2022年12月大学英语四级考试真题（一）Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions:In this task,you are to write an essay on the role of physical exercise in achieving success atcollege.You will have 30 minutes for the task.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180words.Part IListening Comprehension(25 minutes）Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will heartwo or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear aquestion,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then markthe 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)Part of its dam wall collapsed.C)It was destroyed by an earthquake.B)It released a lot of harmful gases.D)Some miners were trapped underground.2.A)It posed a safety threat to the miners.C)It brought the mine's operations to a halt.B)It caused damage too heavy to assess.D)It was followed by two more earthquakes.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It prepared beds for all the six new citizens.B)It assigned a team of doctors for each expected baby.C)It made ample preparations for various possibilities.D)It brought in the most advanced instruments.4.A)They had to undergo 2-3 physical checkups.B)They were all of normal size except the sixthC)They could go home together with their mother a day later.D)They needed to stay in the hospital for a couple of months.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)It is owned by the local government.C)It has been bought by an American.B)It has been turned into a public park.D)It is a perfect tourist destination.6.A)Its seafood.C)Its unspoiled beaches.B)Its unusual coastline.D)Its architecture.7.A)It has an unmatched location.C)It has beautiful weather all year round.B)It is worth over 18 million euros.D)It is an ideal place to meet famous stars.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you willhear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear aquestion,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then markthe corresponding 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)She has been attending some group classes.B)She has registered for two new gym classes.C)She became a member of the gym two months ago.D)She is entitled to a discount on all the gym exercises.9.A)Considering the promotion of its regular classes.B)Taking measures to expand its exercise programs.C)Recruiting coaches for hot yoga and advanced spinning.D)Offering existing members a discount off two new classes.10.A)She missed the deadline for the 10-week course.B)She missed out on the gym's general discount.C)She didn't sign up for membership in time.D)She wasn't so much interested in hot yoga.初见素11.A)She doesn't want to reveal her card details over the phone.B)She doesn't think it wise to pay before attending any class.C)She might have to cancel her registration any minute.D)She prefers to have the fee added to her monthly bill.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)To make investments.C)To research new markets.B)To sign a business contract.D)To open a new office.13.A)Dubai.B)Beijing.C)Amsterdam.D)Earl's Court.14.A)Rent a bike for him to get around the town.C)Help him prepare his presentation.B)Reserve a meeting room in the head office.D)Send him a map of the hotel area.15.A)Bring his projector.C)Submit his claims form.B)Keep all his receipts.D)Pay with his credit card.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three orfour questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark thecorresponding 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)Whether a country's educational level is linked to women's rights.B)Whether women's rights are making good progress around the world.C)Whether a country's protection of women's rights is related to its public health.D)Whether women's rights are more often overlooked in less-developed countries.17.A)Their people still have better health if women's rights are respected.B)They must make efforts to increase women's access to health care.C)Their people tend to attach importance to women's rights.D)They need to invest more in hospital staff and facilities.18.A)Their link with a country's public health.B)Their potential impact on social progress.C)Their value to a country's international image.D)Their positive effect on economic development.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)It creates a wonderful setting for dating.C)It turns parks into picnic sites.B)It may cause strange physical reactions.D)It may result in a crowded beach.20.A)Breathing difficulty.C)Excessive sweating.B)Bad breath.D)High blood pressure.21.A)It protects people against bacteria.C)It accelerates people's blood circulation.B)It enables people to build up endurance.D)It provides people with extra energy.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A)They are more likely to win in combat sports.B)They are in the minority among the population.C)They have a higher chance of joining sports teams.D)They have more disadvantages in getting ahead.23.A)Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.B)The left side of their brain is more powerful than its right side.C)They tend to be a lot more aggressive than right-handed people.D)Their brain has a stronger connection between its two sides.24.A)They have a larger brain.C)It is related to their genes.B)It still remains unknown.D)They are better at reasoning.25.A)Teach them how to perform tasks with their right hand.B)Help them fully develop their mathematical abilities.C)Encourage them to play fast-paced interactive sports.D)Advise them to choose jobs that require quick reactions.PartⅢReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for eachblank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefullybefore making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the correspondingletter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.Researchers,writing in the journal Heart,pooled data from 23 studies and found that social isolationor feelings of loneliness were tied to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (and strokes.The studies included data from 181,006 men and women ages 18 and over.There were 4,628 coronaryevents and 3,002 strokes in follow-up periods 26 from three to 21 years.Three of the papers 27loneliness,18 looked at social isolation and two included both.Social isolation and loneliness weredetermined with questionnaires;the researchers depended on medical records and death 28 for