2009年北京师范大学博士研究生入学考试
英语试题
Part 1
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage one time. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blank numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own word. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 1. What is john lingam’s report about? A) A solution to the global energy crisis B) Extraordinary advances in technology.
C) The latest developments of medical science
D) Scientists’ vision of the world in half century
2. According to Harvard professor Steven Pinker, predictions about the future_____. A) May invite trouble B) May not come true C) Will fool the public D) Do more harm than good
3. Professor Bruce Lehn of the University of Chicago predicts that____. A) Humans won’t have to donate organs for transplantation B) More people will donate their organs for transplantation C) Animal organs could be transplanted into human bodies D) Organ transplantation won’t be as scary as it is today
4. According to Professor Richard Miller of the University of Mishear, propel will____. A) Life for as long as they wish B) Be relieved from all sufferings C) Life to 100 and more with vitality D) Be able to live longer than whales
5. Priceton professor Freeman Sibson thinks that____. A) Scientists will find alien life similar to ours B) Humans will be able to settle on Mars C) Alien life will likely be discovered
D) Life will start to evolve on Mars
6. According to Princeton professor Richard Gatsby setting up a self-sufficient colony on Mars, Humans_____.
A) Might survive all catastrophes on earth B) Might acquire ample natural resources C) Will be able to travel to Mars freely D) Will move there to live a better life
7. Ellen Heber-Katz, professor at the Westar Institute in Philadelpia, predicts that_____. A) Human organs can but manufactured like appliances B) People will be as strong and dynamic as supermen C) Human nerves can be replaced by optic fibers D) Lost fingers and limbs will be able to regroup
8. rodney Brooks says that it will be possible for robots to work with humans as a result or the development of artificaial intelligence for robots_____
9. the most significant breakthrough predicted by Bill joy will be an inexhaustible green energy source that can’t be used to make pollutions___________
10 According to Geoffrey Miller, science will offer a more practical, universal and rewarding moral framework in place of _________religion_______ Part III Listening Comprehension (35minutes) Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C), and D), and decide which the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意: 此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答
11. A) the man might be able to play in the World Cup. B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end. C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.
D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players. 12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budget
B) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.
C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant. D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.
13. A) A financial burden. C) A real nuisance. B) A good companion D) a well-trained pet.
14. A) the errors will be corrected soon. C) The computing system is too complex. B) The woman was mistaken herself. D) He has called the woman several times.
15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files. C) He needs some time to polish his paper. B) He has to type his paper once more. D) He will be away for a two-week conference. 16. A) They might have to change their plan. B) He has got everything set for their trip. C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.
D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.
17. A) They have wait a month to apply for a student loan. B) They can find the application forms in the brochure. C) They are not eligible for a student loan. D) They are not late for a loan application.
18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release. B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public. C) The quality of air will surely change for the better. D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) Enormous size of its stores. C) Its appealing surroundings. B) Numerous varieties of food. D) Its rich and colorful history. 20. A) an ancient building. C) An Egyptian museum. B) A world of antiques. D) An Egyptian Memorial. 21. A) its power bill reaches $9 million a year. B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day. C) It supplies power to a nearby town.
D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses. 22. A) 11,500 C) 250,000 B) 30,000 D) 300,000
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
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