1、GCT 工程硕士（英语）-试卷 45 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.Radios today seldom need_or the attention of a technician.（分数：2.00）A.to repairB.repairedC.repairingD.to have repaired3.The manager was told when he was_, that his was a pressure job.（分数：2.00）A.appointedB.pointedC.assignedD
3、.disappointed4.I suggested he should_himself to his new condition.（分数：2.00）A.adaptB.adoptC.regulateD.suit5.This great project at the Three Gorges of the Yangtze is expected to_twenty years to complete.（分数：2.00）A.spendB.consumeC.needD.take6.I can“t give you_for the type of car you bell because there“
4、s no demand for it in the market.（分数：2.00）A.an expenseB.a purchaseC.a chargeD.an order7.On New Year“s Eve, New York City holds an outdoor_whieh attracts a crowd of a million or more people.（分数：2.00）A.incidentB.eventC.caseD.affair8.A recent survey suggested that if money were not an issue, most mothe
5、rs_not to work at all.（分数：2.00）A.should preferB.preferC.would preferD.preferred9.The suspect_that he had assaulted a woman.（分数：2.00）A.refusedB.rejectedC.henceD.deny10.Protessor Wu traveled and lectured throughout the country to_education and professional skills so that women could enter the public w
6、orld.（分数：2.00）A.prosecuteB.acquireC.advocateD.proclaim11.Since we are exchanging_, I too have a secret to reveal, said Mary.（分数：2.00）A.transferencesB.transactionsC.confidencesD.promises二、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)12.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passa
7、ges, 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 through the center.（分数：10.00）_Imagine a world in which children would be the rulers and could
8、 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 child“s wildest thoughts would become reality, limited only by the extent of his or her imagination. While such a world might sound both fantastic and frighten
9、ing, at least from a logical, adult perspective, it does exist. What“s 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 traditional sense, b
10、ut 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 be in total
11、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 children“s wildest thoughts.（分数：2.00）A.the limits of their imaginationB.the structure and form of the environmentC.the reality of lifeD
12、.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 LOGO“s worldC.with all computer languages and programsD.in the adult
13、 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 Unreal Worl
14、d of the Child and LOGOD.Children Learn Reasoning Using LOGOThe 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 by Premier Wen Jiabao,
15、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 increased. The meeting als
16、o deliberated on the draft amendments for laws governing the People“s 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 meeting that the laws
17、 governing the People“s 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.develop after local e
18、conomic 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, _.（分数：2.00）A.more equi
19、pment 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 People“s Bank and commercial banks do not function properlyB.the People“s Bank
20、 of China has an upper hand over the commercial banksC.the two banks operate in a low efficiencyD.the People“s 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.Discussing the buildin
21、g of rapid-transit rails.B.Discussing the draft amendments concerning some banks.C.Discussing the draft regulations about food reserves.D.Discussing whether the People“s Bank of China and commercial banks should be integrated.This country, as Lincoln said, belongs to the people. So do the natural re
22、sources 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 little to conserve our natural W
23、ealth 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 and prevent the waste of human w
24、elfare 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 efficiency of the nation.（分数：10.00）(1
25、).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 governmentB.the monopoliesC.the busine
26、ssmenD.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：2.00）A.Their greed for profit m
27、akes 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 power.IN THE GROUNDS OF A REGE
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29、gest privately owned country estates in the West County. Guests have full use of the owner“s private club. Widworthy Court Sports and Leisure Club“s facilities include tennis court, squash court, heated outdoor swimming pool, pool side restaurant, indoor leisure spa complex comprising swimming pool,
30、 Jacuzzi, sun, steam room, solarium and bars. Children and pets welcome ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE Please write or telephone for our full color brochure. The Manager, The Estate Office, Bridwell Park Estate Uffculme, Devon EX15 3BU Telephone (0883) 88814441（分数：10.00）(1).It is an advertisement for _.（分数：2.
31、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.Guests can have full use of all the clubs
32、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 is NOT true according to the advertiseme
33、nt?（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、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
34、, 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）_Certainly, the most popular method of traveling used by Americans is the privately-owned automobile. The vast majority of Americans have a car,
35、 and many families have two.【B1】during your visit to the United States, you may decide to rent a car to travel outside the city or to travel to other parts of the country. Car rental companies are【B2】in the telephone book and are located in most cities and towns.【B3】, there are usually rental cars a
36、t airports and train and bus stations. As is true everywhere in the world, you can rent a car【B4】the day, week, or month. Some companies【B5】have special weekend rates that you may find especially interesting if you have only a limited【B6】of time to travel around the area you are visiting. Since each
37、 company has its own rules and rates, it is a good idea to【B7】prices among companies to get the best rates to suit your purposes. For example, most car rental costs【B8】how long you plan to keep the car and how far you travel. However, some companies may include gasoline in their rates, but【B9】do not
38、. Some companies require that you【B10】the car to its starting point; others will permit you to leave the car in another city.（分数：20.00）(1).【B1】（分数：2.00）A.Some timeB.SometimesC.SometimeD.Some times(2).【B2】（分数：2.00）A.writtenB.recordedC.copiedD.listed(3).【B3】（分数：2.00）A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.In additionD.
39、Consequently(4).【B4】（分数：2.00）A.atB.inC.ofD.lay(5).【B5】（分数：2.00）A.stillB.evenC.andD.too(6).【B6】（分数：2.00）A.amountB.numberC.quantityD.quality(7).【B7】（分数：2.00）A.connectB.compareC.contrastD.combine(8).【B8】（分数：2.00）A.insist onB.work onC.count onD.depend on(9).【B9】（分数：2.00）A.the otherB.otherC.othersD.one a
40、nother(10).【B10】（分数：2.00）A.returnB.returnedC.must returnD.will return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 m
41、ost 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.Bob: Can I help with your luggage? Mary: _.（分数：2.00）A.No, thanks. I can manage itB.No, many thanks. I can doC.No, not necessary.
42、 Thank you anywayD.No, you needn“t. Thank you anyway16.Speaker A: Are you feeling better now? Speaker B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Well, not too better yet, thank youB.Well, not too good yet. Better than I was thoughC.Well, it doesn“t matter, I“m all right nowD.Well, never mind, I“m much better now17.Speaker A:
43、Did you have a good crossing? Speaker B: _. It was really rough and I“m not a good sailor.（分数：2.00）A.No, I“m afraid notB.Yes, very pleasant crossingC.No, I hadn“tD.Yes, it did18.Clerk: Lost property department. Can I help you? Caller: _ I left it on the “Margate Mermaid“ when we crossed from Olsten
44、yesterday morning.（分数：2.00）A.I want you help me find my lost camera.B.I wonder if you have a camera of mine.C.Do you think if you have a camera of mine?D.I doubt if you could help me find my lost camera.19.Guest: Have you a single room for tonight and tomorrow night with a telephone and shower? Cler
45、k: We haven“t any rooms with a shower free just now, but there“s a bathroom available on each floor. Guest: _.（分数：2.00）A.Oh, sorry. Forget itB.How regretful! I give it upC.All right. It doesD.All right. That“ll do20.Chester: Hello, I“m Brian Chester. Let me get you some more to drink. Jackson: Not a
46、t the moment, thank you.（分数：2.00）A.How do you do?B.How are you?C.I“m Andrew Jackson.D.I“m glad to meet you.21.Speaker A(Treading on B“s foot.): _. I hope I haven“t hurt you. Speaker B: It“s all right.（分数：2.00）A.Oh, I“m sorryB.Oh, I“m regretfulC.Oh, excuse meD.Oh, forgive me22.Susan: I“m going to the
47、 cinema this evening. Gordon: _? Susan: It“s a Western: “Cowboy Comes Home“.（分数：2.00）A.What“s inB.What is actedC.What“s onD.What is performed23.Customer: _ if you“d serve me as quickly as possible, as I“ve got an appointment at two fifteen. Waiter: I“ll do my best, Madam.（分数：2.00）A.It would be very
48、kind of youB.It would be very helpfulC.I“d be most delightfulD.I“d be most grateful24.Guest:Clerk: Certainly. Do you have a reservation? Guest: Yes. The name is Morales. Mr. and Mrs. Morales. Clerk: Here we are. For five nights. Could you fill in the registration card, please? And I“ll need your credit card.（分数：2.00）A.I“d like rest here, pleaseB.I“d like to rent a room, pleaseC.I“
