英語四級真題

1、英語四級真題（卷一）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to work in a state-owned business and the other in a joint venture. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice.

2、You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.參考范文：Stated-owned business or Joint ventureUpon graduation, virtually all college students will confront the problem of the career choice ， which is truly a tough choice. Students' opinions differ greatly on this issue. Some hold tha

3、t there is no better way to get a decent job than working in a stated-owned business which will guarantee my life after retirement, but others take the attitude that a joint venture outweighs any other jobs as it may provide higher income for employees.As to myself, I prefer the latter view. A joint

4、 venture, especially a high-salary joint venture, exerts a tremendous fascination on a great number of people, with no exception to me. Although it might be impossible to makesure my retirement pension is good enough, high-salary is exactly what I need just now. In my view, our career choices largel

5、y depend on where we want to stay for the rest of life. For me, metropolis is the place where I can grasp loads of opportunities and achieve mypersonal dreams. As I hold the view that live in the moment, not the future, and also in order to finance myself in some aspects such as the transportation,

6、the house-renting, or social activities, a joint venture can satisfy myneeds for the consumption I mentioned above.In short, a joint venture is the first and only consideration in my choice of career.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news repo

7、rt, you will hear 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 markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the cen

8、tre.Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) It was dangerous to live in.B) It was going to be renovated.C) He could no longer pay the rent.D) He had sold it to the royal family.2. A) A strike.C) A forest fire.8) A storm.D) A terrorist attack.Questions 3 to 4 are base

9、d on the conversation 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 release

10、d the details of the accident.C) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D) They provided the miners with food and water.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Redesign delivery routes.D) Close some of its post offic

11、es.6. A) Shortening business hours.B) Closing offices on holidays.C) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.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 aris

12、e.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B

13、), C) and D). Then mark the 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) He will be kept from promotion.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will lose part of his

14、 pay.9. 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.10. 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 matt

15、ers.11. A) He is skilled and experienced.B) He is very close to the manager.C) He is always trying to stir up trouble.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) Selfish.C) Friendly.D) Reserved.13. A) They stay quiet

16、.B) They read a book.C) They talk about the weather.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 m

17、ore quiet.B) Houses provide more privacy.C) They want to have more space.D) They want a garden of their own.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only on

18、ce. 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 centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) They don t have much ch

19、oice 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.B) Look at school bulletin boards.C) Visit the school careers service.D) Go through campus newspapers.18. A)

20、 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 conversation you have just heard.19.

21、A) It tastes better.B) It is easier to grow.C) It may be sold at a higher price.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.20. A) It is healthier than green tea.B) It can grow in drier soil.C) It will replace green tea one day.D) It is immune to various diseases.21. A) It has been well received by ma

22、ny 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 conversation you have just heard.22. A) They need decorations to show their status.B) They prefer unique objects of high qu

23、ality.C) They decorate their homes themselves.D) They care more about environment.23. A) They were proud of their creations.B) They could only try to create at night.C) They made great contributions to society.D) They focused on the quality of their products.24. A) Make wise choices.B) Identify fake

24、 crafts.C) Design handicrafts themselves.D) Learn the importance of creation.25. A) To boost the local economy.B) To attract foreign investments.C) To arouse public interest in crafts.D) To preserve the traditional culture.以下為聽力原文短篇新聞2Section A - 2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17

25、 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch.Public information officer with Tompkins County s emergency response department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio. And they all appear to be

26、 uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department s assistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said.Details about what led to the workers being trapped in the elevator went immediatel

27、y available. The mine, along NewYork s CayugaLake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of saltthat is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and O

28、hio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?Q4.What did the rescue team do?短篇新聞3Section A - 3The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year,

29、 closing post officers is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.“ Weare losing revenue as we speak, ” Do

30、nahoe said. “ Wedo not want taxpayer money. Wewant to be self-sufficient. So like any other business you have to make choices. ”Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations said the first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters,

31、500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerks could lose their jobs.Q5.What is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?Q6.What measure has been planned to save costs?Q7.What will happen when the proposed measure come into effect?長對話 1&2Conversation 1A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got t

32、rouble in the press room this morning.B: Oh dear. What about?A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his pay. That's why we have a clock-in system.A: But the point is the manwas clocked-in at 8 o'cl

33、ock. Wehave John standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.B: Is John reliable?A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, and I think th

34、ere's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.8: Well, what do you want me to do?A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who

35、 was late, because you are so much better at handling things like this.B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for sometime that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage c

36、laim. He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work according to the woman?Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see

37、 the worker who was late?Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?Conversation 2A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talking about the British personality- the famous Bri

38、tish'reserve'. It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.B: So do you think it's true?A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it's difficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly.B: I thin

39、k it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on thetrain. British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.A: '

40、Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.B: Not completely. I met a womanonce, an Italian. She's been working in Manchester for two years,and no one - not one of her colleagues - had eve

41、r invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.A: You know what they say - 'an Englishman's home is his castle'.It s really difficult to get inside.C: Yeah. It's about being priv

42、ate. You go hometo your house and your garden and you close the door. It's your place.A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.8: That s true.Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the woman?Q13. What may British people typ

43、ically do one the train according to the man?Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?聽力篇章Passage OneIn college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the sametime, expenses in college pile up surprisingl

44、y quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-cam

45、pus job opportunities, and as a student, you ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school s career service or employment office for hel

46、p to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you ll save yourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college stude

47、nt looking for work but worry you won t haveenough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It s a pretty easy job, but one with lots of dow

48、ntime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applying for on-campus jobs?Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?Q18: What does the speaker say is a librar

49、y monitor s responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has be

50、en growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.He says the prices this year have been so low that he has madealmost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kin

51、d of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three

52、to four times higher than the price of green tea.But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the sameprice as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing

53、to pay more for the purple tea.Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. T

54、hey prefer something unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. Nolong does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and

55、then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. Heis nowa respected memberof society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumer

56、s to makewise choices. They help them becomeaware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an org

57、anization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations.State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considera

58、bly because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?Q25. Why do state art councilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?聽力答案：Section A1. A It was dangerous to live in.2. B A storm3. B They were trapped in an underground elevator.4. C They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.5. D Close some of its post office.6. C St