【考研类试卷】工程硕士(GCT)英语-288及答案解析.doc

1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-288 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.A long time ago, at a national conference on biology, he cautiously _ his new theory on life.（分数：2.00）A.advancedB.relievedC.producedD.thrust2.Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise.（分数：2.

2、00）A.resistB.experienceC.tolerateD.sustain3.He liked the painting very much, which cost him $1,000. However, he would gladly have paid _ for it.（分数：2.00）A.as much twiceB.much as twiceC.twice as muchD.as twice much4._, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.（分数：2.00）A.When taken drugsB.When dr

3、ugs are takenC.When takes drugsD.When taking drugs5.In the effort to fire a Civil Service employee, his or her manager may have to spend up _ $100,000 of tax money to do so.（分数：2.00）A.tillB.toC.forD.about6.The old man is in the habit of going for a walk along the river every morning except _ it rain

4、s.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.forC.thatD./7.Williamsburg has now been restored so that it looks as it _ during the 18th century.（分数：2.00）A.couldB.wouldC.wasD.did8.Were it not for their support and help, we _ able to finish the task ahead of time.（分数：2.00）A.were notB.should not have beenC.are notD.would not be9

5、He kept a _ hold on her hand as he helped her over the fence.（分数：2.00）A.solidB.stiffC.firmD.rigid10.Mary is as vain as peacock and always wants to be the _ of attention.（分数：2.00）A.sightB.emphasisC.focusD.object二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、11-15(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Imagine a world in which childr

6、en would be the rulers and could decide not only the outcome of each and every occurrence, but also dictate the very structure and form of the environment. In this world, a childs wildest thoughts would become reality, limited only by the extent of his or her imagination.While such a world might sou

7、nd both fantastic and frightening, at least from a logical, adult perspective, it does exist. Whats more, it has been in existence for some time and is populated by hundreds of thousands of children who spend hours within its boundaries experimenting and learning. This world is not real, at least no

8、t in the traditional sense, but exists within a computer and is generated by an educational programming language called LOGO. Unlike other computer languages and programs that are designed to test children and provide applications that formally dispense information, LOGO allows children, even presch

9、ool children, to be in total control. Children teach the computer to think and as a result develop and sharpen their own reasoning abilities.（分数：10.00）(1).In the imagined world _ would restrict childrens wildest thoughts.（分数：2.00）A.the limits of their imaginationB.the structure and form of the envir

10、onmentC.the reality of lifeD.the rules of the society(2).LOGO is _.（分数：2.00）A.an educational testing programB.a computer languageC.an information dispenserD.an unreal world(3).Children are rulers _.（分数：2.00）A.in the traditional senseB.within the boundaries of LOGOs worldC.with all computer languages

11、 and programsD.in the adult world(4).LOGO is unique because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is an educational programB.it is in total control of human beingsC.it allows children to teach the computer to thinkD.children use it(5).The best title for this passage would be _.（分数：2.00）A.Children Rule the WorldB.Computer

12、 LanguagesC.The Unreal World of the Child and LOGOD.Children Learn Reasoning Using LOGO四、16-20(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The development of rapid transit rail lines in cities should parallel local economic development and blind construction of such lines should be avoided, a State Council conference said yeste

13、rday.The meeting, chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao, said the building of rapid-transit rail lines in cities should be carried out according to strict guidelines and management systems of such lines should be improved. It stressed that the amount of domestically made equipment used in such infrastructur

14、e projects needs to be increased.The meeting also deliberated on the draft amendments for laws governing the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks. Also discussed were the draft law on the supervision and management of banking sector and draft regulations on the management of central food reser

15、ves. It was agreed at the meeting that the laws governing the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks need to be amended so that the roles and responsibilities of the two are made clear.（分数：10.00）(1).The rapid-transit rail lines should _.（分数：2.00）A.develop as quickly as possibleB.develop with loc

16、al economic developmentC.develop after local economic developmentD.develop with the construction industry(2).The management system of the rapid transit rail lines _.（分数：2.00）A.is already quite developedB.does not exist at allC.is not good enoughD.needs to include the strict guidelines(3).In the buil

17、ding of the rail lines, _.（分数：2.00）A.more equipment made in China should be usedB.more imported equipment should be usedC.more exported equipment should be usedD.more equipment used in infrastructure projects should be used(4).It can be inferred that _.（分数：2.00）A.the Peoples Bank and commercial bank

18、s do not function properlyB.the Peoples Bank of China has an upper hand over the commercial banksC.the two banks operate in a low efficiencyD.the Peoples Bank operates at a loss while the commercial banks operates at a profit(5).Which of the following has nothing to do with the meeting chaired by Pr

19、emier Wen?（分数：2.00）A.Discussing the building of rapid-transit rails.B.Discussing the draft amendments concerning some banks.C.Discussing the draft regulations about food reserves.D.Discussing whether the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks should be integrate五、21-25(总题数：1，分数：10.00)This countr

20、y, as Lincoln said, belongs to the people. So do the natural resources which make it rich. They supply the basis of our prosperity now and hereafter. In preserving them, which is a national duty, we must not forget that monopoly is based on the control of natural resources and natural advantages, an

21、d that it will help the people little to conserve our natural wealth unless the benefits which it can yield are given back to the people.Let us remember, also, that conservation does not stop with the natural resources. The principle of making the best use of all we have requires that we stop the wa

22、ste of human life in industry and prevent the waste of human welfare which flows from the unfair use of concentrated power and wealth in the hands of men whose eagerness for profit blinds them to the cost of what they do. We have no higher duty than to promote the efficiency of the individual. There

23、 is no surer road to the efficiency of the nation.（分数：10.00）(1).What plays an essential role in making the nation prosperous according to this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Its money.B.Its trade.C.Its natural resources.D.Its peopl(2).The passage suggests that the benefit from natural resources is mainly enjoye

24、d by _.（分数：2.00）A.the governmentB.the monopoliesC.the businessmenD.the people(3).The conservation mentioned in the passage includes the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.natural resourcesB.human welfareC.human lifeD.concentration of wealth(4).What may contribute to the unfair use of concentrated power a

25、nd wealth by some people?（分数：2.00）A.Their greed for profit makes them ignore the expense.B.They have accumulated too much wealth and power.C.They make profits by pretending to be blind.D.They make profits by cheatin(5).On what does the efficiency of a nation depend?（分数：2.00）A.Every individual.B.Its

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29、lephone (0883) 744783（分数：10.00）(1).It is an advertisement for _.（分数：2.00）A.educationB.entertainmentC.sportsD.sale(2).The Holiday Cottages are located in _.（分数：2.00）A.the countryB.the cityC.the downtownD.the suburbs(3).Which of the following is true?（分数：2.00）A.The cottages are not large enough to off

30、er spacious accommodation.B.Guests can have full use of all the clubs in Devonshire.C.The cottages are in a private estate.D.Everything will be done for the guest in the Holiday Cottages.(4).The following items are mentioned in the advertisement except _.（分数：2.00）A.squashB.swimmingC.table tennisD.sa

31、una(5).Which of the following is NOT true according to the advertisement?（分数：2.00）A.Guests can take their dogs to the cottages.B.People can get a brochure if they telephone.C.Both indoor and outdoor activities are offered.D.No drinking is provide七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Most of the people who app

32、ear most often and most gloriously in the history books are great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really helped civilization forward are often never mentioned at all. We do not know who first set a broken leg, or launched a seaworthy boat, or calculated the (31) of the y

33、ear, or manured a field; but we know (32) about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so (33) so that on all the highest pillars in the great cities of the world you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think most people believe that the great

34、est countries are (34) that have beaten in battle the greatest number of other countries and ruled over them as conquerors. It is just possible they are, (35) they are not the most civilized. Animals fight; so do savages; hence to be good at fighting is to be good in the way in (36) an animal or a s

35、avage is good, but it is not to be civilized. Even being good at getting other people to fight for you and (37) them how to do it most efficiently - this, after all, is (38) conquerors and generals have done - is not being civilized. People fight to settle quarrels. Fighting means killing, and civil

36、ized peoples ought to be able to find some way of settling their disputes other (39) by seeing which side can kill off the greater number of other side, and then (40) that that side which has killed most has won.（分数：20.00）A.numberB.lengthC.depthD.widthA.allB.wholeC.anythingD.nothingA.manyB.muchC.mor

37、eD.littleA.thoseB.theseC.onesD.someA.sinceB.asC.andD.butA.factB.whichC.thatD.whatA.tellB.requestC.tellingD.requestingA.whichB.whatC.thatD.whateverA.thanB.wayC.meansD.methodA.chattingB.talkingC.sayingD.mumbling八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Jane: Hello Sally. Fancy meeting you here!Sally: He

38、llo, Jane. Havent seen you for a long time. Youve got married, havent you?Jane: Yes, I have. I got married four years ago.Sally: _.（分数：2.00）A.Oh, wish you happinessB.Oh, really? Enjoy yourselfC.Oh, my congratulationsD.Oh, is it? Have a happy life12.Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?Mr. Smith: Yes,

39、 Id like a ticket to New York 9:15 tomorrow morning.Clerk: _?Mr. Smith: Single, please.（分数：2.00）A.Single or twoB.Single or returnC.Single or doubleD.Single or back13.(At a party)Adam: This is a great apartment.Tammy: I think so, too. _?Adam: No, Im Adam. I came with Carl. I dont really know anyone h

40、ere. Carls told me about most of his friends, but I cant match the names with the faces.（分数：2.00）A.Excuse me, but do I know youB.Excuse me, could I know youC.Excuse me, do you mind telling me your nameD.Excuse me, but do you know me14.(Phone call)Daughter: OK, Dad. Nice talking to you and glad every

41、things all right. _.Dad: All right. Good-bye.Daughter: Good-bye, Dad.（分数：2.00）A.Say “How are you?“ to MornB.Say “Are you OK “ to MornC.Give Morn our careD.Give Mom our love15.Wang: Ive got an appointment. Im going to meet a friend in London at 3 p.m. Its already a quarter past 2. _.David: Im going t

42、o London. I can give you a lift if you like.Wang: Could you really? That would be great.（分数：2.00）A.Ill never make itB.Ill never do itC.Ill never reach itD.Ill never attain it16.Caller: Hello. Im ringing about the fiat advertised in todays STAR. _?Mrs. Green: Yes, it is. Two or three people have rung

43、 up about it, but nobodys been to see it yet.（分数：2.00）A.Is it still availableB.Is it still emptyC.Is it still freeD.Is it still blank17.Customer : Excuse me!Clerk: Yes, ma-am? What can I do for you?Customer: I have a problem with this coffee maker, and I want my money back.Clerk: _.Customer: The pro

44、blem is that it doesnt work! Ive only used it three times.（分数：2.00）A.WhyB.Well, are you sureC.Whats the matter with it on earthD.Well, what seems to be the problem18.Salesgirl: Good morning, miss. Can I help you?Mary: Yes, Id like half a kilo oranges, please.Salesgirl: _. Anything else?Mary: No, tha

45、nk you.（分数：2.00）A.These oranges are for youB.Give you the orangesC.There you areD.Here are you19.Jane: Carol, you look very well.Carol: Thank you, Jane. You look wonderful too. Your weekend tennis must have done you good.Jane: _.（分数：2.00）A.Thats very kind of youB.Are you kidding? Thank you anywayC.Y

46、ou think so? Thats encouragingD.I dont believe it. You are flattering me20.Ted : Hi, Christine. _?Christine : Hi, Ted. I just bought a new camping tent. I cant wait to use it.（分数：2.00）A.Whats onB.Whats upC.Whats wrongD.Whats right工程硕士(GCT)英语-288 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，

47、分数：20.00)1.A long time ago, at a national conference on biology, he cautiously _ his new theory on life.（分数：2.00）A.advanced B.relievedC.producedD.thrust解析：注释 题意是“提出关于生命的新理论”，与此处的“提出”意思对应的是 advanced。2.Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise.（分数：2.00）A.resistB.experienceC

48、tolerate D.sustain解析：注释 句意是“他们不能忍受流行音乐的噪声”，这里的“忍受”只能用tolerate。A、B、D 的意思分别是“抵抗”、“经历”、“支撑”，均不合句意。3.He liked the painting very much, which cost him $1,000. However, he would gladly have paid _ for it.（分数：2.00）A.as much twiceB.much as twiceC.twice as much D.as twice much解析：注释 表示“是倍”用倍数词加 asas。本句表示“付原价的

49、两倍”，所以用 pay twice as much。4._, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.（分数：2.00）A.When taken drugsB.When drugs are takenC.When takes drugsD.When taking drugs 解析：注释 选项部分没有出现主语，这样它的逻辑主语看做是后面句子的主语，而后面句子是第二人称祈使句，其主语是 you，因此答案应该是表示主动的分词。5.In the effort to fire a Civil Service employee, his or her manager may have to spend up _