大学英语四级真题2016年12月-(1)Part ⅠW r i t i n g1. D i r ec t i on s: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to find a job somewhere and the other to start a business of your own. You are to make a decision. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your decision. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.[参考范文]Finding a Job F i r s tCollege students' options upon graduation vary from person to person. Some students choose to hunt for a job while others prefer to start their own businesses. As for me, I would rather find a job first.The reasons for my decision are as follows. For one thing, it is much easier for me to find a job compared with starting a business which demands fund, experience, and the market. As a green hand who has just graduated from college, it's totally beyond my ability to handle such a complex situation. For another, working for others could develop my personalities such as perseverance and stress tolerance, which can help me become more prepared and qualified if I would like to start my own business.To conclude, chances always favor those who are prepared. And I don't think a person could really "build up from nothing". As a result, I will find a job first after graduation.Part ⅡListening C om p r e h e n s i onSection AD i r ec t i on s: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will he ar two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the cent r e.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just h e ar d.1.A.It was dangerous to live in.B.Itwas going to be renovated. C.Hecould no longer pay the rent. D.Hehad sold it to the royal family.2.A.A strike.B.A storm.C.A forest fire.D.A terrorist attack.B [听力原文]What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?[解析] 事实细节题。
报道中提到苏栺兰环境保护部门在Frank风暴于上周三袭击该国后，已经发布了超过35次覆盖多个地区的洪水警报。
產此可知，上周三苏栺兰受到了风暴袭击。
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just h e ar d.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.Theyreleased the details of the accident. C.They sentsupplies to keep the miners warm. D.Theyprovided the miners with food and water.C [听力原文]What did the rescue team do?[解析] 事实细节题。
报道中提到救援人员已经想办法为矿井下面的受困矿工提供了保暖袋和毛毯，从而使矿工可以在等待救援期间保持温暖。
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just h e ar d.5.A.Raise postage r ate s.B.I m pr ove its services.C.Redesign delivery routes.D.Close some of its post offices.6.A.Shortening business hours.B.Closingoffices on holidays. C.Stopping maildelivery on Saturdays. puterizingmail sorting processes.C [听力原文]What measure has been planned to save costs?[解析] 事实细节题。
报道中提到，邮政总局局长说他计划停止周六的邮件递送工作，这一措施每年就可以节省30亿美元的支出。
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.A[听力原文]What will happen when the proposed measure comes into effect?[解析] 细节推断题。
报道结尾处提到，邮局的第一轮关闭将于今年秋孕开始，预计将有大批邮局工作人员失业。
Section BD i r ec t i on s: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you he ar a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the cent r e.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the c on ve r s at i on you have just h e ar d.1.A.He will be kept from promotion.B.He will go through retraining.C.He will be given a w a r ni ng.D.H e will lose part of his pay.2.A.He is always on time.B.He is a trustworthy guy.C.He is an experienced press operator.D.He is on good terms with his workmates.B [听力原文]What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?[解析] 细节推断题。
女士问John是否可靠，男士说没问题，正因为John可靠，才让他负责检查考勤，產此可以知道，John是个值得信赖的人。
3.A.She is a trade union representative.B.She is in charge of public relations.C.She is a senior manager of the shop.D.She is better at handling such matters.D [听力原文]Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?[解析] 事实细节题。