2006北大考博士英语真题 4x.I "eW~&
Part One: Listening comprehension FV%|*JW[;N
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. (V" 7H
Section A: Conversations 5% E cd~H+
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. y tTppmJF
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? mOFp!(
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. k0x
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2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? h{ e
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A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. x_= 3 !)
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. t`1~5#?Du(
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? Qd}h:U ^
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. dCzS f4:
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. q'jInwY|x
4.What is the main purpose of the research? #vTF:r
A.To make preparations for a new publication. |2I
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B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. e(9K.3 @{
C.To know how housework is shared. xP 3>8Y
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. ^L'<%_# .
5.What does the man do on Fridays? pzU:AUW
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. ]Y f8
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. M*F`s& vM
6.On which day does the couple always go out? DhG{hQ[[
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? Y7`Dx'x
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. Hlj3z3
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. 7Ur'@wr
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? UDb
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. EtDzmpJR>
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. EHt(! ;?q
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. 'WwD$e0=
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping ;(LC{jY
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? , D`\
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A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% j7C&&G q
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. _Tf0L<A'R
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? v FK (Dx
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. |LE*R@|3$
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. \ X;)Kt"
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A.The space program was suspended. UujKgL4
B.Five men were injured during an accident. Xyw;Nh!!d
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. T2k# "zD
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS It8@Cp.dU
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. "C]_pWk
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. 1$ uO%
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. m # I
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. m[& pR2T
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular ,in"
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15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . Qs\!Kk@
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar uh~,>~a|
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A.They read from script. B.They are professional. uJ%XF*> _D
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? QCvst*
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. |FZIUS{]
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. %2rUJaOgy$
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. %hb!
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D.They watch and remember what is necessary. =/qj v
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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. @m ?&7{y#?
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? 2]-xmS>|b
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. SR&'38UCe
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. .k:Uj -&
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. . g95E<bd
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? a gxR
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Section C: Spot Dictation 10% >&2n\HR\
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. :TN^}RML
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). P
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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. <ooRpn
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. 1r;. r|
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. ? *)wQZt;
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.
