2006北大考博士英语真题 YOLzCnI4
Part One: Listening comprehension yR| 2><A
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. }#D=Rf?2\P
Section A: Conversations 5% G
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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. .%n_{ab1
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? v}u]tl$,
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. 'u v=D
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? W>a}g[ Ad
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. 7mYcO3{5{
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. %dPk ,Ylz
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A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. C lf;+G0
C.He borrowed it from his uncle. D.He got a seat free for his cello. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. ) M0(vog
4.What is the main purpose of the research? F_:zR,P%#
A.To make preparations for a new publication. 1+$F= M~
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. ) -!)D
C.To know how housework is shared. f> Jj5he/
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. sc+%v1Y#}
5.What does the man do on Fridays? $,by!w'e:l
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. vVo'f|fW
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. *B!Ox}CI.L
6.On which day does the couple always go out? Jkj 7ty.J
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? Ywhh s
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A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. -(TC'
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. r~T!$T
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8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? 9~Sa7 P
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. GEy7Vb)
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. d)uuA;n
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________.
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? % %X/
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A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% YM;ro5_KF
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. BTr
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11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? $rj:K)P
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. Ld_ u Me?Z
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. gnN>
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. ' u<I S/w
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D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS 90+V w`Gz=
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. yx?oxD Jg
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. R-pON4D"*
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. />Zfx. Aj6
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. HkRvcX
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A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular 2d|^$$#`
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . f 1SKOq
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A.They read from script. B.They are professional. vh2/d.MO
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? R $<{"b
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. ,DHH5sDCn
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. 81#x/&E]
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. P 2y Sjgd
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. %Jl6e}!
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. 2IHS)kkT|
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? j# c@dze
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. M1P;x._n
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? 'Sd+CXS
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. u7J:ipyiq2
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. '#A_ KHD
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? ByoI+n* U
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. aTHf+;
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% BHz_1+d
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. B;Z _'.i,d
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). Z1W
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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. ~<IQe-Q 5
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. h3>u[c X%
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. , =*^XlO=c
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.
