2006北大考博士英语真题 9I RvbE~2
Part One: Listening comprehension <15 PO
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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. *I(g~p
Section A: Conversations 5% aumXidb S
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. l?/.uNw
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? !^|%Z
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. h!*++Y?&0
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? B !(t<W8cu
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. DJ9;{,gm
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. 4#qjRmt
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A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. WR
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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. ;
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4.What is the main purpose of the research? FBGHVV
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A.To make preparations for a new publication. xmDX1sL**
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. >t"]gQHtx
C.To know how housework is shared. 4pF U` g=
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend.
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5.What does the man do on Fridays? %(-YOTDr
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. ~EU[?
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. 4Pljyq:
6.On which day does the couple always go out? F GOa! G
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? wYf=(w \c
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. vtFA#})~
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. x~GV#c
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? %uGA + \b
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. F.=u Jdl.!
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. qD\%8l.] Z
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. ]tZ 5XS
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? FZ>*<&
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% 2vnzB8 "k
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. LM'` U-/e$
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? ~,e!t.339
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. =D xJt7J1
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. ~~1~ _0?e
12.What happened in 1981? LbR/it'}
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. l``1^&K
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. Re1@2a>
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS w#mnGD
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. `^J~^Z7Y-
C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. R~*Y@_oD
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. *gz {:}NX
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. N/?Ms rZw
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular E2*"~gL^,
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . Y0B*.H
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16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? &< Gq-IN
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. >!)VkDAG
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? jZ
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A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. .;KupQ;*
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. LVEVCpp@
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. ,IJ Nuu\
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. H+5]3>O-$
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. uBE,z>/,;
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? (Z"Xp{u
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. r Fy9K4D
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? n&C9 f9S
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. j=AJs<
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. >Ed^ds b&
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? }\0"gM
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. \~) 573'
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% )(L&+DDy
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. AX,Db%`l,
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). kTk?[BK
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. wwAT@=X*}
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. *tO<wp&
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. rOD KM-7+
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.
