【考研类试卷】工程硕士(GCT)英语-227及答案解析.doc

1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-227 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.（分数：2.00）A.whatever the cost is to himselfB.what the cost to himself might beC.no matter whatever the cost is to himselfD.however the cost to himself is2.

2、The stock _ in value should be sold.（分数：2.00）A.which has not increasedB.has not increasedC.not been increasingD.who has not increased3.Problems common to most countries include the social, economic _ problems.（分数：2.00）A.and politicsB.and with governmentC.of governmentD.and political4.The manager nee

3、ds an assistant who he can _ to take care of problems in his absence.（分数：2.00）A.count onB.count inC.count upD.count out5.You cant be _ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.quiteC.tooD.so6.He came all the way to China for promoting friendship _ for making mon

4、ey.（分数：2.00）A.other thanB.more thanC.better thanD.rather than7.These excursions will give you an even deeper _ into our language and culture.（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.investigationC.inputD.insight8._,I wrote a letter to Henry Ford and told him what happened.（分数：2.00）A.DesperateB.DespiteC.InspiringD.Exciti

5、ng9.The number of the employees _ in this company.（分数：2.00）A.have doubledB.has doubledC.are doubledD.were doubled10.He is _ of a musician.（分数：2.00）A.anybodyB.anyoneC.somethingD.somebody二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Communication is the sending of information or news

6、 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 and love. Som

7、e 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 it the oldest. W

8、e 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 through touch a

9、nd 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 couldnt live happily.D.We might have to do everything by ourselves.(2).What does the passage say about animals c

10、ommunication?（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?（分数：2.00）A.Humans

11、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 expressions.B.Body m

12、ovements.C.Speech.D.Body movement and speec(5).We can infer from the passage that the oldest form of communication between people is _.（分数：2.00）A.speechB.touch and hearingC.soundsD.body language四、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Chinas employment and re-employment situation remains tough with a surge this

13、 year in the number of graduates hitting the job market and in unemployment in general, a senior official said.The countrys 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 Xin

14、hua yesterday.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 nations agricultural adjustment has forced more than 150 million rural workers to quit farming. Many of

15、 them 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 Peoples Congress in March, has urged his departments nationwide to do more to assist laid-off workers to restart their

16、lives.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most appropriate title for this passage about Chinas employment?（分数：2.00）A.Tough Year for Job Seekers.B.College Graduates Challenged by Employment.C.Too Many Workers Laid Off This Year.D.Minister Hopeful of Employment Prospectiv(2).What is expected of the unemployment

17、 rate 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 provide(4).Which of the following people are posing gre

18、ater uncertainties for the State?（分数：2.00）A.Laid off workers.B.New graduates.C.Rural workers.D.All of these peopl(5).Minister Zhengs 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 une

19、mployment problemD.explain the present employment situation五、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Promptness 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 punctu

20、ality and time itself are to 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

21、tardiness to business meetings. 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.

22、 Keeping a date of a friend 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 _

23、.（分数：2.00）A.be on time when 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 Sta

24、tes allows people to _.（分数：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.t

25、ime can bring you moneyC.if you hurry, you can get some moneyD.if you are late, you will lose money六、Passage Four(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Ad. AEmbassy Vacation Resorts California, Florida and HawaiiAt the Embassy Vacation Resorts, our vacation ownership allows you to enjoy all the comforts of home in our one

26、-, two-and three-bedroom vacation villas varying in floor space from 500q-to 1,5004-square feet with most resorts providing fully-equipped kitchens. The resorts are in prime locations with serene settings-allowing you to enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Orlandos Walt Disney World Res

27、ort to the tropical beaches of Maul.A variety of amenities are offered at all resorts-some of which include pools and waterfalls, restful and relaxing views-all capturing the natural setting of each location and convenient to local attractions and recreation.Our resorts differ from the Embassy Suite

28、s Hotels in that we do not offer the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast or evening reception. We afford all the comforts of home, and provide you the opportunity to share the many benefits that Embassy Vacation Resorts can offer you and your family.Ad. BTHE MTILDA ENJOY OXFORDS CRUISING RESTAUR

29、ANTAvailable for party bookings, champagne breakfast, cream teas, lunch, dinner or conferences up to 28 passengers. Evening dinner cruises Wednesday-Saturday and Sunday lunch. Cream teas any day.Please phone for full details and reservations. TEL: OXFORD 59976（分数：10.00）(1).At the resorts tourists ma

30、y do the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.using the owners 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.The

31、re is complimentary breakfast at the resorts.C.There are 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

32、.B.A famous resort.C.A ship restaurant.D.A luxurious train.(5).According to ad. B evening dinner is available _.（分数：2.00）A.every SaturdayB.every SundayC.every WednesdayD.every day七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Certainly, the most popular method of traveling used by Americans is the privately-owned auto

33、mobile. The vast majority of Americans have a car, and many families have two. (31) during your visit to the United States, you may decide to rent a car to travel outside the city or to travel to other parts of the country.Car rental companies are (32) in the telephone book and are located in most c

34、ities and towns. (33) , there are usually rental cars at airports and train and bus stations. As is true everywhere in the world, you can rent a car (34) the day, week, or month. Some companies (35) have special weekend rates that you may find especially interesting if you have only a limited (36) o

35、f time to travel around the area you are visiting. Since each company has its own rules and rates, it is a good idea to (37) prices among companies to get the best rates to. suit your purposes. For example, most car rental costs (38) how long you plan to keep the car and how far you travel. However,

36、 some companies may include gasoline in their rates, but (39) do not. Some companies require that you (40) the car to its starting point; others will permit you to leave the car in another city.（分数：20.00）A.Some timeB.SometimesC.SometimeD.Some timesA.writtenB.recordedC.copiedD.listedA.HoweverB.Theref

37、oreC.In additionD.ConsequentlyA.atB.inC.ofD.layA.stillB.evenC.andD.tooA.amountB.numberC.quantityD.qualityA.connectB.compareC.contrastD.combineA.insist onB.work onC.count onD.depend onA.the otherB.otherC.othersD.one anotherA.returnB.returnedC.must returnD.will return八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.

38、00)11.Waiter: Good afternoon._?Customer: I think Ill start off with a cup of soup. What kind of soup do you have today?（分数：2.00）A.Are you ready to orderB.What to eatC.Ready to eatD.Whod like to see the menu12.Speaker A: Well, we want to thank you for coming to the studio today, Kiki. Its nice to mee

39、t you.Speaker B: Oh, thank you.（分数：2.00）A.Youre welcome.B.Im really pleased.C.How happy I am!D.Its my pleasur13.Hotel Receptionist: Front desk. Can I help you?Guest: This is Mr. Burton in 1205._?（分数：2.00）A.Would you please call me at 6:00 in the morningB.Wake me up at six, will youC.How can I wake u

40、p in the morningD.Can I get a wake-up call, please14.Speaker A: What shall we do this weekend?Speaker B: How about going to London on Saturday? Theres a good exhibition on at the Royal Academy.Speaker A: _ Shall we get the coach or the train?（分数：2.00）A.Id like to say yes but its just not possibleB.I

41、d rather go to another placeC.OK, thats a good ideaD.I cant make it Saturday15.Customer: Would it be possible to move to that table in the shade?Waiter: _, madam, but Ill see what I can do.（分数：2.00）A.No problemB.SorryC.Im afraid that table is reservedD.Yes, its possible16.Speaker A: Look what Bruce

42、gave me for my birthday this beautiful scarf.Speaker B: _. He must have spent quite a bit of money on it. I didnt know you and Bruce were such close friends.（分数：2.00）A.Good newsB.Good ideaC.Wow. Its awfulD.Wow. Its gorgeous17.Interviewer: So what do you do, Tony?Tony: Im a hairdresser.Interviewer: O

43、h. _?Tony: Well, I love my customers. Some of them are so friendly. But its tiring work. I work long hours and Im on my feet all day.（分数：2.00）A.How comeB.Whats good about itC.Whats it likeD.Is it good or bad18.Shop-assistant: Can I help you?Customer: Yes, Id like to try these shoes in size 4, please

44、?Shop-assistant: Yes, just a moment . Im sorry but weve only got them in four and a half._?（分数：2.00）A.How about another pairB.Do you want to try them onC.Do you need any helpD.Any particular color19.Speaker A: Well, Im really glad I talked to Doug about the problem I was having with my girlfriend. H

45、e gave me some excellent advice.Speaker B: Great. Thats what I like about Doug._, and hes always prepared to stop what hes doing and help you out when you need it.（分数：2.00）A.Hes very cleverB.He is a really good listenerC.He is really easy-goingD.Hes very hardworking20.Speaker A: So, how did you enjo

46、y the food in Thailand?Speaker B: _. Spicy and hot, but really delicious.（分数：2.00）A.Its terribleB.Its not as good as I expectedC.It was greatD.It was awful工程硕士(GCT)英语-227 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.

47、（分数：2.00）A.whatever the cost is to himself B.what the cost to himself might beC.no matter whatever the cost is to himselfD.however the cost to himself is解析：“whateverno matter what(不管是什么)”，只有 A 项选择表达法正确。“However”一词后面应该修饰形容词。2.The stock _ in value should be sold.（分数：2.00）A.which has not increased B.ha

48、s not increasedC.not been increasingD.who has not increased解析：应该看出，正确选择项应该为本句主语“The stock”的定语从句，需要一个引导词“which”引起的从句。其他选择项为错误语法。3.Problems common to most countries include the social, economic _ problems.（分数：2.00）A.and politicsB.and with governmentC.of governmentD.and political 解析：此处为一个并列结构，正确选择应该和前面

49、的“social，economic”两个词在形式上一致，都为形容词才行。4.The manager needs an assistant who he can _ to take care of problems in his absence.（分数：2.00）A.count on B.count inC.count upD.count out解析：“count on”意思为“依靠，依赖”。全句意思为“经理需要一个助手，在他不在的时候可以指望对方处理出现的问题。”5.You cant be _ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.quiteC.too D.so解析：本句为“nottoo”的结构，