【考研类试卷】GCT工程硕士（英语）-试卷6及答案解析.doc

1、GCT 工程硕士（英语）-试卷 6 及答案解析(总分：134.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：11，分数：22.00)1.Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your

2、answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_2.After criminals were caught, they were accused and put on _.（分数：2.00）A.deathB.sentenceC.tortureD.trial3.It“s _ of her to refuse to admit that she is wrong; she is very stubborn.（分数：2.00）A.characteristicB.peculiarC.specificD

3、particular4.He is a man of respectable _.（分数：2.00）A.appearanceB.featuresC.looksD.characteristics5.The new bridge will _ the island to the mainland.（分数：2.00）A.linkB.uniteC.joinD.combine6.France“s methods for increasing family size give us a(n) _ as to what might be done to encourage smaller families

4、分数：2.00）A.proposalB.conceptC.hintD.advice7.The tree, the branches _ are almost bare, is a very old one.（分数：2.00）A.whoseB.in whichC.of whichD.which8.Writing stories and articles _ what I“m fond of.（分数：2.00）A.isB.wereC.areD.have been9.You are quite wrong. She _ like you.（分数：2.00）A.canB.hasC.shouldD.

5、does10.The old _ well looked after by the government.（分数：2.00）A.isB.areC.beingD.has11.It is the director, and not the members of the board, _ the most.（分数：2.00）A.who worryB.whom worryC.to whom worryD.who worries二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)12.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this

6、 part there are four passages, each followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：10.00）_Communication is the sending of infor

7、mation or news from one person to another. If human beings could not communicate with one another, each person would have to learn everything for himself. Although animals as well as men can communicate, so far as we know, they can express only the simple emotions like pain, joy, fear, hunger, anger

8、 and love. Some animals have a more advanced form of language using sounds, and others use a wide range of sounds and face movements, but we still have much to learn about these animal languages. Speech is the most important means of communication between people. But it is not the only one. Nor is i

9、t the oldest. We use facial expressions, gestures and hand movements to express our feelings and to send signals to other people. Animals use this “body language“ a great deal. The sign language used by deaf people is an example of communication without speech, while blind people communicate largely

10、 through touch and hearing.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, what would happen to us without communication?（分数：2.00）A.We should learn everything for ourselves.B.We would become unable to speak.C.We couldn“t live happily.D.We might have to do everything by ourselves.(2).What does the passage sa

11、y about animals“ communication?（分数：2.00）A.They have their advanced language in form of sound.B.They can express simple feelings such as hunger and pain.C.Some of them can communicate with people very well.D.All of them can use sound to express themselves.(3).Which of the following statement is true?

12、分数：2.00）A.Humans do not have adequate knowledge about animal languages.B.We are now very much aware of animal languages.C.Most of animals use their facial expressions.D.All animals make sounds to communicate with each other.(4).What means of communication is used by most people?（分数：2.00）A.Facial ex

13、pressions.B.Body movements.C.Speech.D.Body movement and speech.(5).We can infer from the passage that the oldest form of communication between people is _.（分数：2.00）A.speechB.touch and heatingC.soundsD.body languageChina“s employment and re-employment situation remains tough with a surge this year in

14、 the number of graduates hitting the job market and in unemployment in general, a senior official said. The country“s registered average unemployment rate in urban areas reached 4 percent last year and is expected to go higher this year, Labour and Social Security Minister Zheng Silin told Xinhua ye

15、sterday. There are nearly 14 million laid-off workers in urban areas so far. And more than 10 million new graduates are predicted to enter the work force, Zheng said. To make things worse, the nation“s agricultural adjustment has forced more than 150 million rural workers to quit farming. Many of th

16、em will head to the cities to seek employment, posing uncertainties for the State, he said. Zheng, who was appointed as the minister during the first session of the 10th National People“s Congress in March, has urged his departments nationwide to do more to assist laid off workers to restart their l

17、ives.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most appropriate rifle for this passage about China“s employment?（分数：2.00）A.Tough Year for Job SeekersB.College Graduates Challenged by EmploymentC.Too Many Workers Laid Off This YearD.Minister Hopeful of Employment Prospective(2).What is expected of the unemployment r

18、ate for this year?（分数：2.00）A.Less than 4%.B.About 4%.C.More than 4%.D.The information is not given.(3).How many people will be looking for jobs this year?（分数：2.00）A.Around 39 million.B.Over 150 million.C.About 174 million.D.No exact figure is provided.(4).Which of the following people are posing gre

19、ater uncertainties for the State?（分数：2.00）A.Laid-off workers.B.New graduates.C.Rural workers.D.All of these people.(5).Minister Zheng“s main purpose is to _.（分数：2.00）A.describe the difficult employment situationB.urge his departments nationwide to do more to help solving the problemC.warn people of

20、unemployment problemD.explain the present employment situationPromptness is important in American business, academic, and social settings. The importance of punctuality is taught to young children in school. Tardy slips and the use of bells signal to the child that punctuality and time itself are to

21、 be respected. People who keep appointments are considered dependable. If people are late to job interviews, appointments, or classes, they are often viewed as unreliable and irresponsible. In the business world, “time is money“ and companies may fine their executives for tardiness to business meeti

22、ngs. Of course, it is not always possible to be punctual. Social and business etiquette also provides rules for late arrivals. Calling on the telephone if one is going to be more than a few minutes late for scheduled appointments is considered polite and is often expected. Keeping a date of a friend

23、 waiting beyond ten to twenty minutes is considered rude. On the other hand, arriving thirty minutes late to some parties is acceptable.（分数：10.00）(1).The best title for the passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.PunctualityB.TimeC.EtiquetteD.Culture(2).Children in America are taught to _.（分数：2.00）A.be on time when

24、 doing thingsB.respect their teachersC.take their time when doing thingsD.respect their time(3).If a person is late for business meeting, he may _.（分数：2.00）A.be firedB.be criticized by his bossC.be required to apologizeD.be made to pay(4).Social etiquette in the United States allows people to _.（分数：

25、2.00）A.be a few minutes late for interviewsB.be up to a half-hour late for some partiesC.keep a friend waiting for less than 30 minutesD.come a few minutes earlier to any appointment(5).Time is money here means _.（分数：2.00）A.time is very important in the business worldB.time can bring you moneyC.if y

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30、private kitchenB.cooking for themselvesC.enjoying peaceful environmentD.easily going to beaches(2).What is the difference between the resorts advertised and the Embassy Suites Hotels?（分数：2.00）A.There is no evening reception at the resorts.B.There is complimentary breakfast at the resorts.C.There are

31、 no pools in Embassy Suites Hotels.D.There are comforts of home in Embassy Suites Hotels.(3).What is not covered in the service of ad B?（分数：2.00）A.Parties.B.Conference.C.Swimming.D.Breakfast.(4).What is advertised in B?（分数：2.00）A.A normal hotel.B.A famous resort.C.A ship restaurant.D.A luxurious tra

32、in.(5).According to ad B evening dinner is available _.（分数：2.00）A.every SaturdayB.every SundayC.every WednesdayD.every day三、Cloze(总题数：2，分数：40.00)13.Part III ClozeDirections: There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose th

33、e best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：20.00）_But let no one think that pleasure is immoral. Pleasure in itself is a great good, all pleasure, but its consequences may be such【B1】the sensible person eschews certain varieties of【B2】Nor need pleas

34、ure be gross and sensual. They are wise in their generation【B3】have discovered that intellectual pleasure is the most satisfying and the most enduring. It is well to【B4】the habit of reading. There are【B5】sports in which you can engage to your own satisfaction after you have passed the prime of life;

35、 there are no games except patience, chess problems and crossword puzzles that you can play without someone to play them with you. Reading suffers【B6】no such disadvantages; there is no occupationexcept perhaps needle-work, but that leaves the restless spirit【B7】libertywhich you can more easily【B8】up

36、 at any moment, for any period, and more easily put【B9】when other calls press upon you; there is no other amusement that can be obtained in these happy days of public liberties and cheap editions at so small a【B10】. To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost al

37、l the miseries of life.（分数：20.00）(1).【B1】（分数：2.00）A.thisB.thatC.theseD.those(2).【B2】（分数：2.00）A.hisB.itsC.itD.him(3).【B3】（分数：2.00）A.whoB.whichC.thatD.whom(4).【B4】（分数：2.00）A.acquireB.learnC.modifyD.change(5).【B5】（分数：2.00）A.fewB.manyC.littleD.bit(6).【B6】（分数：2.00）A.ofB.fromC.out ofD.in(7).【B7】（分数：2.00）A

38、inB.fromC.atD.with(8).【B8】（分数：2.00）A.getB.holdC.takeD.look(9).【B9】（分数：2.00）A.belowB.intoC.acrossD.aside(10).【B10】（分数：2.00）A.costB.lostC.momentD.point四、Dialogue Completion(总题数：11，分数：22.00)14.Part IV Dialogue CompletionDirections: In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two spe

39、akers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_15.Tom: That“s a very nice jacket.Susan: Does it r

40、eally look OK? Tom: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat.Susan: And I got it on sale. Tom: _（分数：2.00）A.That“s incredible!B.That“s impossible!C.It“s all right!D.It“s crazy!16.Woman: Thank you very much for your help. Man: _.（分数：2.00）A.Never mindB.Not at allC.It doesn“t matterD.No thanks

41、17.Kate: Do you mind opening the door for me? Bob: _.（分数：2.00）A.Yes, I“ll do itB.It“s nothingC.That“s all rightD.Not at all18.Katherine: Linda! I haven“t seen you for ages. How are you? Linda: Fine. And you? Katherine: Pretty good. How“s Frank? Linda: Oh, don“t you know? We got divorced two years ag

42、o.Katherine: _（分数：2.00）A.Oh, I am sorry.B.What a pity!C.It is really a problem.D.Hope you“ll be better.19.Phone caller: Hello. Could I please speak to Helen? Helen: _.（分数：2.00）A.SpeakingB.I am HelenC.It“s meD.This is me20.Jack: _? Lora: I“m an engineer. Jack: Oh, are you? Lora: How about you? Jack:

43、I work for a trading company.（分数：2.00）A.How are you doingB.What do you doC.How do you doD.What are you doing21.Customs officer: Could I have your name, please? Passenger: It“s Paine, Sarah Paine. Customs officer: _? Passenger: It“s P-A-I-N-E（分数：2.00）A.How do you spell your last nameB.What is your la

44、st nameC.How to pronounce your last nameD.How could I speak your last name22.Passer by: _? Local resident: Sure. It“s on Elm Street, between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenue. Passer by: Thank you.（分数：2.00）A.Help, please. Could you tell me where the post office isB.Sorry, where is the post office, pleaseC

45、Trouble you. Could you please tell me where the post office isD.Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is23.Mary: Tom, would you like to go to a party this Saturday? Tom: _. What kind of party? Mary: It“s a birthday party.（分数：2.00）A.Sounds goodB.Looks niceC.Seems all rightD.Feels excellent24.

46、Lodger: I“m terribly sorry that I broke your precious vase. I“ll pay for it. Landlady: _.（分数：2.00）A.Can“t complainB.Never mindC.Relax yourselfD.Take careGCT 工程硕士（英语）-试卷 6 答案解析(总分：134.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：11，分数：22.00)1.Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: There are ten incom

47、plete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_解析：2.After criminals were caught, they were accused and put on _.（分数：2.00）A.deathB.sentenceC.tortureD.trial 解析：解析：put sb/be on trial 意为“受审“。其他选项的意思虽然都和对罪犯的处罚有关，但是它们的固定搭配分别是：put to death 杀死，处死；impose (pronounce) a sentence 判刑；to employ(resort to，use)torture 用酷刑。3.It“s _ of her to refuse to admit that she is wrong; she is very stubborn.（分数：2.00）A.charac