It is healthier than green tea.C)It will replace green tea one day.B)It can grow in drier soil.D)It is immune to various diseases.21.A)It has been well received by many tea drinkers.B)It does not bring the promised health benefits.C)It has made tea farmers'life easier.D)It does not have a stable market.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)They need decorations to show their status.B)They prefer unique objects of high quality.C)They decorate their homes themselves.D)They care more about environment.23.A)They were proud of their creations.C)They made great contributions to society.B)They could only try to create at night.D)They focused on the quality of their products.24.A)Make wise choices.C)Design handicrafts themselves.B)Identify fake crafts.D)Learn the importance of creation.2016-12四级试题（第1套）3