1、GCT工程硕士（英语）-试卷 25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 a
2、nswer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_2._, 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 drugs3.Although many people view conflict as bad, conflict is sometimes useful _ it forces
3、 people to test the relative merits of their attitudes and behaviors.（分数：2.00）A.by whichB.to whichC.in thatD.so that4.The three boys were given work according to their_abilities.（分数：2.00）A.respectfulB.respectableC.respectiveD.responsible5.No one had told Smith about _ a lecture the following day.（分数
4、：2.00）A.there beingB.there beC.there would beD.there was6.Since we are exchanging_, I too have a secret to reveal, said Mary.（分数：2.00）A.transferencesB.transactionsC.confidencesD.promises7.She was complaining that the doctor was _ too much for the treatment he was giving her.（分数：2.00）A.expendingB.off
5、eringC.costingD.charging8.She got a _ job while she was waiting to go to the university.（分数：2.00）A.steadyB.attractiveC.temporaryD.permanent9.He“s only got one shirt because all the rest _ being washed.（分数：2.00）A.is to beB.isC.will beD.are10.Writing stories and articles _ what I“m fond of.（分数：2.00）A.
6、isB.wereC.areD.have been11.I can“t give you _ for the type of car you sell because there“s no demand for it in the market.（分数：2.00）A.an expenseB.a purchaseC.a chargeD.an order二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)12.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages, each
7、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）_（分数：10.00）(1).The information in the form may come from _. （分数：2.00）A.an
8、advertisement in a formal newspaperB.a college notice boardC.a leaflet from a travel agencyD.a notice in the window of an estate agent(2).The single room offered in section A would be suitable for a student _.（分数：2.00）A.fond of keeping petsB.doing intensive studyC.anxious to make new friendsD.wantin
9、g self-contained accommodation(3).A student accepting the offer in B _.（分数：2.00）A.had better have some experience of child careB.would have no free time at allC.must be a member of this large familyD.would be able to live everyday cheaply(4).For two students ad D would be more economical than ad C b
10、ecause _.（分数：2.00）A.they would share a roomB.the basic expenses are cheaperC.there are no extras except for foodD.there is free use of the garden(5).The flat offered in ad D _.（分数：2.00）A.is expensively furnishedB.is on the first floorC.can only accommodate four peopleD.is only available for a short
11、periodAd. AEmbassy Vacation ResortsCalifornia, Florida and Hawaii At the Embassy Vacation Resorts, our vacation ownership allows you to enjoy all the comforts of home in our one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas varying in floor space from 500 + to 1,500 + square feet with most resorts provid
12、ing fully-equipped kitchens. The resorts are in prime locations with serene settings-allowing you to enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Orlando“s Walt Disney World Resort to the tropical beaches of Maul. A variety of amenities are offered at all resorts-some of which include pools and
13、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 Suites Hotels in that we do not offer the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast or evening reception. We afford all the
14、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 MTILDAENJOY OXFORD“S CRUISING RESTAURANT Available for party bookings, champagne breakfast, cream teas, lunch, dinner or conferences-up to 28 passengers.
15、 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 may do the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.using the owner“s private kitchenB.cooking for themselvesC.enjoying peacefu
16、l 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 no pools in Embassy Suites Hotels.D.There are comforts o
17、f 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 Ad. B?（分数：2.00）A.A normal hotel.B.A famous resort.C.A ship restaurant.D.A luxurious train.(5).According to Ad. B evening dinner is availabl
18、e（分数：2.00）A.every SaturdayB.every SundayC.every WednesdayD.every dayAccording to a survey, which was based on the responses of over 188,000 students, today“s traditional-age college freshmen are “more materialistic and less altruistic(利他主义的)“than at any time in the 17 years of the poll. Not surprisi
19、ng in these hard times, the student“s major objective “is to be financially well off. Less important than ever is developing a meaningful philosophy of life“. It follows then that today the most popular course is not literature or history but accounting. Interest in teaching, social service and the
20、“altruistic“ fields is at a low. On the other hand, enrollment in business programs, engineering and computer science is way up. That“s no surprise either. A friend of mine (a sales representative for a chemical company) was making twice the salary of her college instructors her first year on the jo
21、beven before she completed her two-year associate degree. While it“s true that we all need a career, it is equally true that our civilization has accumulated an incredible amount of knowledge in fields far removed from our own and that we are better for our understanding of these other contributions
22、- be they scientific or artistic. It is equally true that, in studying the diverse wisdom of others, we learn how to think. More important, perhaps, education teaches us to see the connections between things, as well as to see beyond our immediate needs. Weekly we read of unions who went on strike f
23、or higher wages, only to drive their employer out of business. No company; no job. How shortsighted in the long run! But the most important argument for a broad education is that in studying the accumulated wisdom of the ages, we improve our moral sense. I saw a cartoon recently which shows a group
24、of businessmen looking puzzled as they sit around a conference table; one of them is talking on the intercom(对讲机): “Miss Baxter“, he says, “could you please send in someone who can distinguish right from wrong?“ From the long-term point of view, that“s what education really ought to be about.（分数：10.
25、00）(1).According to the author“s observation, college students _.（分数：2.00）A.have never been so materialistic as todayB.have never been so interested in the artsC.have never been so financially well off as todayD.have never attached so much importance to mutual sense(2).The students“ criteria for sel
26、ecting majors today have much to do with _.（分数：2.00）A.the influences of their instructorsB.the financial goals they seek in lifeC.their own interpretations of the coursesD.their understanding of the contributions of others(3).By saying “While it“s true thatbe they scientific or artistic“ (Lines 1-3,
27、 Para. 5), the author means that _.（分数：2.00）A.business management should be included in educational programsB.human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speedC.human intellectual development has reached new heightsD.the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked(4).Studyin
28、g the diverse wisdom of others can _.（分数：2.00）A.create varying artistic interestsB.help people see things in their right perspectiveC.help improve connections among peopleD.regulate the behavior of modern people(5).Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Busines
29、smen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded.B.Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong.C.People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life.D.Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only.After the violent earthquake that shook Los Angeles in 1994, earthquake s
30、cientists had good news to report: the damage and death toll could have been much worse. More than 60 people 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
31、the quake occurred at 4:31 a.m. on a holiday, when traffic was light on the city“s highways. In addition, changes 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, c
32、ivil engineers are not resting on their successes. Pinned to their drawing boards are blueprints for improved 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 flex
33、ible materials, such as steel and wood, that bend without breaking. Later, people tried to lift a building off 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 concr
34、ete and steel supports, called smart buildings. The structures respond like living organisms to an earthquake“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
35、 to build. However, they would save many lives and would be less likely to be damaged during earthquakes.（分数：10.00）(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 buildingsB.it occurred in the resid
36、ential areas rather than on the highwaysC.large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holidayD.improvements 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 b
37、uildingB.predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyC.help strengthen the foundation of the buildingD.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 i
38、ncrease the complexity of architectural designD.can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes(4).It 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 construction
39、B.the development of flexible building materialsC.the reduction of the impact of ground vibrationsD.early forecasts 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 t
40、o make more extensive use of computersC.outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materialsD.report new developments in constructing quake-resistant building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 b
41、lank, 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：20.00）_Industrial safety does not just happen. Companies【31】low accident rates plan their safety programs, work hard to organize them, and continu
42、e working to keep them【32】and active. When the work is well done, a【33】of accident-free operations is established【34】time lost due to injuries is kept at a minimum. Successful safety programs may【35】greatly in the emphasis placed on certain aspects of the program. Some place great emphasis on mechan
43、ical guarding. Others stress safe work practices by【36】rules or regulations.【37】others depend on an emotional appeal to the worker. But, there are certain basic ideas that must be used in every program if maximum results are to be obtained. There can be no question about the value of a safety progra
44、m. From a financial stand-point alone, safety【38】. The fewer the injury【39】, the better the workman“s insurance rate. This may mean the difference between operating at【40】or at a loss.（分数：20.00）A.atB.inC.onD.withA.aliveB.vividC.mobileD.diverseA.regulationB.climateC.circumstanceD.requirementA.whereB.
45、howC.whatD.unlessA.alterB.differC.shiftD.distinguishA.constitutingB.aggravatingC.observingD.justifyingA.SomeB.ManyC.EvenD.StillA.comes offB.turns upC.pays offD.holds upA.claimsB.reportsC.declarationsD.proclamationsA.an advantageB.a benefitC.an interestD.a profit四、Dialogue Completion(总题数：11，分数：22.00)
46、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 dialogue. Mark your answer on the
47、 ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_15.Bus driver: Move to the rear of the bus, please. There are plenty of seats. Passenger: _? Bus driver: Forty cents. Drop it in the box.（分数：2.00）A.What is the price, pleaseB.What shall be the fee, pleaseC.How much does it cost, pleaseD.H
48、ow much is the fare, please16.School secretary: Good morning. Can I help you? Student: Yes, I“d like to enroll for the course. School secretary:_（分数：2.00）A.Thank you very much.B.Nice to see you here.C.Certainly. What“s your name please?D.Sorry. Can I see your passport please?17.Speaker A: Well, I“m really glad I talked to Doug about the problem I was having with my girlfriend. He gave me some excelle
