2016年12月英语四级考试真题(第二套）

　　Part Ⅱ

　　Listening Comprehension

　　(25 minutes )

　　Section A

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single linethrough the centre.

　　Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　1. A. To satisfy the curiosity of tourists.

　　B. To replace two old stone bridges.

　　C. To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.

　　D. To improve utility services in the state.

　　2. A. Countless¹ tree limbs.

　　B. A few skeletons.

　　C. Lots of wrecked² boats and ships.

　　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 civilians³ on how to take safety precautions.

　　B. Track down the organization responsible for the terrorist attack.

　　C. Train qualified⁴ security personnel for the Tunisian government.

　　D. Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.

　　Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　5. A. An environment-friendly battery.

　　B. An energy-saving mobile phone.

　　C. A plant-powered mobile phone charger.

　　D. A device to help plants absorb sunlight.

　　6. A. While sitting in their school's courtyard.

　　B. While playing games on their phones.

　　C. While solving a mathematical problem.

　　D. While doing a chemical experiment.

　　7. A. It increases the applications of mobile phones.

　　B. It speeds up the process of photosynthesis⁵.

　　C. It improves the reception of mobile phones.

　　D. It collects the energy released by plants. 

　　Section B

　　Directions: 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 onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked 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. He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.

　　B. He called the woman and left her a message.

　　C. He used stand-ins as replacements⁶ on all lines.

　　D. He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.

　　9. A. It is the most modern production line.

　　B. It assembles super-intelligent robots.

　　C. It has stopped working completely.

　　D. It is going to be upgraded soon.

　　10. A. To seek her permission.

　　B. To place an order for robots.

　　C. To request her to return at once.

　　D. To ask for Tom's phone number.

　　11. A. She is on duty.

　　B. She is having her day off.

　　C. She is on sick leave.

　　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.

　　B. He wanted to be a superhero.

　　C. He prevented a train crash.

　　D. He was a witness to an accident.

　　13. A. He has a 9-month-old boy.

　　B. He is currently unemployed⁷.

　　C. He enjoys the interview.

　　D. He commutes⁸ by subway.

　　14. A. A rock on the tracks.

　　B. A misplaced pushchair.

　　C. A strong wind.

　　D. A speeding car.

　　15. A. She stood motionless in shock.

　　B. She cried bitterly.

　　C. She called the police at once.

　　D. She shouted for help. 

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hearthree or four questions. Both the passage 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 I with asingle 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.

　　B. To amuse her daughter.

　　C. To help local education.

　　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 mutual⁹ support.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　19. A. The reasons for imposing¹⁰ taxes.

　　B. The various services money can buy.

　　C. The various burdens on ordinary citizens.

　　D. The function of money in the modem¹¹ world.

　　20. A. Educating and training citizens.

　　B. Improving public transportation.

　　C. Protecting people's life and property.

　　D. Building hospitals and public libraries.

　　21. A. By asking for donations.

　　B. By selling public lands.

　　C. By selling government bonds.

　　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. Machinery¹².

　　D. Clothing.

　　25. A. European history.

　　B. European geography.

　　C. Small countries in Europe.

　　D. Tourist attractions in Europe. 

1 countless   

adj.无数的，多得不计其数的

参考例句：

• In the war countless innocent people lost their lives.在这场战争中无数无辜的人丧失了性命。
• I've told you countless times.我已经告诉你无数遍了。

2 wrecked   

adj.失事的，遇难的

参考例句：

• the hulk of a wrecked ship 遇难轮船的残骸
• the salvage of the wrecked tanker 对失事油轮的打捞

3 civilians   

平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓

参考例句：

• the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
• At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。

4 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

5 photosynthesis   

n.光合作用

参考例句：

• In apple trees photosynthesis occurs almost exclusively in the leaves.苹果树的光合作用几乎只发生在叶内。
• Chloroplasts are the structures in which photosynthesis happens.叶绿体就是光合作用发生的地方。

6 replacements   

n.代替( replacement的名词复数 )；替换的人[物]；替代品；归还

参考例句：

• They infiltrated behind the lines so as to annoy the emery replacements. 他们渗透敌后以便骚扰敌军的调度。 来自辞典例句
• For oil replacements, cheap suddenly looks less of a problem. 对于石油的替代品来说，价格变得无足轻重了。 来自互联网

7 unemployed   

adj.失业的，没有工作的；未动用的，闲置的

参考例句：

• There are now over four million unemployed workers in this country.这个国家现有四百万失业人员。
• The unemployed hunger for jobs.失业者渴望得到工作。

8 commutes   

上下班路程( commute的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• She commutes from Oxford to London every day. 她每天上下班往返于牛津与伦敦之间。
• Barbara lives in Oxford and commutes. 芭芭拉住在牛津，通勤往来。

9 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

10 imposing   

adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的

参考例句：

• The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。
• He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。

11 modem   

n.调制解调器

参考例句：

• Does your computer have a modem?你的电脑有调制解调器吗？
• Provides a connection to your computer via a modem.通过调制解调器连接到计算机上。

12 machinery   

n.(总称)机械，机器；机构

参考例句：

• Has the machinery been put up ready for the broadcast?广播器材安装完毕了吗？
• Machinery ought to be well maintained all the time.机器应该随时注意维护。