2013年12月英语四级考试真题及答案PartWriting(30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to writea short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with abrief account of the impact of the Internet on learning and then explain whyeducation doesnt simply mean learning to obtain information. Youshould write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。2013年12月英语四级听力真题音频点击收听PartListeningComprehension(30 minutes)SectionADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 shortconversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one ormore questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions 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), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1with a single line through thecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1. A) The woman is now working in akindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business ofhis own.C) The man would like to be a high schoolteacher.D) The woman is going to major in childeducation.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.C)The conference room has to be cleaned.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.D)The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.C) She cannot finishwork in time.B) She is near-sighted.D)She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular aboutfood.C) The woman should order her food quickly.B) He would rather have a meal an hourlater.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.C) Hespends his spare time doing repairs.B) He doesnt keephis promises.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency istoo low.D) The work hours in the travel agency aretoo long.7. A) International trade.C) Financialconsulting.B) Product development.D) Domesticretailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.C) Make aticket reservation.B) Look for a job in Miami.D) Take avacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on theconversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18. C) It is abeautiful little town.B) It has an interesting museum.D) It liesseven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.C)They are quite close to each other.B) They are fifty-fivemiles apart.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by Route 7. C)They have lots of old houses.B) They are crowded with tourists.D) Theyhave many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on theconversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the currentsituation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for histrip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by MrGartner.D) Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linateairport.13. A) About 8:30.C) About 5:30.B) About 6:30.D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr Gartner from Milan.C) The companys sales representative.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.D) Gavin fromthe Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent.C) Secretary.B) Business manager.D) Saleswoman.SectionBDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. Atthe end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。PassageOneQuestions16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.C)She needed some overseas experience.B) She wanted to find out more about it.D)She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchangeprogram.C) Learn Portuguese.B) Work on an agricultural project.D) TeachEnglish.18. A) She found it difficult to secure ajob in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with thePeace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an Englishteacher.D) She could not get the country out of hermind.19. A) By teaching additional Englishclasses.B) By writing stories for Americannewspapers.C) By working part time for the PeaceCorps.D) By doing odd jobs for localinstitutions.PassageTwoQuestions20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.C) Time spent onleisure activities.B) Time spent working.D) Time spent withfriends and family.21. A) Reading.C) Eating out.B) Surfing the Web.D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving.C) Going to the pub.B) Gardening.D) Visiting friends.PassageThreeQuestions23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoidhitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsiblefor the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his managerwhile drivin