2013英语四级改革样题

Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. You should start your essay witha brief descriptionof the picture and then express your views on the importance of learning basic skills. You should write at least 120words but no more than 180words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end ofeach conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices markedA), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 1. A) The man has left a good impression on her family. B) The man’s jeans and T-shirts are stylish. C) The man should buy himself a new suit. D) The man can dress casually for the occasion. 2. A) Its price. C) Its location. B) Its comfort. D) Its facilities. 3. A) It is a routine offer. C) It is new on the menu. B) It is quite healthy. D) It is a good bargain. 4. A) Read the notice on the window. C) Go and ask the staff. B) Board the bus to Cleveland. D) Get a new bus schedule. 5. A) He is ashamed of his present condition. B) He is careless about his appearance. C) He changes jobs frequently. D) He shaves every other day. 6. A) The woman had been fined many times before. B) The woman knows how to deal with the police. C) The woman had violated traffic regulations. D) The woman is good at finding excuses. 7. A) She got hurt in an accident yesterday. B) She has to go to see a doctor. C) She is black and blue all over. D) She stayed away from work for a few days. 8. A) She will ask David to talk less. B) She will meet the man halfway. C) She is sorry the man will not come. D) She has to invite David to the party. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside. B) A sport he participates in. C) Dangers of cross-country skiing. D) Pain and pleasure in sports. 10. A) He can’t find good examples to illustrate his point. B) He can’t find a peaceful place to do the assignment. C) He can’t decide whether to include the effort part of skiing. D) He doesn’t know how to describethe beautiful country scenery. 11. A) New ideas come up as you write. B) Much time is spent on collecting data. C) A lot of effort is made in vain. D) The writer’s point of view often changes. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Having her bicycle repaired. C) Lecturing on business management. B) Hosting an evening TV program. D) Conducting a market survey. 13. A) He repaired bicycles. C) He worked as a salesman. B) He coached in a racing club. D) He served as a consultant. 14. A) He wanted to be his own boss. B) He didn’t want to be in too much debt. C) He didn’t want to start from scratch. D) He found it more profitable. 15. A) They are all the man’s friends. C) They are paid by the hour. B) They work five days a week. D) They all enjoy gambling. Section B 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 once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding 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。 Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) They shared mutual friends in school. B) They had many interests in common. C) They shared many extracurricular activities. D) They had known each other since childhood. 17. A) At a local club. C) At the boarding school. B) At Joe’s house. D) At the sports center. 18. A) Durable friendships can be very difficult to maintain. B) One has to be respectful of other people in order to win respect. C) Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other. D) It is hard for people from different backgrounds to become friends. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) The art of Japanese brush painting. C) Characteristics of Japanese artists. B) Some features of Japanese culture.D) The uniqueness of Japanese art. 20. A) To calm themselves down. C) To show their impatience. B) To enhance concentration. D) To signal lack of interest. 21. A) How speakers can misunderstand the audience. B) How speakers can win approval from the audience. C) How listeners in different cultures show respect. D) How different Western and Eastern art forms are. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) They mistake the firefighters for monsters. B) They do not realize the danger they are in. C) They cannot hear the firefighters for the noise. D) They cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke. 23. A) He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community. B) He often teaches children what to do during a fire. C) He travels all over America to help put out fires. D) He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge. 24. A) He is very good at public speaking. B) He rescued a student from a big fire. C) He gives informative talks to young children. D) He saved the life of his brother choking on food. 25. A) Kids should lear