2006北大考博士英语真题
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Part One: Listening comprehension j<-YK4.t
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. QR[i9'`<
Section A: Conversations 5% >?^_JE C6
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. t|cTl/i
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1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? Xs$UpQo
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. "S0WFP\P+
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? u|M_O5^
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. 8Rd*`]@[pk
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. Q1u/QA:z7
3.What is true about Mr. Lewis’ cello? 3W"l}.&ZJ"
A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle.
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C.He borrowed it from his uncle. D.He got a seat free for his cello. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. {*t0WE&1t
4.What is the main purpose of the research? vC%8-;8{H
A.To make preparations for a new publication. 'mE!,KeS;
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. .a]9 rQQ&_
C.To know how housework is shared. P^& =L&U
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. gSXidh}^
5.What does the man do on Fridays? i>= !6Hu2
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. 3YJa3fflK
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. K}9 c$C4
6.On which day does the couple always go out? +|TFxaVz
A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? fHR^?\VVp
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. h][$1b&B
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. ad,pHJ`
8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? \ 3H B
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. $ { 5 |{`
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. M
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9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. XPsRa[08WK
A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping \9T /%[r#
10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? (bo-JOOdY(
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% F<LRo}j"9Q
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. e|S_B*1*0
11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? 6Pd LJ#LS
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. qpX sQim$~
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. L@>$
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A.The space program was suspended. M
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. R
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D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS o#=@!m
A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. u; 3wg
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C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. A#KfG1K>
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. I c')L*i7O
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. AO scewQ
A.seldom watched B.little known C. new D.popular 5}NTqN0@
15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . UNJAfr P
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar b >x03%
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? iM(Q-%H P_
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. V
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C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? Z+g9!@' a
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. ~Y 3X*
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. z[+S b;
C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. nR`)kORc
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. #b wGDF
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. I#PhzG C@
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? }BI|M_q.1~
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. (d>}Fp
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? & (X 6 7
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers. 4~ i?xo=;v
C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. E4,
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20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? oe<DP7e
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. kJK*wq]U6
Section C: Spot Dictation 10% i !;9A6D
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. ]\m >N]P]
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). D`R~d;U~
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. MFQyB+Z
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. u~
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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. _F},Wp:Oh
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.
