Part I Writing（30 minutes）
Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Listening is more important than talking.” You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of paying attention to others' opinions. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part II Listening Comprehension（25 minutes） 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 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) It is used by more people than English. B) It is more difficult to learn than English. C) It will be as commonly used as English.
D) It will eventually become a world language.
10. A）一Its popularity with the common people. C) The influence of the British Empire.
B) The effect of the Industrial Revolution. D) Its loan words from many languages.
11. A) It has a growing number of newly coined words. B) It includes a lot of words from other languages. C) It is the largest among all languages in the world. D) It can be easily picked up by overseas travellers.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) To place an order. C) To return some goods. B) To apply for a job. D) To make a complaint. 13. A) He works on a part-time basis for the company. B) He has not worked in the sales department for long. C) He is not familiar with the exact details of the goods. D) He has become somewhat impatient with the woman.
14. A) It is not his responsibility. C) It depends on a number of factors. B) It will be free for large orders. D) It costs￡15 more for express delivery.
15. A) Make inquiries with some other companies.
B) Report the information to her superior. C) Pay a visit to the saleswoman in charge. D) Ring back when she comes to a decision.
Section C
Directions: In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only. 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. Passage One
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) No one knows for sure when they came into being. B) No one knows exactly where they were first made. C) No one knows for what purpose they were invented. D) No one knows what they will look like in the future.
17. A) Measure the speed of wind. C) Pass on secret messages.
B) Give warnings of danger. D) Carry ropes across rivers. 18. A) To find out the strength of silk for kites. C) To prove that lightning is electricity.
B) To test the effects of the lightning rod. D) To protect houses against
2021年12月大学英语四级考试真题(1答案)
