2015-2016-2大学英语四级模拟题第一套Part One Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literature. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, youwill hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) A rocket has been successfully launched. B) There was a rocket hitting the moon. C) A deep dark hole appeared on the moons South Pole. D) There was an amazing finding made by LRO.2. A) Some form of water existed on the moon.B) The water on the moon was as much as in the desert. C) There was a lot of rocket remaining on the moon surface.D) A large area has been affected by the rocket.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) Babies. B) Old men.C) Young men.D) Doctors.4. A) Because their babies are particularly weak. B) Because the flu vaccines are too difficult to reach. C) Because the flu vaccines can be lifesaving for them. D) Because this is the decision made by the committee.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) A lightning strike started the fire. B) The Great Ocean Road attracted many tourists. C) Traffic was very busy on Christmas Day. D) Residents were forced to leave their homes.6. A) The hot and windy weather might expand bushfires. B) There will be a strong earthquake. C) Their homes were destroyed by the fires on Christmas Day. D) The temperatures will fall down soon. 7. A) On Christmas Day.B) On December 19th. C) In winter.D) On a windy day.Section BDirections: 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 1 with asingle line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) To make the man feel happy. B) To persuade the man to shop with his kids.C) To convince the man Christmas is worth spending.D) To prevent the man from spending too much shopping.9. A) At a Christmas party.B) Not long before Christmas. C) At the New Years Eve. D) On some day of April.10. A) Expectation.B) Complaint. C) Enjoyment.D) Indifference.11. A) Paying off Christmas bills.B) Trying to earn more money. C) Preparing for Christmas.D) Limiting his wifes expense.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) He doesnt feel like doing it.B) He thinks it doesnt suit him. C) It will take too much time.D) It is not funny at all.13.A) Go hill walking.B) Go swimming.C) Go cycling.D) Dine out.14.A) It has existed for a long time. B) It enjoys very good business. C) The owner of the restaurant is an Italian.D) It is located on a busy street.15. A) He cannot get the meal ready so early. B) He didnt want to get a table himself. C) He thinks its too early to have lunch.D) He has to go and see a relative before then.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hearsome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you heara 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 OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) Cheap clothes.B) Expensive clothes.C) Fashionable clothes.D) Casual clothes.17.A) They enjoy loud music. B) They seldom lose their temper. C) They want to have children.D) They enjoy modern dances.18. A) The speaker goes to bed very late and her sister gets up early. B) The speakers twin sister often brings friends home and his annoys her. C) The speaker likes to keep things neat while her twin sister doesnt. D) They cant agree on the color of the room and furniture.