2016年12月大学英语四级考试（第2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 work in a state-owned business and the other ina joint venture.You are to make a choice between the two.Write an essay to explainthe reasons for your choice.You should write at least 120 words but no more than180 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)To satisfy the curiosity of tourists.C)To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.B)To replace two old stone bridges.D)To improve utility services in the state.2.A)Countless tree limbs.C)Lots of wrecked boats and ships.B)A few skeletons.D)Millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.B)It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.C)It shut down two border crossings with Libya.D)It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.4.A)Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.B)Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.C)Train qualified security personnel for the Tunisian government.D)Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.2016-12四级试题（第2套）Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)An environment-friendly battery.C)A plant-powered mobile phone charger.B)An energy-saving mobile phone.D)A device to help plants absorb sunlight.6.A)While sitting in their school's courtyard.C)While solving a mathematical problem.B)While playing games on their phones.D)While doing a chemical experiment.7.A)It increases the applications of mobile phones.B)It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.C)It improves the reception of mobile phones.D)It collects the energy released by plants.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 visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.B)He called the woman and left her a message.C)He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.D)He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.9.A)It is the most modern production line.C)It has stopped working completely.B)It assembles super-intelligent robots.D)It is going to be upgraded soon.10.A)To seek her permission.C)To request her to return at once.B)To place an order for robots.D)To ask for Tom's phone number.11.A)She is on duty.C)She is on sick leave.B)She is having her day off.D)She is abroad on business.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)He saved a baby boy's life.C)He prevented a train crash.B)He wanted to be a superhero.D)He was a witness to an accident.13.A)He has a 9-month-old boy.C)He enjoys the interview.B)He is currently unemployed.D)He commutes by subway.14.A)A rock on the tracks.C)A strong wind.B)A misplaced pushchair.D)A speeding car.15.A)She stood motionless in shock.C)She called the police at once.B)She cried bitterly.D)She shouted for help.2016-12四级试题（第2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)She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.B)She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.C)She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.D)She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.17.A)To preserve a tradition.C)To help local education.B)To amuse her daughter.D)To make some extra money.18.A)To raise money for business expansion.B)To make her truck attractive to children.C)To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.D)To teach kids the value of mutual support.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)The reasons for imposing taxes.C)The various burdens on ordinary citizens.B)The various services money can buy.D)The function of money in the modern world.20.A)Educating and training citizens.C)Protecting people's life and property.B)Improving public transportation.D)Building hospitals and public libraries.21.A)By asking for donations.C)By selling government bonds.B)By selling public lands.D)By exploiting natural resources.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)It is located at the center of the European continent.B)It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.C)It contains less than a square mile of land.D)It is surrounded by France on three sides.23.A)Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.B)Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.C)It is where many American movies are shot.D)It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.24.A)Tobacco.B)Potatoes.C)Machinery.D)Clothing.25.A)European history.C)Small countries in Europe.B)European geography.D)Tourist attractions in Europe.2016-12四级试题（第2套）3