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1、2020 年 12 月英语四级真题及参考答案(完整版)Part IwritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “ Changes in the way of Transportation” . You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.参考范文：With the social and economic development, our means of trans

2、portation have changed a lot over the last few decades, which has brought much convenience to our life.In the 1970s and 1980s, bicycles were the primary means of public transportation. Families that owned a bicycle were thought to be in relatively good economic conditions. Because of the implementat

3、ion of the reform and opening policy, the economy and peoples living standards were improved a lot and travelling by private cars became more and more common in 1990s and 2000s. And thanks to the information technology, we can now enjoy bike-sharing service and online ride-hailing service which help

4、 to make our journey more economical and flexible.We have enough reason to believe that our way of transportation could be more and more economically friendly and intelligent.Part IIListening ComprehensionPart Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)1Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear t

5、hree 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 choices marked A), B). C) andD). Then mark the corresponding letter on An

6、swer Sheet 1 with a single line through she centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1.A)A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.B) Invasive species are driving away certain native species.C) The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefis

7、h.D) Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish. 2.A)It could add to greenhouse emissions.B) It could disrupt the food chains there.C) It could pose a threat to other marine species.D) It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.C) Spend a few nights on a small island.D) Sell the pearl he ha

8、d kept for years.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3.A) cars will not be allowed to enter the city.B) About half of its city center will be closed to cars.C) Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its streets.D) Pedestrians will have free access to the city.4.A)

9、The rising air pollution in Paris.B) The worsening global warming. C The ever-growing cost of petrol.D) The unbearable traffic noise.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A)Many of his possessions were stolen.B) His house was burnt down in a fire.C) His fishing boat go

10、t wrecked on a rock.D) His good luck charm sank into the sea.26.A) Change his fishing locations.B) Find a job in a travel agency. C)Spend a few nights on a small islandD)Sell the pearl he had kept for years7.A)A New Year museumB) The largest pearl in the world weighsC) His monstrous pearl was extrem

11、ely valuable.D) His pearl could be displayed in a museum.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must ch

12、oose 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.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It boasts a fairly long history.B) It produces construction material

13、s.C) It has 75 offices around the world.D) It has over 50 business partners.9. A) It has about 50 employees.B) It was started by his father.C) It has a family business.D) It is over 100 years old.10. A) Shortage of raw material supply.B) Legal disputes in many countries.C) Outdated product design.D)

14、 Loss of competitive edge.11. A) Conducting a financial analysis for it.B) Providing training for its staff members.C) Seeking new ways to increase is exports.3D) Introducing innovative marketing strategies.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) She is a real exp

15、ert at house decorations.B) She is well informed about the design business.C) She is attracted by the color of the sitting room.D) She is really impressed by the mans house.13. A) From his younger brother Greg.B) From home design magazines.C) From a construction businessman.D) From a professional in

16、terior designer.14. A)The effort was worthwhile.B) The style was fashionable .C) The cost was affordable.D) The eft was unexpected.15.A) Shed like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.B) She wants him to share his renovation experience with herC) She wants to discuss the house decoration bu

17、dget with him.D) Shed like to show him around her newly-renovated house.Section CDirections: In this section,you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must

18、 choose the best answer from the your choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark he corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Providing routine care for small children.B) Paying hospital bills fo

19、r emergency cases.C) Doing research on ear, nose and throat diseases.D) Removing objects from patients noses and ears.17. A) Many children like to smell things they find or play with.B) Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouths.4C) Five-to nine-year-olds are the mos likely to put thi

20、ngs in their ears.D) Children aged one to four a often more curious than older children.18. A) They tend to act out of impulse.B) They want to attract attentions.C) They are unaware of the potential risks.D) They are curious about these body parts.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have

21、 just heard.19. A) It paid for her English lessons.B) It gave her a used bicycle.C) It delivered her daily necessities.D) It provided her with physical therapy.20. A) Expanding bike-riding lessons.B) Asking local people for donations.C) Providing free public transport.D) Offering walking tours to vi

22、sitors. 21.A) It is a language school.B) It is a charity organization.C) It is a counseling center.D) It is a sports club.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) How mice imitate human behavior a space.B) How low gravity affects the human body.C) How mice interact in a

23、new environment.D) How animals deal with lack of gravity.23.A)They were not use to the low-gravity cnvironment.B) They found it difficult to figure out where they were.C) They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.D) They were not sensitive to the changed environment. 24.A) They tried eve

24、ry thing possible to escape from the cage.B) They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.5C) They already felt at home in the new environment.D) They had found a lot more activities to engage in. 25.A) They repeated their activities every day.B) They behaved as if they were on Earth.C) The

25、y begin to eat less after some time.D) They changed their routines in space.听力原文：Listening ComprehensionSection A News report 1A poisonous fish which has a sting strong enough to kill a human is invading the Mediterranean, warned scientists. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (UI

26、CN) has raised concerns after the poisonous fish was spotted in the waters around Turkey, Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean.Native to the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the potentially deadly fish has poisonous hooks and a painful sting capable of killing people.Although fatalities are rare, the

27、 stings can cause extreme pain and stop people breathing. The fish,often known as Devil Fire fish, is a highly invasive species.And environmentalists fear its arrival could endanger other types of marine life.After being spotted in the Mediterranean,a marine scientist says,The fish is spreading,and

28、thats a cause for concern.Q1: What is reported in the news?Q2: What is the environmentalists concern of the spread of Devil Firefish in the Mediterranean?News report 2Q3Almost half the centre of Paris will be accessible only by foot or bicycle this Sunday to mark World Car-Free Day.Q4This is in resp

29、onse to rising air pollution that made Paris the most polluted city in the world for a brief time.Mayor Anne Hidalgo promoted the first World Car Free6Day last year.Hidalgo also has supported a Paris Breathes Day. On the first Sunday of every month, Paris clears traffic from eight lanes of the main

30、road.About400 miles of streets will be closed to cars.It is expected to bring significant reduction in pollution levels.Last years car-free day showed a 40% drop in pollution levels in some parts of the city, according to an independent air pollution monitor, reports the Guardian,and some levels dro

31、pped by50%in the city centre.Q3: What will happen on World Car Free Day in Paris?Q4:What motivated the mayor of Paris to promote the first World Car Free Day in her city?News report 3A Philippine fisherman was feeling down on his luck when a house fire forced him to clear out his possessions and cha

32、nge locations. Then,a good luck charm that he had kept under his bed changed his life.The unidentified man had fished out a giant pearl from the ocean when his anchor got stuck on the rock while sailing off a coastal island in the Philippines ten years ago.When he was forced to sell it, the shocked

33、tourist agent at Puerto Princesca told him that the 77-pound giant pearl that he had kept hidden in his rundown wooden house was the biggest pearl in the world, which was valued at f76 million.The pearl of Allah, which is currently on display in a New York museum,only weighs 14 pounds.That is five t

34、imes smaller than the pearl that the fisher man just handed in.The monstrous pearl, measured at1foot wide and 2.2 feet long, is going to be verified by local experts and international authorities before hopefully going on display to attract more tourists in the little town.O5: What happened to the P

35、hilippine fisherman one day? Q6: What was the fisherman forced to do?Q7:What did the fisherman learn from the tourist agent?Section BLong conversation 1WOMAN: Mr. Smith, Its a pleasure meeting you! Man: Nice to meet you, too. What can I do for you?7WOMAN: Well, Im here to show you what our firm can

36、do for you. Astro Consultants has branches in over fifty countries, offering different business services. Were a global company with 75 years of history. And our clients include some of the worlds largest companies【8】.MAN: Thank you, Mrs. Houston. I know Astro Consultants is a famous company. But yo

37、u said youwould show me what you could do for me. Well. What exactly can your firm do for my company? WOMAN: We advise businesses on all matters, from market analysis to legal issues. Anything a business like yours could meet. Our firm offers expert advice. Could I ask you, Mr. Smith, to tell me a l

38、ittle about your company and the challenges you face? That way, I could better respond as to how we can help you.Man: OK, sure. This is a family business started by my grandfather in 1950. We employ just over 100 people. We manufacture an export stone for buildings and other constructions. Our clien

39、ts usually want a special kind of stone cut in a special design. And thats what we do in our factory【9】.Our main challenge is that our national currency is rising, and were losing competitive advantages to stone produces in India【10】.WOMAN: I see. That s very interesting. I will suggest that you let

40、 us first conduct a financialanalysis of your company, together with the analysis of your competitors in India【.11】That way, wecould offer the best advice on different ways forward for you.Q8: What do we learn about the womans company? Q9: What does the man say about his own company?Q10: What is the

41、 main problem with the mans company?Q11: What does the woman suggest doing to help the mans company?Long conversation 2Woman: Wow, congratulations, Simon! The place looks absolutely amazing! Man: Really? You think so?8W: Of course. I love it. It looks like you had a professional interior designer. B

42、ut you didnt, did you?M: No. I did it all by myself with a little help from my brother, Greg. He s actually in theconstruction business, which was really helpful.W: Honestly, Im impressed! I know I can probably repaint the walls in my house over a weekend or something, but not a full renovation. Whe

43、re did you get your ideas? I wouldn t know where to start.12M: Well, for a while now, Ive been regularly buying home design magazines. Every now and then,Id saved the pictures I liked. Believe it or not, I have a full notebook of magazine pages. 13 Since by overall style was quite minimal, I thought

44、 and hoped a whole renovation wouldnt be too difficult. And sure enough, with Gregs help, it was very achievable.W: Wasnt it expensive? I have imagined a project like this could be.M: Actually, it was surprisingly affordable. I managed to sell a lot of my old furniture and put that extra money towar

45、ds the new material. 14 Greg was also able to get some discount materials from a recent project he was working on as well.W: Great! If you dont mind, Id like to pick your brain a bit more. Johansson and I are thinking of renovating our sitting room, not the whole house, not yet anyway. And we d love

46、 to get some inspiration from your experience. 15 Are you free to come over for a coffee early next week?Q12: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? Q13: Where did the man get his ideas for the project?）Q14: What did the man say about the project he recently completed? Q15: Why does

47、 the woman invite the man to her house next week?Section CPassage 19Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost E3m year , a study suggests.Q16Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases-95% of objects removed from noses and 85%from ears.Every year, an average of 1,218nose and2,479ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. According to Englands Hospital Episode Statistics, children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors fora foreign object in their nose.Five to nine year old come to the hospital with something in their ear