1北京大学 2007 年博士研究生入学考试试题考试科目：英语考试时间：2006 年 3 月 17 日招生专业：全校各专业研究方向：各研究方向Part One: Listening ComprehensionThere are 3 sections in this part.In sections 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%）Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 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. Now listen to the conversation. 1. What did Steve originally plan to do?A To do some work around the house.B To stay at home.C To see a new film.D To do some study.2. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because _. A the cinema was nearbyB the weather wasnt ideal for a walkC it would be easier to go to a cinemaD Steve hadnt seen the film yet3. Where did they plan to meet?A Outside the Town Hall.B Near the bank.C In Steves place.D At the cinema.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now，listen to the conversation.4. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT _. A it has colorB it has a moving imageC it costs less moneyD it is not on the market 5. Why didnt Bill want one of them?A He wanted to buy one from Japan.B He wasnt sure about its quality.C He thought it was for business use.D He thought it was expensive.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman? A She had never read the magazine herself.B She knew who usually read the magazine.C She was quite interested in the new device.D She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.2Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now，listen to the conversation.7. What was the main focus of the survey?A Leisure sporting activities.B Average age of athletes.C Durability of sporting equipment.D Types of sports.8. Which sport was cited as the most popular?A Tennis.B Cycling.C Jogging.D Skiing.9. What is NOT among Janes marketing strategies?A Targeting the 18 to 26 age group.B Selling tennis rackets.C Selling more athletic shoes.D Working out a more appealing slogan.10. Why does Sam want to target the 46-55 age group?A They have more buying power.B They are very health-conscious.C They tend to enjoy sports more.D They have more time for sporting activities. Section B: Talks (5%)Directions: In this section, you will hear several talks. Listen to the talks carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following talk. At the end of the talk, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the talk. 11. In the old days dogs were used for the following purposes EXCEPT _. A hunting other animalsB driving sheepC guarding chickensD keeping thieves away12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D Only old people are seen walking their dogs. 13. The talk is mainly about _. A what dogs can doB how to keep dogsC dogs and their mastersD reasons for keeping dogs Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following talk. At the end of the talk, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the talk.14. According to the talk, the working conditions in the new place are _. A not yet clearB expected to be rather poorC just as adequateD the same as what the speaker is used to 315. What is the speaker going to do in the new place? A Traveling.B Studying.C Settling down.D Teaching.16. The speaker expects _.A fewer choices of foodB many ways to do washingC modern lighting facilitiesD new types of drinking water17. From the talk we can learn that the speaker is _. A unprepared for the new postB unclear about the conditions thereC ready for all the difficulties thereD eager to know more about the post Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following talk. At the end of the talk, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the talk.18. According to the talk, when are children first expected to study hard?A Before 6 years of age.B Between 6 and 10.C After 10 years of age.D After 12 years of age. 19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT _. A religious problemsB emotional problemsC financial problemsD marriage problems20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A Boys and girls are equally energetic.B Parents have higher expectations for boys.C Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. Section C: Spot Dictation (10%)Directions: In this section you are going to hear a presentation about trends in the