2014年英语四级考试模拟试题及答案(第一套)

　　Part I Writing (30 minutes)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. You shouldstart your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of learning basic skills. You should write atleast 120 words but no more than 180 words. 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 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.

　　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 describe the 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.