1、GCT 工程硕士（英语）-试卷 34 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.The former governor withdrew from political life and as _ he was soon forgotten.（分数：2.00）A.an endB.a resultC.an outcomeD.an event3.Scarcely _ such an exciting football match.（分数：2.00）A.have I ever seenB.I have ever seenC.s
3、aw ID.I saw4.With the gradual improvement of transportation and communications, farmers have now had easier _ to cities and towns.（分数：2.00）A.accessB.reachC.approachD.touch5.It was in the name of freedom _ Kennedy led his country deeper into its cruel, hopeless war in Vietnam.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.asC.whi
4、leD.that6.Corruption in the running of the city“s largest bank was _ in People“s Daily yesterday.（分数：2.00）A.detectedB.detestedC.exposedD.discovered7._, we went out for a swim in the lake.（分数：2.00）A.The day being hotB.It was hotC.It is hotD.The day was not8.The software is a popular tool in business,
5、 where it _ and simplifies such procedures as budgeting.（分数：2.00）A.puts onB.puts forwardC.takes afterD.speeds up9.Most people have come to realize that it is about time the government _ further measures to control the population.（分数：2.00）A.must takeB.is takingC.takesD.took10.Your first contact with
6、an employer will be either to apply for a known job opening or to find out if any jobs are _.（分数：2.00）A.openedB.hiredC.availableD.variable11.It has been estimated that the earth“s surface temperature has increased _ one quarter to three fourths of a degree since 1850.（分数：2.00）A.byB.atC.toD.with二、Rea
7、ding Comprehensio(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 wi
8、th a single line through the center.（分数：10.00）_When we conduct foreign trade, the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated. The successful marketer must achieve export communication which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability t
9、o speak it. Those who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exact meanings expressed. A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation, and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needs. A national p
10、roducer of soft drinks had the company“s brand name impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically (按照发音的) accurate. It was discovered later, however, that the translation“s literal meaning was “female horse fattened with wax,“ hardly the image the company sought to describe. So carelessly
11、translated advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculous. Sometimes, what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their products. Many people believe that to fully appreciate the
12、true meaning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for years. Whether or not this is the case, foreign marketers should never take it for granted that they are affectively communicating in another language.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the best topic for the passage?（分数：2
13、.00）A.Idiomatic Meanings of Languages.B.Language Problems in Foreign Trade.C.Translation Failures in Foreign Trade.D.Culture Difference between Languages.(2).To an advertiser, which one should they pay more attention to?（分数：2.00）A.Understanding of a language.B.Ability to speak a language.C.Obvious d
14、ifferences between languages.D.The different idiomatic expressions between languages.(3).What is the main idea of the second paragraph?（分数：2.00）A.Best translation should be the intent of the original statement.B.A dictionary translation may not convey the true meaning of an idiom.C.A dictionary will
15、 meet the needs.D.Both A and C(4).In terms of communication in another language, marketers should not be too _.（分数：2.00）A.proudB.modestC.self-confidentD.happy(5).The first sentence“ , the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated.“ most probably means _.（分数：2.00）
16、A.Understanding of the language of a country is extremely importantB.Understanding of the language of a country is less importantC.Not enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a countryD.Enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a countryAfter
17、 a 300 million yuan renovation project, Lidai Diwang Miao, or the Imperial Temple e f Emperors of Successive Dynasties, was reopened to the public last weekend. Originally constructed about 470 years ago, during the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, the temple was used by emperors of bot
18、h the Ming and Qing to offer sacrifices to their ancestors. It underwent two periods of renovation in the Qing Dynasty, during the reigns of emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong. From 1929 until early 2000, it was part of Beijing No. 159 Middle School. The temple“s Jingdechongsheng Hall contains stone ta
19、blets memorializing 188 Chinese emperors. The jinzhuan bricks used to pave the floor, the same as those used in the Forbidden City, are finely textured and golden-yellow in color. According to Xi Wei, an official from the Xicheng District government present at the re-opening of the temple, jinzhuan
20、bricks were made in Yuyao, Suzhou, specially for imperial use. The renovation was done strictly according to that carded out at the orders of Emperor Qianlong, and only those sections of the temple too damaged to repair have been replaced.（分数：10.00）(1).What does the verb form of the word “renovation
21、“ mean in Para. 1 ?（分数：2.00）A.Reform.B.Rearrange.C.Retreat.D.Restore.(2).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.The temple is still not reopened yet to the public.B.The jinzhuan bricks were made in Hangzhou for imperial use.C.The jinzhuan bricks used to pave the wall in the temple.D.Th
22、e temple was at first constructed 470 years ago.(3).How long has Lidai Diwang Miao been in part of a middle school in Beijing?（分数：2.00）A.470 years.B.159 years.C.71 years.D.188 years.(4).What can we infer from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The temple has a long history.B.The renovation of the temple was eas
23、y with modem technology.C.The bricks in the temple are not so valuable as those in the Forbidden city.D.The renovation was done according to the orders of Emperor Qianlong.(5).Which of the following is NOT true according to the author?（分数：2.00）A.The renovation project cost 300 million yuan.B.The tem
24、ple was once a part of Beijing No. 159 Middle School.C.Those parts of the temple too destroyed to repair are still there.D.The temple was built about 470 years ago.As people continue to grow and age, our body systems continue to change. At a certain point in your life your body systems will begin to
25、 weaken. Your joints may become stiff. It may become more difficult for you to see and hear. The slow change of aging causes our bodies to lose some of their ability to bounce back from disease and injury. In order to live longer, we have always tried to slow or stop this process that leads us towar
26、d the end of our lives. Many factors contribute to your health. A well-balanced diet plays an important role. The amount and type of exercise you get is another factor. Your living environment and the amount of stress you are under is yet another. But scientists studying senescence (衰老) want to know
27、: Why do people grow old? They hope that by examining the aging process on a cellular level medical science may be able to extend the length of life.（分数：10.00）(1).When people become aging, they will lose some of their ability to bounce back from disease and injury, “bounce back“ here means _。（分数：2.0
28、0）A.to improve in health after one“s disease and injuryB.to recover from disease and injuryC.to jump after recoveringD.to run fast(2).In order to live longer,（分数：2.00）A.we have to try to be on a dietB.we should keep in high spiritsC.we should try to do more exerciseD.we should postpone the process o
29、f aging(3).Why are some scientists interested in studying senescence?（分数：2.00）A.They want to increase the general ability of our bodies.B.They may be able to find a better way to our life.C.If they can pin down the biochemical process that makes us age, there will be hope for extending the length of
30、 life.D.They want to find out if there is a link between how efficiently a cell could repair itself and how long a creature lives.(4).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to one“s health?（分数：2.00）A.The right food you eat.B.Lots of exercise you get.C.Your living conditions
31、.D.The amount of stress you are under.(5).This passage is mainly concerned with _.（分数：2.00）A.man“s aging processB.man“s life spanC.man“s healthD.man“s medical careA B （分数：10.00）(1).The service in the First advertisement is directed to the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.contract organizationsB.real es
32、tate companiesC.individual personsD.special construction companies(2).The services provided in the first advertisement do not include _.（分数：2.00）A.demolishing housesB.cleaning up construction sitesC.transporting machinesD.headache curing(3).Golden Touch Construction is _.（分数：2.00）A.a private company
33、B.a national agencyC.an international cooperationD.charge-free organization(4).Services provided by Golden Touch Construction include _.（分数：2.00）A.kitchen decorationB.bathroom buildingC.bar demolitionD.house purchase(5).Both ads promised to provide _.（分数：2.00）A.insuranceB.low priceC.free estimatesD.
34、free designing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 your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：20.00）_But let
35、 no one think that pleasure is immoral. Pleasure in itself is a great good, all pleasure, but its consequences may be such【31】the sensible person eschews, certain varieties of【32】. Nor need pleasure be gross and sensual. They are wise in their generation【33】have discovered that intellectual pleasure
36、 is the most satisfying and the most enduring. It is well to【34】the habit of reading. There are【35】sports in which you can engage to your own satisfaction after you have passed the prime of life; there are no games except patience, chess problems and crossword puzzles that you can play without someo
37、ne to play them with you. Reading suffers【36】no such disadvantages; there is no occupation-except perhaps needle-work, but that leaves the restless spirit【37】liberty- which you can more easily【38】up at any moment, for any period, and more easily put【39】when other calls press upon you; there is no ot
38、her amusement that can be obtained in these happy days of public liberties and cheap editions at so small a【40】. To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.（分数：20.00）A.thisB.thatC.theseD.thoseA.hisB.itsC.itD.himA.whoB.whichC.thatD.whomA
39、.acquireB.learnC.modifyD.changeA.fewB.manyC.littleD.bitA.ofB.fromC.out ofD.inA.inB.fromC.atD.withA.getB.holdC.takeD.lookA.belowB.intoC.acrossD.asideA.costB.lostC.momentD.point四、Dialogue Completion(总题数：11，分数：22.00)14.Part IV Dialogue CompletionDirections: In this part, there are ten short incomplete
40、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 ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_15.Guest: Oh, I hadn“t re
41、alized how late it was. I“m afraid I“ll have to be going.Host: Oh, not yet. I“m just going to make some coffee.Guest: _, though I“d really love to stay. I“ve got to be up by six tomorrow morning, unfortunately. Thank you for a wonderful party.（分数：2.00）A.I“m sorry, but I mustB.Excuse me, but I have t
42、o goC.Pardon me, but I should goD.It“s a pity, but no way out16.Mary: What are you working on?Susan: I“m doing some embroidery.Mary: _.Susan: I don“t do very much, just for very special occasions.（分数：2.00）A.I didn“t know you did needlework.B.I think you have done a good job.C.Where did you learn to
43、do needlework?D.Why do you do needlework?17.Tom: You are playing guitar well. Can you read music?Charles: No, I don“t. I just listen to songs on the radio and then play them until they sound right.Tom: _.Charles: No, really.（分数：2.00）A.You“re lying .B.You“re cheatingC.You are boastingD.You“re kidding
44、18.Connie: Are you doing pottery? It looks like fun!Frank: _?Connie: Boy, would I? Thanks.（分数：2.00）A.Would you please give me a handB.Would you please not to bother meC.Have you ever learned how to do itD.Would you like to try it19.Michael: The Johnsons are moving next week. We are going to have a g
45、oing-away party for them Saturday.Tracy: I didn“t realize they were moving so soon. _.Michael: Yes, but we“ll have one last chance to get together. We“re planning a barbecue.（分数：2.00）A.Wish them a happy journey.B.May they have a more comfortable home.C.They are really going to be missed.D.We can“t s
46、tay together forever, can we?20.Martin: Can you cover for me on Sunday? I“m supposed to teach the high school class.Lisa: Sure. _?Martin: We“re going to the beach for the weekend.Lisa: Well, don“t worry. I“ll take good care of Sunday school.（分数：2.00）A.What“s inB.What“s the thingC.What“s upD.What“s d
47、own21.Joe: We haven“t got together for a long time. How about lunch next week?Nancy: I“m pretty tied up all next week. How about we plan on two weeks from today? _.Joe: OK. Wednesday in two weeks.（分数：2.00）A.I can reach it on that WednesdayB.I can make it on that WednesdayC.I can get it on that Wedne
48、sdayD.I can assure it on that Wednesday22.48: Jim: I have a pair of tickets for an opera Saturday night. Would you like to go?Cindy: I don“t think so. _.（分数：2.00）A.I“m not too wild about operaB.I“m not too interested about operaC.I“m not very excited about operaD.I“m not very anxious about opera23.Wang (guest): That was a delicious dinner. Mrs. Willis (hostess): _. Would you like to go to the livin
