2006北大考博士英语真题 /x49!8
Part One: Listening comprehension WJq>%<#
There are 3 sections in this part. In section A and B you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then choose the correct answer for each question. Mark your choices on your ANSWER SHEET. *X .1b!
Section A: Conversations 5% iaL@- dg
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. :u 4|6?
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? Qx
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A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. LSta]81B4L
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? kk78*s {6
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. gBq Dx|G
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. `Na()r$T
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? D_lRYLA+
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. S1$^ _S
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4.What is the main purpose of the research? .{ v$;g
A.To make preparations for a new publication. !R@ LC
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. >SXSrXyYX
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D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. RQ E]=N
5.What does the man do on Fridays? GDLi ?3q
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing.
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C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. hwGK),?"+
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A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? WRZpu 95v
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. -`'
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Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. ~IZ-:?+S^
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? s* GZOz
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. 0$|VkMq (
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. 3uYLA4[-B
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. jgE{JK\n4
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping yepRJ%mp
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? GXZ="3W |
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% k^oSG1F
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. jnqp"
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11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? q]{gAGe~
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. `p\ %ha!,w
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. im*sSz 0 (
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. :kHk'.
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C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. Gxd/t#;
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS Q%O9DCi
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. k $v 7@|Aw
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. 2- L-=0
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. (~G *' /)
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. Q3>qT84
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular 8nI~iN?"
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . t'F$/mx.
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar @Xoh@:j\
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? W 4 q9pHQ
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. 9y\nO)\Tv
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? KeyKLkg>
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. Oi?Q^ISxP
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. ~^.,Ftkb@7
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. UP-2{zb |?
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. nxN("$'cq
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. >kAJS??
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? T\wOGaCW
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. RCqL~7C+ k
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? ~@@t-QY
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. toF6 Z
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. bY`Chb.
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? &/EZn xl
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. M/V"Ke"N
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% y%--/;
Directions: In this section you are going to hear a report on the strong link between sleep and fatal accident. Some words are taken out and you are expected to fill in the missing words as you listen. Nt+ UL/
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The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). N
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Inadequate rest means a weaker (C1) ___________ system, laying the body open to a whole (C2) __________ of illnesses. On the average a man needs seven hours of sleep a day and a woman seven and a (C3)____________ hours. Six hours of (C4)_________ sleep is better than ten hours of (C5)__________ and turning, however. People who sleep less than six hours a night are (C6)________ for an early death. #euOq
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. ^?%ThPo_
Between sleep (C9)________ and fatal accidents there is an obvious (C10)_________. People who get (C11)________ sleep or poor quality sleep have a higher risk of (C12)________ on the road. They are more likely to fall asleep at the (C13)_________ and kill people or get killed. Professional drivers and (C14)___________ workers are most likely to take the (C15)________. The performance at work also (C16)__________ because of sleep deprivation. ve#[LBOC8
The pressures of work deprive people of sleep. To make it up, they try to (C17)________ catnaps. But experts are a little (C18)____________ about the benefits of catnapping. They tell us that the catnap can never be a (C19)_________ for proper sleep. For victims of (C20)_________, catnapping in the day is the worst thing they can possibly do.
