2006北大考博士英语真题 I.9o`Q[8&
Part One: Listening comprehension LU( %K{9
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. ~bGnq,
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Section A: Conversations 5% &-4
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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. =)*JbwQ
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? *]2R.u
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. f?0D%pxc}&
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? ls]H6z*q
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. !;+U_j'Pg
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. ]V iOr8u
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? "uhV|Lk*7
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. 3S Fg#
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. ngLJ@TP-
4.What is the main purpose of the research? <tW:LU(!
A.To make preparations for a new publication. RM# fX^)=
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. pw;r 25
C.To know how housework is shared. \n;g2/VjO
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. _k|g@"
5.What does the man do on Fridays? ~?-qZ<9/
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. > [8#hSk
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home.
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6.On which day does the couple always go out?
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A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? 117c,yM0
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. }1F6?do3&
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.
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8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? [G=:?J,P
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. (M8h y4Ex
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. tO`?{?W7
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. hMWo\qM
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping -~}
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? "4RQ`.S R
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% zu C5@jy.x
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. "]UIz_^'`U
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? !h*B (,
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. CdN ih8uG
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. 'mUI-1GkT
12.What happened in 1981?
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A.The space program was suspended. A'`P2Am
B.Five men were injured during an accident. +NT:<(;|i5
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. E^82==R
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS lU& Q^Zj`
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. E)Srj~$d
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. Ym`1
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Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. 6$DG.p
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. Bqp&2zg)@
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular *.xZf
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15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . )6g&v'dq
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar c<>y!^g
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? v/x*]c!"`
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. u,\xok"
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? RpjSTV8Tkm
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. &%}bRPUl
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. v2 3TL
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. _En]@xK3&
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. kv/(rKLp*
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. uV!MW= )
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? F-$Kv-f
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. <jg8y'm@0
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers?
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A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. 2=Jmi?k
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. I51M}b, [d
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? FDl,Ey^r/
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. H RWZ0 '
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% 1O|RIv7F[/
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. 8Er [ M
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). X4 XFu
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. GCZu<,
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. Y7*'QKz2
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. xu`d`!Tx
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.
