1、2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your thanks to your parents or any family members upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part Listening Compreh
2、ension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four c
3、hoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A)The International Labor Organizations key objective. B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerab
4、le. C)Rising unemployment worldwide. D)Global economic recovery.2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs. B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis. C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis. D)Many countries need support to im
5、prove their peoples livelihood. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide. B)Put calorie information on the menu. C)Increase protein content in the food. D)Offer convenient food to customers.4. A)They will be fined. B)They will be clos
6、ed. C)They will get a warning. D)They will lose customers.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Inability to implement their business plans. B)Inability to keep turning out novel products. C)Lack of a successful business model of their own. D)Failure to integrate inn
7、ovation into their business.6. A)It is the secret to business success. B)It is the creation of something new. C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards. D)It is an essential part of business culture.7. A)Its hardworking employees. B)Its flexible promotion strategy. C)Its innovation culture. D)Its wi
8、llingness to make investments.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question. You must choose the best answer from
9、 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 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)Hes got addicted to technology. B)He is not very good at socializing. C)He is crazy about tex
10、t-messaging. D)He does not talk long on the phone.9. A)Talk big. B)Talk at length. C)Gossip a lot. D)Forget herself.10. A)He thought it was cool. B)He needed the practice. C)He wanted to stay connected with them. D)He had an urgent message to send.11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors. B)It saves bo
11、th time and money. C)It is childish and unprofessional. D)It is cool and convenient.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A)He wants to change his job assignment. B)He is unhappy with his department manager. C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime. D)He is o
12、ften singled out for criticism by his boss.13. A)His workload was much too heavy. B)His immediate boss did not trust him. C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate. D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.14. A)He never knows how to refuse. B)He is always ready to help others. C)His boss h
13、as a lot of trust in him. D)His boss has no sense of fairness.15. A)Put all his complaints in writing. B)Wait and see what happens next. C)Learn to say no when necessary. D)Talk to his boss in person first.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage
14、, you will hear three or four 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 through the centre.Qu
15、estions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life. B)Reasons for Americans decline in sleep. C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep. D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.17. A)They are more health-conscious. B)They are changing the
16、ir living habits. C)They get less and less sleep. D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.18. A)Their weight will go down. B)Their mind function will deteriorate. C)Their work efficiency will decrease. D)Their blood pressure will rise.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17、19. A)How much you can afford to pay. B)What course you are going to choose. C)Which university you are going to apply to. D)When you are going to submit your application.20. A)The list of courses studied. B)The full record of scores. C)The references from teachers. D)The personal statement.21. A)Sp
18、ecify what they would like to do after graduation. B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying. C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject. D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.
19、A)It was equipped with rubber tyres. B)It was built in the late 19th century. C)It was purchased by the Royal family. D)It was designed by an English engineer.23. A)They consumed lots of petrol. B)They took two passengers only. C)They were difficult to drive. D)They often broke down.24. A)They were
20、produced on the assembly line. B)They were built with less costly materials. C)They were modeled after British cars. D)They were made for ordinary use.25. A)It made news all over the world. B)It was built for the Royal family. C)It marked a new era in motor travel. D)It attracted large numbers of mo
21、torists.Listening ComprehensionSection A(1 ) The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 mill
22、ion people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the
23、effects of the global crisis.(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a globa
24、l jobs agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key objective is to place the center of recovery effortsmeasures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable. 1. What is the news report mainly about?参考答案C解题技巧选项A是国际劳工组织的主要目标，选项B是对弱势群体的社会保障
25、，选项C是世界各地 失业率增长，选项D是全球经济复苏。由选项可知，此题应与失业或就业有关。答案详解新闻开头提到国际劳工组织公布，失业人数持续上涨。接下来提到一些国家采取措施应 对全球危机，而有些国家则没有重视此危机。对此，国际劳工组织提出处理失业的协议。选项C全面地 概括了新闻报道的大意。故选C。2. What does, Juan Somavia, director general of the International Labor Organization say?参考答案A解题技巧选项A是许多国家都没有采取措施创造足够的工作机会，选项B是很少国家知道怎么处 理当前的经济危机，选项C是很
26、少国家意识到目前危机的严重性，选项D是许多国家需要支持来改善国民的生活。由选项可知，此题应与与家和经济危机有关。答案详解总干事说现在许多国家还没有采取措施处理全球危机。故选A。选项B中许多国家没有采取措施,并不意味着它们不知道怎么处理;选项C和选项D未提及。(3)Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first-of-its-kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nonas is with the Ne
27、w York City Department of Health. uWe wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories, they can. And we expect this will have
28、a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes, and heart disease, and high blood pressure. M The new rules will be introduced as a part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide ban on artificial trans fats in restaura
29、nt food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, (4) ctiains big enough to fall under the rnle will face penalties about 2,000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot o
30、n their menus, preferably next to the price.3.What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do according to the new rule?参考答案B解题技巧选项A是在全国范围内提供标准食物，选项B是在菜单上标注有关卡路里的信息，选项C是在食物中增加蛋白质含量，选项D是给顾客提供快餐。由选项可知，此题应与食物有关。答案详解新闻开头提到，要遵守的第一条规则就是在菜单上标明有关卡路里的信息。故选B。其他选项未提及。4.What will happen to big res
31、taurant chains that violate the new rule?参考答案A解题技巧选项A是它们会被罚款，选项B是它们会停业，选项C是它们会被警告，选项D是它们将失去顾客。由选项可知，此题应与某事件的结果有关。答案详解新闻中提到如果违背规则，就会被罚约两千美金，故选A。其他选项未提及。(5)Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today, but not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary
32、 in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn t mean piles of documents. It s something more practical.(6)The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it s more than that. Its an attitude of doing things. A company should find
33、ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.(7)The article cites the global iant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a Corpo
34、rate Innovation Fund, which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks, and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the
35、article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. Its pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.5.what is the problem with many companies according to the news report?参考答案D解题技巧选项A是没有能力实施它们的工作计划，选项B是没有能力持续生产新奇产品，选项C是缺少它们自己的成功商业模式，选
36、项D是没有将创新融入它们的工作。由选项可知，此题应与公司的问题有关。答案详解新闻开头提到今天几乎所有公司都意识到创新的重要性，但能将创新融入工作的并不多。故选D。选项B中没有能力持续生产新奇产品,这是人们对创新的错误看法。选项A和选项C未提及。6.What do many people tend to think of innovation?参考答案B解题技巧选项A是它是公司成功的秘诀，选项B是它是创造新的东西，选项C是它是带来巨大收益 的神奇工具，选项D是它是公司文化的重要部分。由选项可知,此题应与某物的功能有关。答案详解新闻中提到一些人认为创新就是创造新的东西。故选B。7.What doe
37、s the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?参考答案C解题技巧选项A是努力工作的员工，选项B是灵活的促销措施，选项C是创新的文化观念，选项D 是投资意愿。由选项可知，此题应与公司的发展措施有关。答案详解新闻中提到宝洁公司认为，真正的创新是要有创新的文化，这是成功的基本工 具。故选C。Section BConversation OnelM：So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M ： I don t do
38、 it so much. I prefer to make a call if T m in a hurry.W ： Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it，s much easier for me just to text message. (9) If 1 call them，Ill have to have a long conversation.M ： Yeah, I can see wha
39、t you mean. (8) But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I m not a big talker. W:Yeah, thats true. You dont talk a lot.M ：So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W ： Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people k
40、ept text-messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I m pretty fast. What about you?M ： Actually I have the opposite problem. (10) When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then.
41、 But it seems like now I don11 use it so much. I ve got slower actually.W ： Yeah, I think text messaging actually sort of has to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I asked my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M ： What?W: He said hed
42、never text message. ( 11) He thinks it s very childish and unprofessional to text message. M：Yeah, I can see what he means. It s considered pretty informal to text message to someone.8.What does the man say about himself?参考答案D解题技巧选项A是他沉迷于科技，选项B是他不擅长社交，选项C是他很热衷于发短信，选项D是 他打电话时间不长。由选项可知，此题应与男士的习惯有关。答案详
43、解对话中提到他打电话的时候很快就挂断了，他不喜欢说太久。故选D。对话提到男士刚有 手机的时候对发短信很狂热，而并非现在，选项C错误。选项A和选项B未提及.9.What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?参考答案B解题技巧选项A是说大话，选项B是说得很久，选项C是很八卦，选项D是忘乎所以。由选项可知， 此题应与某人的说话有关。答案详解】对话中提到女士只要一打电话就会说得很久。故选B。10.Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cel
44、l phone?参考答案A解题技巧选项A是他认为很酷，选项B是他需要练习，选项C是他想和他们保持联系，选项D是他有紧急信息要发送。由选项可知,此题应与男士的想法有关。 答案详解对话中提到他刚有手机的时候认为给有手机的朋友发信息很酷。故选A。其他选项均未 提及。11.What does the woman s father think of text messaging?参考答案C解题技巧选项A是它对年长的人有挑战性，选项B是它节省时间和钱，选项C是它是幼稚的、不专 业的，选项D是它是酷的、方便的。由选项可知，此题应与某事有关。答案详解对话中提到女十的父亲认为发短信是幼稚且不专业的，故选C。其他
45、选项均未提及。 Conversation TwoW：Good moming, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M： Well, I d like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W：What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department，（ 12) I feel like Ive been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. Im expe
46、cted to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W ： Im sorry to hear that.M : And，on top of that，（ 13 _ 1 ) Id specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as J done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I
47、d finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work，too.W： ( 14) But surely that s a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M ： Yest (13 -2) but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don t have such a lot of work to do.W：So you feel hes really making unrealistic demands on you?M ： Yes, absolutely.W：Have you approached Mr. Bon
