【考研类试卷】工程硕士(GCT)英语-98及答案解析.doc

1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-98 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1._, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.（分数：2.00）A.When taken drugsB.When drugs are takenC.When one takes drugsD.When taking drugs2.Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise.（分数：2.00）A.r

2、esistB.experienceC.tolerateD.sustain3.Mary is as vain as peacock and always wants to be the _ of attention.（分数：2.00）A.sightB.emphasisC.focusD.object4.Williamsburg has now been restored so that it looks as it _ during the 18th century.（分数：2.00）A.couldB.wouldC.wasD.did5.A long time ago, at a national

3、conference on biology, he cautiously _ his new theory on life.（分数：2.00）A.advancedB.relievedC.producedD.thrust6.He kept a _ hold on her hand as he helped her over the fence.（分数：2.00）A.solidB.stiffC.firmD.rigid7.Were it not for their support and help, we _ able to finish the task ahead of time.（分数：2.0

4、0）A.were notB.should not have beenC.are notD.would not be8.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 much9.In the effort to fire a Civil Service employee, his or her manager may

5、 have to spend up $100,000 of tax money to do so.（分数：2.00）A.tillB.toC.forD.about10.The old man is in the habit of going for a walk along the river every morning except it rains.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.forC.thatD./二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)BPassage One/BImagine a world in which children would be the r

6、ulers 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 sound both fantastic

7、 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 not in the traditio

8、nal 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 preschool children, to

9、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 environmentC.the reali

10、ty 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 and programsD.in

11、 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 LanguagesC.The U

12、nreal World of the Child and LOGOD.Children Learn Reasoning Using LOGOBPassage Two/BThe 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 yesterday.The meeting, chaired

13、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 infrastructure projects needs to be inc

14、reased.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 reserves. It was agreed at the

15、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 local economic developmentC.d

16、evelop 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 building of the rail lines, _.

17、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 banks do not function properly

18、B.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 Premier Wen?（分数：2.00）A.Discu

19、ssing 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 integrated.BPassage Three/BThis country, as Lincoln said, belongs to

20、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, and that it will help the people

21、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 waste of human life in industry a

22、nd 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 is no surer road to the effici

23、ency 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 people.(2).The passage suggests that the benefit from natural resources is mainly enjoyed by _.（分数：2.00）A.the governm

24、entB.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 and wealth by some people?（分数：

25、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 cheating.(5).On what does the efficiency of a nation depend?（分数：2.00）A.Every individual.B.Its machines.C.Its wealth.D.Its

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29、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 offer spacious accommodation.B.Gu

30、ests 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.sauna(5).Which of the following

31、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 provided.三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Most of the people who appear most often and most gl

32、oriously 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 U(31) /U of the year, or manured a fiel

33、d; but we know U(32) /U about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so U(33) /U 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 greatest countries

34、are U(34) /U that have beaten in battle the greatest number of other countries and ruled over them as conquerors. It is just possible they are, U(35) /U 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 U(36) /U an animal or a sav

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

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

37、muchC.moreD.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四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Caller: Hello. Im ringing about the flat adve

38、rtised in todays STAR._?Mrs. Green: Yes, it is. Two or three people have rung 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 blank12.Jane: Carol, you look very well.Carol: Thank you, Jane. You look wonderful too. Your we

39、ekend tennis must have done you good.Jane:（分数：2.00）A.Thats very kind of youB.Are you kidding? Thank you anywayC.You think so? Thats encouragingD.I dont believe it. You are flattering me13.(Phone call)Daughter: OK, Dad. Nice talking to you and glad everythings all right.Dad: All right. Good-bye.Daugh

40、ter: Good-bye, Dad.（分数：2.00）A.Say “How are you?“ to MomB.Say “Are you OK “to MomC.Give Mom our careD.Give Mom our love14.(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 here. Carls told me about most of his friends,

41、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 me15.Ted: Hi, Christine. _?Christine: Hi, Ted. I just bought a new camping tent. I cant wait to use it.（分数：2.00）A.Wh

42、ats onB.Whats upC.Whats wrongD.Whats right16.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 to 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 i

43、tC.Ill never reach itD.Ill never attain it17.Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?Mr. Smith: Yes, 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 back18.Jane: Hello Sally. Fancy meeting you h

44、ere!Sally: Hello, 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 life19.Salesgirl: Good morning, miss. Can I h

45、elp you?Mary: Yes, Id like half a kilo oranges, please.Salesgirl: _. Anything else?Mary: No, thank you.（分数：2.00）A.These oranges are for youB.Give you the orangesC.There you areD.Here are you20.Customer: Excuse me!Clerk: Yes, ma-am? What can I do for you?Customer: I have a problem with this coffee ma

46、ker, and I want my money back.Clerk: _? Customer: The problem 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 problem工程硕士(GCT)英语-98 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1._, f

47、ollow the directions on the bottle carefully.（分数：2.00）A.When taken drugsB.When drugs are takenC.When one takes drugsD.When taking drugs 解析：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。2.Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise.（分数：2.00）A.resistB.

48、experienceC.tolerate D.sustain解析：句意是“他们不能忍受流行乐的噪声”，这里的“忍受”只能用 C 项 tolerate。A 项 resist、B 项 experience、D 项 sustain 的意思分别是“抵抗”、“经历”、“支撑”，均不合句意。3.Mary is as vain as peacock and always wants to be the _ of attention.（分数：2.00）A.sightB.emphasisC.focus D.object解析：本句意思是说 Mary 总想成为众人关注的焦点，因此 C 项 focus 符合题意。4.Williamsburg has now been restored so that it looks as it _ during the 18th century.（分数：2.00）A.couldB.wouldC.wasD.did 解析：本题空格处需要一个能代替前面谓语动词 looks 的词，D 项 did 符合要求，其他三个词不能替代实义谓语动词。5.A long time ago, at a national conference on