2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)
Part I Writing(30 minutes)
Direction.s: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below.You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on parents' role in their children's growth. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Part IIListening Comprehension ( 30 minutes ) 听力音频地址：
http://wximg.233.com/attached/media/20151113/20151113114621_5789.mp3 SectionA
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 theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will bea 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 AnswerSheet I with a single line through the centre. Now let’s begin with the eight shortconversations. 1.
W: What are you doing in here, sir? Didn't you see the Private sign over there? M: I'm sorry. I didn't notice it when I came in. I'm looking for the manager's office. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 1. A. The woman is the manager's secretary. B. The man found himself in a wrong place.
C. The man is the manager's business associate. D. The woman was putting up a sign on the wall. 2.
W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known for months the report is due today. M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days. The data is harder to interpret than I expected.
Q: What does the man mean?
2. A. He needs more time for the report. B. He needs help to interpret the data.
C. He is sorry not to have helped the woman. D. He does not have sufficient data to go on. 3.
W: Excuse me, Tony. Has my parcel from New York arrived? M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather. Q: What is the woman waiting for? 3. A. A friend from New York. B. A message from Tony. C. A postal delivery.
D. A change in the weather. 4.
W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week. M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's word's for anything. Q: What does the man imply about Pam?
4. A. She is not available until the end of next week. B. She is not a reliable source of information. C. She does not like taking exams. D. She does not like psychology. 5.
W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.
M: Yeah, sure. Take your time. Our train doesn't leave for another twenty minutes. Q: What does the man mean?
5. A. He will help the woman carry the suitcase. B. The woman's watch is twenty minutes fast. C. The woman shouldn't make such a big fuss.
D. There is no need for the woman to be in a hurry. 6.
M: Frankly, Mary is not what I call easy-going.
W: I see. People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister. Q: What does the woman imply?
6. A. Mary is not so easygoing as her. B. Mary and she have a lot in conmon.
C. She finds it hard to get along with Mary. D. She does not believe what her neighborssaid. 7.
M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?
W: We have same day service, sir. You can pick up your suit after five o'clock. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? 7. A. At an information service. B. At a car wash point. C. At a repair shop. D. At a dry cleaner's. 8.
W: I really enjoy that piece you just played on the piano. I bet you get a lot of requests for it.
M: You said it. People just can't get enough of it. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
8. A. The woman came to the concert at the man's request. B. The man is already fed up with playing the piano. C. The piece of music the man played is very popular. D. The man's unique talents are the envy of many people.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.
Conversation One
W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I'll be interviewing you. How are you today?
M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?
W: Good, Thanks. Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?
M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan.
Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I'm getting a business degree.
W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?
M: I'll finish school in a few months, and I'd like a full-time position with more responsibility.
W: And why would you like to work for our company? M: Because I know your company's work and I like it.
W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?
M: Of course, I'm good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like traveling a lot. W: Can you give me any references?
M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers. W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions? M: Yes, I wonder when I'll be informed about my application for the job.