2018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 a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad.Youshould write at least120 words but no more than 180 words.Listening Comprehension(25 minutes)SectionADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two or threequestions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 witha single line through the centre.Questions I 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.B)He once served in a fire department.C)He was collecting building materials.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.B)He is learning to be a pilot.C)He regards his royal duties as a burden.D)He held a part-time job for over 20 years.6.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.B)They liked him in his uniform.C)They rarely recognised him.D)They were surprised to see him.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear fourquestions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A),B),C),and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with 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 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.B)Try out a new restaurant together in town.C)Go with him to choose a pearl for Susan.D)Attend the opening of a local restaurant.13.A)It is sponsored by local restaurantsB)It specializes in food advertizing.C)It is especially popular with the young.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 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),D).Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 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 repeatedlyC)Improving the taste of vegetable dishes for them.D)Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them.17.A)They were disliked most by childrenB)They were considered most nutritious.C)They were least used in Belgian cooking.D)They were essential to children's health.初见18.A)Vegetables differ in their nutritional value.B)Children's eating habits can be changed.C)Parents watch closely what children eat.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 serous consequences.B)India has many space exploration programs.C)There is quite a lot to leam about the moon.D)A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.20.A)It is costly to bring back.B)It is risky to destroy.C)It is of no use on Earth.D)It is damaged by radiation.21.A)Record details of space exploration.初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.B)Make a timely response.C)Examine the information carefully.D)See is any action needs to be taken.24.A)It is to be passed on.B)It is mostly junk.C)It requires no reply.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.D)Avoid using capitals for emphasis.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)SectionADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a listof choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.