2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contract. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words._Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Go to a place he has visited. C) Consult a travel agent.B) Make her own arrangements.D) Join in a package tour.2. A) They are on a long trip by car.C) They are used to getting up early.B) They are stuck in a traffic jam.D) They are tired of eating out at night.3. A) He is a person difficult to deal with.C) He is unwilling to speak in public.B) He dislikes any formal gathering.D) He often keeps a distance from others.4. A) Work in another department. C) Recruit graduate students.B) Pursue further education.D) Take an administrative job.5. A) He would not be available to start the job in time.B) He is not quite qualified for the art director position.C) He would like to leave some more time for himself.D) He will get his application letter ready before May 1.6. A) Cleaner. B) Mechanic.C) Porter.D) Salesman.7. A) Request one or two roommates to do the cleaning.B) Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend.C) Get Laura to clean the department herself this time.D) Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A) A problem caused by the construction. C) The building project they are working on.B) An accident that occurred on the bridge.D) The public transportation conditions.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To look a job as a salesperson. C) To place an order for some products.B) Tohave a talk with Miss Thompson.D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office. C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment.D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.11. A) 0743, 12536 extension 15. C) 0734, 38750 extension 15.B) 0734, 21653 extension 51.D) 0743, 62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Since he found a girlfriend.C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking.D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting to fat. C) He doesnt eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much.D) He doesnt look well at all.14. A) They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight.D) To follow her advice.Section BDirections: 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 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 thr