2024四级英语考试试卷

2024四级英语考试试卷

Part I：Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay

on the topic "The Importance of Cultural Heritage Protection". You should

write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Part II：Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

Section A.

Directions: 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 choices marked A),

B), C) and D).

News Report 1.

Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.

A new study has found that the number of endangered species in the

world is increasing at an alarming rate. The research, which was conducted

by a team of international scientists, surveyed over 10,000 species across

the globe. It was discovered that factors such as habitat destruction,

climate change, and illegal hunting are the main reasons for this increase.

1. What is the main topic of this news report?

A) The success of international scientific research.

B) The increase in the number of endangered species. C) The methods of conducting a global survey.

D) The importance of protecting habitats.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the increase

in endangered species?

A) Habitat destruction.

B) Climate change.

C) Illegal hunting.

D) Over - population.

News Report 2.

Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.

In a major step towards sustainable transportation, a new type of

electric bus has been launched in a large city. This bus is equipped with

advanced battery technology that allows it to travel longer distances

without recharging. The local government hopes that this will encourage

more people to use public transportation and reduce the city's carbon

footprint.

3. What is special about the new electric bus?

A) It has a very low cost.

B) It is very small in size.

C) It can travel long distances without recharging.

D) It is made of recycled materials.

4. What is the goal of the local government in launching this new bus? A) To make more money from public transportation.

B) To attract more tourists to the city.

C) To encourage people to use public transportation and reduce carbon

footprint.

D) To show off their advanced technology.

News Report 3.

Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.

A famous university has announced a new scholarship program for

international students. The program aims to attract talented students from

all over the world to study in various fields such as science, technology,

and engineering. The scholarship will cover tuition fees, accommodation,

and living expenses for the selected students.

5. Who is the scholarship program aimed at?

A) Domestic students.

B) International students.

C) Students in science only.

D) Students in engineering only.

6. Which of the following is NOT covered by the scholarship?

A) Tuition fees.

B) Accommodation.

C) Travel expenses. D) Living expenses.

7. What fields are included in this scholarship program?

A) Only science.

B) Only technology.

C) Only engineering.

D) Science, technology, and engineering.

Section B.

Directions: 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 choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),

B), C) and D).

Conversation 1.

Questions 8 to 11 will be based on the following conversation.

M: Hi, Lisa. How was your weekend?

W: It was great. I went to a music concert.

M: Oh, really? Who was performing?

W: It was a local band. They play really good rock music.

M: That sounds interesting. How did you find out about this concert?

W: I saw an advertisement on the Internet.

8. What did Lisa do last weekend? A) She went to a movie.

B) She went to a music concert.

C) She stayed at home.

D) She went shopping.

9. Who was performing at the concert?

A) A famous singer.

B) A foreign band.

C) A local band.

D) A group of dancers.

10. How did Lisa know about the concert?

A) From a friend.

B) From a newspaper.

C) From an advertisement on the Internet.

D) From the radio.

11. What kind of music does the band play?

A) Pop music.

B) Classical music.

C) Rock music.

D) Jazz music.

Conversation 2.