2006北大考博士英语真题 eNQQ`ll@m
Part One: Listening comprehension FV 0x/)< z
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. '<$!?="
Section A: Conversations 5% 4G o$OQ`
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. $u ae8h
1.Which isNOT the purpose of Mr. Lewis’ visit? 4 ~s{zob
A.To see friends. B.To give concerts. C.To vacation. D.To give private lessons. [|5gw3 y
2.What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight? oJ:\8>)9
A.A full-sized cello. B.A half-sized cello. zUQn*Cio e
C.A two-thirds-sized cello. D.It is not mentioned. =ws iC'
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A.He always takes it with him. B.It was made by his uncle. dE_
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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. qV7F=1k]
4.What is the main purpose of the research? 6T`F'Fk[
A.To make preparations for a new publication. @5 =2+ M
B.To learn how couples spend their weekends. ]%Db %A
C.To know how housework is shared. m9Pzy^g1
D.To investigate what people do at the weekend. X2 PyFe
5.What does the man do on Fridays? e I^Q !b8n
A.He goes to exercise classes. B.He goes sailing. ozCH1V{p
C.He goes to the cinema. D.He stays at home. ~d9@m#_T#~
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A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday. 7.Which personal detail does the man give? #}lq2!f6
A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age. `Lr I^9Z
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. ir?Y
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8.What conclusion can we draw about Mike before he went to the camping school? \'>8 (i~
A.He was eager to do the course. B.He had done outdoor activities. PF+SHT'4}#
C.He enjoyed life in the open. D.He was reluctant and timid. TIIwq H+h.
9.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT______________. V ."qxKsz
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10.Which of the following words is most appropriate to describe Mike after the camping school? u,88 V@^
A.Independent.B.Strong.C.Determined.D.Persistent. Section B: Talks 5% o_#F,gze)S
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. vw'BKi
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11.What happened to January 27th, 1967? FW b`F&
A.Three men were injured during a fire. B.One man died during the fire accident. (oG-h"^/
C.A fire started inside a spaceship. D.A spaceship was launched. x9qoS)@CM
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B.Five men were injured during an accident. km=d'VvnI
C.The accident occurred before the rehearsal. -udKGrT+
D.No accident happened that year. 13.What does the talk say about accidents? D?BPiCs?XS 9`|
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A.Accidents are unavoidable. B.Accidents can be avoided. Afao Fn
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C.Human beings are always careless. D.There should be more precautions. b md3fJb`r
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. 2`V[Nb
14.BBC’s weather forecast is a ________ program. "l7))>lL
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15.Weather observations come from all the following sources EXCEPT ________ . rd0[(-
A.computers B.satellites C.the ground D.radar eI:;l];G9
16.What does the talk say about BBC’s forecasters? R;3T yn+
A.They read from script. B.They are professional. `ZLA=oD
C.They use a map for presentation. D.They care about their clothes. 17.What does the talk say about British television viewers? ,2/y(JX}*!
A.They remember what they saw on weather forecasts. 9i`sSi8
B.They like talking about weather instead of watching. O<}Kr
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C.They pay more attention to the style of the presenters. a?gziCmS?C
D.They watch and remember what is necessary. d :%!)s
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. KU5|~1t 4
18.Which is NOT showing an increase this year? |.;LI= CT
A.Number of tourists. B.Holiday travelers. YjTA+1}
C.Shopping. D.Dining and entertaining. 19.What does the talk say about this year’s business travelers? MET"s.v
A.There are fewer business travelers. B.There are more business travelers.
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C.The number remains the same as last year’s. D.It is not mentioned in the talk. NUjo5.7
20.Which is the largest single visitor expenditure? - )brq3L
A.Hotel accommodation. B.Meals. C.Shopping. D.Entertainment. Im0 #_
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Section C: Spot Dictation 10% _6/q.
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. +~] :oj
The report will be read TWICE and you will have one minute to check your work. Then put your answers on ANSWER SHEET (2). A"W
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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. s"g"wh',
Some people (C7)___________ that they can get by with little sleep when necessary. But experts think these people are (C8)________ themselves. )?D w) s5
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. p#6V|5~8
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.
