1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-143 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart One Vocabu(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at_chemist s. A. each B. some C. certain D. any（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.2.You cannot be_careful when you drive a car. A. very B. so C. too D. enough（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.3.Housewives
2、 who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full_ A. capacity B. strength C. length D. possibility（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.4.You don t have to be in such a hurry. I would rather you9_on business first. A. would go B. will go C. went D. have gone（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.5.When I try to unders
3、tand_that prevents so many Americans from being as happy asone might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes. A. why it does B. what it does C. what it is D. why it is（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.6.I d rather you_make any comment on the issue for the time being. A. dont B. wouldnt C. didnt D. shouldnt（
4、分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.7.All things_, the planned trip will have to be called off. A. considered B. be considered C. considering D. having eonsidered（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.8._it left to me to decide, I would never hesitate to choose the former. A. If B. Were C. Had D. Should（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.9.Criticism and self-
5、criticism is necessary_it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. A. by that B. at that C. on that D. in that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.10.However, at times this balance in nature is_, resulting in a number of possiblyunforeseen effects. A. troubled B. disturbed C. confused D. puzzled（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.二、B D
6、irections: In(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、B11-15/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)When we conduct foreign trade, the importance of understanding the language of a countrycannot be underestimated. The successful marketer must achieve export requires a thoroughunderstanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. Tho
7、se who deal with advertisingshould be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exactmeanings expressed.A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation, and seldom will thedictionary translation meet the needs. A national producer of soft dri
8、nks had the company s brandname impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically (按照发音地)accurate. It wasdiscovered later, however, thai the translations literal meaning was “female horse fattened withwax“, hardly the image the company sought to describe. So carelessly translated advertisingst
9、atements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different includingsomething offensive or ridiculous. Sometimes, what was translated was not an image the companieshad in mind for their products. Many people believe that to fully appreciate the true meaning of alanguage i
10、t is necessary to live with the language for years. Whether or not this is the case, foreignmarketers should never take it for granted thai they are affectively communicating in anotherlanguage.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the best topic for the passage? A. Idiomatic Meanings of Languages
11、. B. Language Problems in Foreign Trade. C. Translation Failures in Foreign Trade. D. Culture Difference between Languages.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).To an advertiser, which one should they pay more attention to? A. Understanding of a language. B. Ability to speak a language. C. Obvious differences betwee
12、n languages. D. The different idiomatic expressions between languages.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the main idea of the second paragraph? 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
13、meet the needs. D. Both A and C.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In terms of communication in another language, marketers should not be too_ A. proud B. modest C. self-confident D. happy（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The first sentence “.the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot beunderestimated“ m
14、ost probably means_ A. Understanding of the language of a country is extremely important B. Understanding of the language of a country is less important C. Not enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a country D. Enough importance is attached to the understanding of the
15、 language of a country（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、B16-20/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communicationstechnologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in globalpublic relations or PR.Surprisingly, since modern PR was
16、largely an American invention, the U.S. leadership inpublic relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example,the worlds top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. TheBritish in particular are becoming more sophisticated an
17、d creative. A recent survey found that morethan half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate (公司的) planningactivities, compared to about one-third of U.S companies. It may not be long before Londonreplaces New York as the capital of PR.Why is America lagging behind in the glob
18、al PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend tobe fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, forexample, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their Europeanand Asian counterparts (相对对应的人) in knowing a second languag
19、e. Less than 5 percent ofBurson-Marshalls U.S employees know two languages. Ogilvy and Mather has about the samepercentage. Conversely, some European firms have half or more of their employees fluent in asecond language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on internationa
20、laffairs. In the financial PR area, for instance, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal.Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and TheEconomist, publications not often read in this country.Perhaps the PR industry might take a lesson from Ted Turn
21、er of CNN (Cable NewsNetwork) . Turner recently announced that the word “foreign“ would no longer be used on CNNnews broadcasts. According to Turner, global communications have made the nations of the worldso interdependent that there is no longer any such thing as foreign.（分数：10.00）(1).According to
22、 the passage, U.S leadership in public relations is being threatenedbecause_ A. an unparalleled increase in the number of public relations companies B. shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies C. the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the U.S. D. increased e
23、fforts of other countries in public relations（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because_ A. British companies are more ambitious than U.S companies B. British companies place more importance on PR than U.S companies C. British companies are heavily involved i
24、n planning activities D. four of the world s top public relations agencies are British-owned（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The word “provincial“ (Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means“_“ A. limited in outlook B. like people from the provinces C. rigid in thinking D. interested in world financial affairs（分数：2.0
25、0）A.B.C.D.(4).We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry._ A. speak at least one foreign language fluently B. are ignorant about world geography C. are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts D. enjoy reading a great variety of English business publicati
26、ons（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN? A. American PR companies should be more internationally-minded. B. The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies. C. People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages. D.
27、 People involved in PR should avoid using the word “foreign“（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、B21-25/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however,we all to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask : what is a hero?Despite immense dif
28、ferences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a numberof characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell andcommunity who will listen. But a few heroes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principl
29、es larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers,heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine, hero experience lifewith new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure tes
30、t for would-be heroes is what or whom dothey serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serveonly their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jacksonare famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abunda
31、nt?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. Theyhave the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi,India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.,we might still have se
32、gregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible forlargescale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of changewould be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.（分数：10.00）(1).Although heroes may come from different cultures, th
33、ey_ A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B. probably sham some weaknesses of ordinary people C. are often influenced by previous generations D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transform
34、ers in that_ A. they have a vision from the mountaintop B. they have warm feelings and emotions C. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D. they can make people feel stronger and mine confident（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because_ A. th
35、ey are popular only among certain groups of people B. their performances do not improve their fans morally C. their primary concern is their own financial interests D. they are not clear about the principles they should follow（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of
36、 outstanding leaders who_ A. are good at demonstrating their charming characters B. can move the masses with their forceful speeches C. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D. can provide an answer to the problems of their people（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The author concludes that historica
37、l changes would_ A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B. not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C. take place if there were heroes to lead the people D. produce leaders with attractive personalities（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.六、B26-30/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)I have an inf
38、atuation (迷恋) with autumn. The colors of the season, and the smells, havealways thrilled me. I have always found joy in this time of year. The last few autumns of my life,however, I recollect in shades of gray rather than cheerful oranges and yellows.When I became a single mother, every aspect of li
39、fe took on new meaning. Since I was usedto carrying out most of the parental duties without much help during my marriage, I truly did notforesee how different parenting would become after the marriage was over. But suddenly I realized Iwas a statistic. The daily routine was not changed so much; it w
40、as the angle at which I had begunto look at life.I believed my ex-husbands lawyer was tracking every grade the children made, and I wasunder a microscope in this new town where the children and I moved our “broken home.“ Ifeared having to eventually establish my family with each new teacher and each
41、 new term as asingle-parent family. I just wanted to be us again, without the stigma (特征) of the label thatput on us.During those few gray years, I would reassure myself that soon things would be better, andthat I would someday be able to feel whole again. There is no mathematical equation of adults
42、proportioned to children to equal a stable, loving family. Every family has its strengths. In fact,studies show that in families who read together, eat together and communicate openly, childrenare likely to succeed academically, as well as socially and emotionally. I am sure these habits arejust as
43、effective when practiced in single-parent families. I realize now that I am not a statistic. Weare an active, vital family in this charming community, where we are not marked by any stigma ofany statistics of any focus groups.We are given opportunity, all of us. We are surrounded by beauty and immer
44、sed inpossibility. There is joy to be found here, in what we see around us and in creating our ownrendition of how we want to be seen. There is strength and grace in our own willingness to breakfree from conformity without falling behind the barriers of self-imposed limitations or preconceivednotion
45、s of where we should fit in this world according to research.（分数：10.00）(1).What does the last sentence of paragraph one imply? A. The author moved to a new place. B. The climate changed greatly in the last few years. C. In the last few years, the author s mood changed. D. There were some natural dis
46、asters.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).After the divorce,_ A. there wash t any change, since she used to play a main part in taking care of the children B. she became interested in statistics C. everything in her life was changed D. it was the way by which she looked at life that changed（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Ac
47、cording to the passage, _brought the unpleasant change in her life. A. a kind of discrimination against single-parent families B. her ex-husband C. social scientists D. the feeling about autumn（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the few gray years, the author_ A. felt helpless and sad B. had the help from her f
48、riends C. never lost hope, and believed that everything would change someday D. became very nervous and silent（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What is the authors main point? A. Every family has its happiness and unhappiness. B. Her family has suffered a lot. C. Her ex-husband is not a good man. D. Every family has its strength and can create its happiness.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.七、Part Three Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)B Directions:For each blank in the following passage, choose the best answer from
