2006北大考博士英语真题 0^V<,CAV
Part One: Listening comprehension B6&[_cht
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. Xux[
Section A: Conversations 5% XZ.D<T"
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. 6p)&}m9!
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? PCaFG;}
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. u{=h%d/
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? nkPlfH
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. l]&A5tz3
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. Lct_6?
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? 3O*iv{-&
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. i03S9J
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. 1yF9zKs&_
4.What is the main purpose of the research? D+0il=5
A.To make preparations for a new publication. 7^rT-f07
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. 4Yok,<
C.To know how housework is shared. J| &aqY
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. Gl{'a1
5.What does the man do on Fridays? emJZ+:%
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. Iw?^
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. dMjQV&
6.On which day does the couple always go out? c{D<+XM
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? p[WlcbBwT
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. U"@p3$2QW
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. E 8W*^^z(
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? G
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A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. j4@6`[n:
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. v%`k*n':
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. er
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A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping Ls|)SiXrY
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? 874j9ky[
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% s;Z i
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. P%w!4v~"
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? lnMU5[g{
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. I)%bOK]
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. W>x.*K
12.What happened in 1981? )!zg=}V
A.The space program was suspended. vXdI)Sx[
B.Five men were injured during an accident. }DvT6
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. - sq=|
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS 'UCClj;?K
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. h^H)p`[Gme
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. 33"!K>wC
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. o|s|Wmx>u
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. 77]Fp(uI
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular `- 9p)@'8k
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . 7Sycy#D
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar @C~gU@F
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? 2tp95E
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A.They read from script. B.They are professional. 5G#2#Al(F
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? I<&) P#"
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. KW36nY\7
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. vWYU'_=
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. V$MMK
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. ML1/1GK*i+
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. F{m?:A
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? eyByAT~W,
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. (;nh?"5
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? b;G#MjQp'
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. JjH141 n%D
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. ]RI+:f
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? H')8p;~{}
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment.
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Section C: Spot Dictation 10% lMb&F[KJ7
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. C.=[K_
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). c"S{5xh0&
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. 1xb1?/n1#
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. }m.45n/
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. OP\m~1
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.