以下是2019年12月英语四级考试真题：

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Excessive Packaging following the outline given below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

1. 目前许多产品存在过度包装的现象。
2. 过度包装带来的问题。
3. 我对该现象的看法。

Excessive Packaging

Nowadays, excessive packaging is a common phenomenon in many products, which has caused widespread concern. However, this problem still exists and brings about many negative effects.

Firstly, excessive packaging leads to waste of resources. For example, many products are packaged with multiple layers of plastic, cardboard and paper, which is not only a waste of material resources but also a waste of energy resources. Secondly, excessive packaging is harmful to the environment. After the products are used up, the discarded packaging will not decompose naturally, causing pollution to the environment.

In my opinion, we should take measures to reduce excessive packaging. For example, companies could use less packaging materials and design more environmentally friendly packaging. Consumers could also choose products with less packaging or packaging that is easy to recycle. Only by taking joint efforts can we reduce excessive packaging and protect the environment.

Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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). 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. What is the news report about?
A) A new policy for taxi drivers.
B) A taxi driver's complaint about his job.
C) The reasons for taxi drivers' protests.
D) A taxi driver's attack on a passenger.

2. What is the cause of the taxi drivers' strike?
A) The government's refusal to raise taxi fares.
B) The government's plan to take away taxi licenses.
C) The government's new regulations on taxi services.
D) The government's refusal to cut taxes for taxi drivers.

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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 3 to 6 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

3. What does the man say about the weather in his hometown?
A) It is not as good as that in the woman's hometown.
B) It is much better than that in the woman's hometown.
C) It is similar to that in the woman's hometown.
D) It is much worse than that in the woman's hometown.

4. What does the woman suggest they do next weekend?
A) Go to the beach.
B) Go to the mountains.
C) Go to a museum.
D) Go to a movie.

5. What does the woman say about the food in her hometown?
A) It is very spicy.
B) It is very sweet.
C) It is very salty.
D) It is very sour.

6. What does the man say about his hometown?
A) It is famous for its beaches.
B) It is famous for its mountains.
C) It is famous for its museums.
D) It is famous for its food.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 7 to 12 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 13 to 15 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

Questions 7 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

As the world becomes more complex, the role of the leader is more important than ever. The leader is responsible for creating (7)_______ and defining the vision for the organization. The leader must also create (8)_______ and trust among the team members. This is especially important in today's fast-paced business environment.

The leader must be able to communicate the vision and (9)_______ of the organization to the team members. The leader must also be able to (10)_______ the team members to achieve the goals of the organization. In order to be an effective leader, it is important to have (11)_______ and knowledge of the industry and the organization. The leader must also have (12)_______ and be able to make difficult decisions.

In conclusion, being a leader is a challenging and rewarding role. The leader must be able to create a vision, build trust among team members, communicate effectively, motivate team members, have knowledge of the industry, and make difficult decisions.

7. vision
8. teamwork
9. values
10. motivate
11. expertise
12. courage
13. fast-paced business environment
14. challenging and rewarding role
15. responsibilities of a leader