1、GCT 工程硕士（英语）-试卷 24 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.He is an artist in _ but not in reality.（分数：2.00）A.surfaceB.titleC.rankD.name3.It is vital that food and shelter are made _ for people in the flood-stricken area.（分数：2.00）A.freeB.usefulC.availableD.usable4.We are planning
3、to make a _ to the Great Wail.（分数：2.00）A.tripB.journeyC.travelD.tour5.She hoped that a long rest might _ her in health.（分数：2.00）A.improveB.reformC.strengthenD.perfect6.The first _ in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire.（分数：2.00）
4、A.intervalsB.breaksC.stagesD.periods7.We find such shrubs _ will best stand up to (抵御)hard weather.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.asC.whatD.who8.Mrs. Douglas unknowingly left a package _ on the shop counter.（分数：2.00）A.layingB.to lieC.laidD.lying9.An old friend from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with me, tele
5、phoned from the airport.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whichC.whomD.who10._ that called this morning?（分数：2.00）A.Who wasB.Who it wasC.Who was himD.Who was it11.Earthworms occur _ adequate moisture and food and the necessary soil conditions are found.（分数：2.00）A.andB.wheneverC.howeverD.wherever二、Reading Comprehensio
6、(总题数：5，分数：50.00)12.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this 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
7、through the center.（分数：10.00）_Amtrak(美国铁路客运公司) was experiencing a downswing in ridership(客运量) along the lines comprising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising agency DDB Needham, were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been declining significantly. At one
8、time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite convenient compared to other forms of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and the automobile became America“s standard of convenience. Also, air travel had
9、 easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered for travel in the wes
10、t. Two portions of the total market were targeted: 1) anxious fliersthose concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness; 2) travel-loversthose viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focu
11、sed on travel experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures. Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed alon
12、g some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains (Empire Builder, etc.).These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were imp
13、ressive. The Empire Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its Chicago to Seattle route.（分数：10.00）(1).What“s the author“s purpose in writing this passage?（分数：2.00）A.To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenie
14、nce.B.To stress the influence of the automobile on America“s standard of convenience.C.To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.D.To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer attitudes.(2).It can be inferred from the passage that the drop
15、in Amtrak rider ship was due to the fact that_.（分数：2.00）A.trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportationB.trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportationC.trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to beD.trains could not compete with planes in t
16、erms of luxury and convenience(3).To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized_.（分数：2.00）A.the freedom and convenience provided on trainsB.the practical aspects of travelC.the adventurous aspects of train tripsD.the safety and cleanliness of train trips(4).The train ads were pla
17、ced among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because_.（分数：2.00）A.they could focus on meaningful travel experiencesB.they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programsC.their profits could be increased by some 15 percentD.most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed
18、 to be among the audiences(5).According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in rider ship and profits because_.（分数：2.00）A.the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertisedB.it provided an exciting travel experienceC.its passengers could enjoy the great western ou
19、tdoorsD.it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and SeattleMany people think there is no need to take special care over home security. “I“m all right, I“m insured“. Maybeif you“re fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place upon your possessions. B
20、ut you can“t insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are seriously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, our precious possessions ruined. “It won“t happen to me“. Won“t it? A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds, in
21、cluding cars and property stolen, happen twice as frequently. “I“ve nothing worth stealing“. You may think not. But in fact every one has something worth a thief“s attention. And we all have things of special value to us even if they“re worth little or nothing in cash terms. “I“m only a tenant here“
22、. The thief doesn“t care whether you“re a tenant or an owner-occupier. You“re just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks and fastenings are necessary. “They“ll get in any way“. Most thieves are always looking for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged
23、 by houses they can“t get into quickly and easily. So it“s worth taking care. This booklet will help youIt“s based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but
24、 this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station.（分数：10.00）(1).Why should you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them?（分数：2.00）A.Y
25、ou tend to undervalue your possessions.B.You cannot insure against any damage to property.C.A robbery can ruin your happiness at home.D.It takes a long time to recover all your money.(2).What should a tenant do if he is worded about the security of his home?（分数：2.00）A.Fit new locks on all the doors.
26、B.Discuss the matter with the owner.C.Complain to the police.D.Increase his own insurance.(3).The advertisement says that most thieves_.（分数：2.00）A.prefer stealing from officesB.like causing a lot of damageC.will break in anywhere they want toD.are discouraged by good security arrangements(4).It seem
27、s that many people think that_.（分数：2.00）A.the police will protect them from thieves.B.their houses ought to be more secure.C.thieves will not choose to steal from them.D.thieves only steal from house-owners.(5).This advertisement for a booklet aims to influence people who_.（分数：2.00）A.have had their
28、houses broken intoB.are not properly insuredC.are afraid of what thieves might doD.have not thought much about securityAfter the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake scientists had good news to report; The damage and death toll could have been much worse. More than 60 people
29、 died in this earthquake. By comparison, an earthquake of similar intensity that shook America in 1988 claimed 25,000 victims. Injuries and deaths were relatively less in Los Angeles because the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m. on a holiday, when traffic was light on the city“s highways. In addition, cha
30、nges made to the construction codes in Los Angeles during the last 20 years have strengthened the city“s buildings and highways, making them more resistant to quakes. Despite the good news, civil engineers aren“t resting on their successes. Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints for improved
31、quake-resistant buildings. The new designs should offer even greater security to cities where earthquakes often take place. In the past, making structures quake-resistant meant firm yet flexible materials, such as steel and wood, that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off
32、 its foundation, and insert rubber and steel between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations. The most recent designs give buildings brains as well as concrete and steel supports, called smart buildings, the structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake“
33、s vibrations. When the ground shakes and the building tips forward, the computer would force the building to shift in the opposite direction. The new smart structures could be very expensive to build. However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.（分数：1
34、0.00）(1).One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that_?（分数：2.00）A.new computers had been installed in the buildings.B.it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highways.C.large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday.D.imp
35、rovements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways.(2).The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.counterbalance an earthquake“s action on the buildingB.predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyC.help strengthen the foundation of the buildingD.
36、measure the impact of an earthquake“s vibrations(3).The smart buildings discussed in the passage_.（分数：2.00）A.would cause serious financial problemsB.would be worthwhile though costlyC.would increase the complexity of architectural designD.can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes(4).It
37、can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention should be focused on_.（分数：2.00）A.the increasing use of rubber and steel in capital constructionB.the development of flexible building materialsC.the reduction of the impact of ground vibrationsD.early fore
38、casts of earthquakes(5).The author“s main purpose in writing the passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.compare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the U.S.B.encourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computers.C.outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building mat
39、erialsD.report new developments in constructing quake- resistant building（分数：10.00）(1).If you want to watch dancing, you can call_. （分数：2.00）A.4668736B.4021877C.4886888D.4686788(2).You can see the whole of Chinese history at_ in April in Anhui Museum.（分数：2.00）A.3 p.m. every dayB.9 p.m. from Monday t
40、o FridayC.7 a.m. at weekendsD.7 a.m. every day(3).You can enjoy_ at Jack Stein“s.（分数：2.00）A.American jazzB.Scottish dancingC.12,000 pieces on showD.yourself all night(4).Sun Hotel and Rose Hotel are open for_ months of the year.（分数：2.00）A.nineB.tenC.elevenD.twelve(5).You have ￥148 and you can_ in Ma
41、y.（分数：2.00）A.listen to JazzB.watch Scottish dancingC.go to Anhui MuseumD.stay in Sun Hotel for a night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 the best one and mark
42、your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：20.00）_How much sleep does a person need?【B1】the physiological bases of the need for sleep remain conjectural(猜想), rendering conclusive answers to this question impossible, much evidence has been gathered on how much sleep peo
43、ple do in fact obtain. Perhaps the most important conclusion to be【B2】from this evidence is【B3】there is great variability among individuals in total sleep time. For adults,【B4】between six and nine hours of sleep as a nightly average is not unusual, and 7.5 hours probably best expresses the norm. Suc
44、h norms, of course, forms inevitably vary with the criteria of sleep employed. The most【B5】and reliable figures on sleep time, including those cited here, come from studies in sleep laboratories, where EEO criteria are employed. 【B6】consistently has been associated with the varying amount, quality,
45、and pattern of electrophysiologically defined sleep. The newborn infant may spend an average of about 16 hours of each 24-hour period in sleep,【B7】the sleep time drops sharply; by two years of age, it may【B8】from nine to 12 hours. Decreases to approximately six hours have been observed among the eld
46、erly. 【B9】will be discussed from below, EEO sleep studies have indicated that sleep can be considered to consist of several different stages. Developmental changes in the relative proportion of sleep time【B10】in these sleep stages are as striking as age-related changes in total sleep time.（分数：20.00）
47、(1).【B1】（分数：2.00）A.AsB.DespiteC.WhileD.Whether(2).【B2】（分数：2.00）A.arrivedB.benefitedC.drawnD.deprived(3).【B3】（分数：2.00）A.howB.whatC.whetherD.that(4).【B4】（分数：2.00）A.somethingB.nothingC.anythingD.everything(5).【B5】（分数：2.00）A.briefB.preciseC.correctD.concise(6).【B6】（分数：2.00）A.AgingB.YouthC.AgeD.Teenage(7
48、).【B7】（分数：2.00）A.unlessB.howeverC.althoughD.even if(8).【B8】（分数：2.00）A.extendB.rangeC.alterD.rise(9).【B9】（分数：2.00）A.WhatB.ItC.ThatD.As(10).【B10】（分数：2.00）A.is spentB.are spentC.spentD.spending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 speakers, 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
