2006北大考博士英语真题 sQR;!-j
Part One: Listening comprehension 371E S4
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. Dq\#:NnKvx
Section A: Conversations 5% "~GudK &
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. H`f kd s
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? 4}gwMjU-B
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. G G7N! e Z
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? H~
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A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. %$b
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C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. &:Q" "e!
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? |%$d/<<PZ
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. EQg
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C.He borrowed it from his uncle. D.He got a seat free for his cello. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. /+'@}u
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4.What is the main purpose of the research? 2t_E\W7w+
A.To make preparations for a new publication. 9 ~a_^m/
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. 2PRGw
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C.To know how housework is shared. j+ s8V-7(
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. C}45ZI4
5.What does the man do on Fridays?
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A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. S&|$F2M
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. #E>f.:)
6.On which day does the couple always go out? S7-?&[oeJ
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? ^ 3Vjmv
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. V$@@!q
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. 0\u_ \%[
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? |Y:T3hra61
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. yl|+D]
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. )-[X^l
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9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. n1$p
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? 0M pX.0
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% I9B B<~4o
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. r)ga{Nn,.
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? 2N `Vx3
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. (n#
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. |)1"*` z
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. cND2(< jx:
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D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS k f^Wzp
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. wHdq :,0-!
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. W& 6ye
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. H`m| R
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. y%p&g
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular -x5^>+Y4
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . @~/LsYA:
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar j @sd x)1+
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A.They read from script. B.They are professional. XW`&1qx
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? QfRt3\^`
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. )";g*4R[
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. g7#
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C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. dLG5yx\js
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. F71.%p7C8"
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. RwN*/Li
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? 866n{lyL
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. Mv
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C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? 5>"-lB
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A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. 592q`m \
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. &`0heJ
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20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? /3'>MRzR
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. M% sWtgw(
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% ~~b[X\1
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. Yc+ /="&z
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). i{!i %
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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. OT\[qaK
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. K%$% 9y
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. $
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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.
