2019年12月英语四级真题及答案第三套

2019 年 12 月英语四级真题及答案第三套 Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who wants to study in China. Please recommend a university to him. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and then 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 1with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. A) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low. B) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel. C) There is discrimination against male nurses. D) The number of male nurses has gone down.. 2. A) Cultural bias. B) Inadequate pay. C) Educational system. D) Working conditions. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. A) He fell out of a lifeboat. B) He lost his way on a beach. C) He was almost drowned. D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea. 4. A) The beach is a popular tourist resort. B) The emergency services are efficient. C) The beach is a good place to watch the tide. D) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A) It became an online star. B) It broke into an office room. C) It escaped from a local zoo. D) It climbed 25 storeys at one go. 6. A) Send it back to the zoo. B) Release it into the wild. C) Return it to its owner. D) Give it a physical checkup. 7. A) A raccoon can perform acts no human can. B) A raccoon can climb much higher than a cat. C) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians. D) The raccoon did something no politician could. 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 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 centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A) She got a well-paying job in a bank. B) She received a bonus unexpectedly. C She received her first monthly salary. D) She got a pay raise for her performance. 9. A) Several years ago. B) Two decades ago. C) Right after graduation. D) Just last month. 10. A) He sent a small check to his parents. B) He took a few of his friends to a gym. C) He immediately deposited it in a bank. D) He treated his parents to a nice meal. 11. A) Buy some professional clothes. B) Budget her salary carefully. C) Join her colleagues for gym exercise. D) Visit her former university campus. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) He has a difficult decision to make. B) He has been overworked recently. C) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend. D) He has just too many things to attend to. 13. A) Give priority to things more urgent. B) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance. C) Think twice before making the decision. D) Seek advice from his family and advisor. 14. A) His parents and advisor have different opinions. B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered. C) He lacks the money for his doctoral program. D) His girlfriend does not support his decision. 15. A) They need time to make preparations. B) They need to save enough money for it. C) They haven’t started their careers yet. D) They haven’t won their parents’ approval. Section C Directions: 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 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 centre. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Acquiring information and professional knowledge. B) Using information to understand and solve problems. C) Enriching social and intellectual lives. D) Expressing ideas and opinions freely. 17. A) Improving mind-reading strategies. B) Reading classic scientific literature. C) Playing games that challenge one’s mind. D) Traveling to different places in the world. 18. A) Give others freedom to express themselves. B) Expose themselves to different cultures. C) Discard personal biases and prejudices. D) Participate in debates or discussions. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) The nature of relationships between dogs. B) The reason a great many people love dogs. C) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans. D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans. 20. A) They have an unusual sense of responsibility. B) They can respond to humans’ questions. C) They can fall in love just like humans. D) They behave like other animals in many ways. 21. A) They have their own joys and sorrows. B) They experience true romantic love. C) They help humans in various ways. D) They stay with one partner for life. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) A cow bone. B) A rare animal. C) A historical site. D) A precious stone. 23. A) Measuring it. B) Preserving it. C) Dating it. D) Identifying it. 24. A) The site should have been protected. B) The boy’s family had acted correctly. C) The boy should have called an expert. D) The channel needs to interview the boy. 25. A) Search for similar fossils elsewhere. B) Ask the university to reward Jude. C) Conduct a more detailed search.D) Seek additional funds for the search. Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of 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 2 with 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. Millions of people travel by plane every single day. If you’re planning on being one of them soon, you might not be looking forward to the 26feeling air travel often leaves you with. Besides the airport crowds and stress, traveling at such a high altitude has real effects on the body. Although the pressure of the cabin is 27to prevent altitude sickness, you could still 28 sleepiness or a headache. The lower oxygen pressure found in an aircraft cabin is 29to that at 6,000 to 8,000 feet of altitude. A drop in oxygen pressure can cause headaches in certain 30. To prevent headaches, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol and coffee. Airplane food might not really be as tasteless as you 31thought. The air you breathe in a plane dries out your mouth and nose, which can affect your sense of taste. Perception of sweet and salty foods dropped by almost 30 percent in a simulation of air