1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-146 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart One Vocabu(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.These two areas are similar _they both have a high rainfall during this season. A. to that B. besides that C. in that D. except that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.2.The tomato juice left brown_on the front of my jacket. A. spot B. poi
2、nt C. track D. trace（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.3.The committee is totally opposed_any changes being made in the plans. A. of B. on C. to D. against（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.4.When he realized the police had spotted him, the man_the exit as quickly aspossible. A. made off B. made for C. made out D. made up（分数：2.00）A.B.
3、C.D.5.I was advised to arrange for insurance_I needed medical treatment. A. nevertheless B. although C. in case D. so that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.6.I didn t_to take a taxi but I had to as I was late. A. assume B. suppose C. mean D. hope（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.7.The hours_ the children spend in their one-way relat
4、ionship with television peopleundoubtedly affect their relationships with real-life people. A. in which B. on which C. when D. that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.8.Id rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than_a room with someoneelse. A. share B. to share C. sharing D. to have shared（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.
5、9.So many directors_, the board meeting had to be put off. A. were absent B. been absent C. bad been absent D. being absent（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.10.On New Years Eve, New York City holds an outdoor_which attracts a crowd of amillion or more people. A. incident B. event C. case D. affair（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.二、
6、BPart Two Readin(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、B11-15/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)On an average of six times a day, a doctor in Holland practices “ active“ euthanasia:intentionally administering a lethal (致死的) drug to a terminally ill patient who has asked to berelieved of suffering. Twenty times a day, life-prolonging trea
7、tment is withheld or withdrawn whenthere is no hope that it can effect an ultimate cure. “Active“ euthanasia remains a crime on theDutch statute books, punishable by 12 years in prison. But a series of court cases over the past 15years has macle it clear that a competent physician who carries it out
8、 will not be prosecuted.Euthanasia, often called “mercy killing“, is a crime everywhere in Western Europe. Butmore and more doctors and nurses readily admit to practicing it, most often in the “passive“form of withholding or withdrawing treatment. The long simmering euthanasia issue has latelyboiled
9、 over into a sometimes fierce public debate, with both sides claiming the mantle of ultimaterighteousness. Those opposed to the practice see themselves upholding sacred principles of respectfor life, while those in favor raise the banner of humane treatment. After years on the defensive,the advocate
10、s now seem to be gaining ground. Recent polls in Britain show that 72 percent ofBritish subjects favor euthanasia in some circumstances. An astonishing 76 percent of respondentsto a poll taken last year in France said they would like the law changed to decriminalize mercykillings.Euthanasia has been
11、 a topic of controversy in Europe since at least 1936, when a bill wasintroduced in the House of Lords that would have legalized mercy killing under very tightlysupervised conditions. That bill failed, as have three others introduced in the House of Lords sincethen.Reasons for the latest surge of in
12、terest in euthanasia are not hard to find. Europeans, likeAmericans, are now living longer. Therefore, lingering chronic diseases have replaced criticalillnesses as the primary cause of death. And the euthanasists argue that every human being shouldhave the right to “die with dignity“, by which they
13、 usually mean the right to escape the horrors ofa painful or degrading hospitalization (住院治疗) .Most experts believe that euthanasia will continue to be practiced no matter what the law says.（分数：10.00）(1).From the passage we can see that in Holland_ A. a doctor who practices euthanasia will not be pu
14、nished B. euthanasia is regarded as illegal C. euthanasia is very popular D. active euthanasia is still illegal, but people often tolerate an experienced doctor whocarries it out（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the comment of the author on the problem of euthanasia? A. Euthanasia is not regarded as a cr
15、ime in France. B. More and more medical workers like to practice euthanasia, no matter what form it takes. C. The problem of euthanasia is now being debated heatedly and openly. D. There is not much difference between “active“ and “passive“ euthanasia.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following stat
16、ements can not be found in the passage? A. Those opposed euthanasia say that they believe the right to live is sacred. B. Those in favor of euthanasia maintain that they are for humane treatment. C. Recently the advocates of euthanasia have got more support from the public. D. More and more people l
17、ike to have the law changed.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What do you think is the standpoint of the author on this problem? A. He is a fence-sitter. B. He is afraid that the situation may get out of control. C. He is strongly against euthanasia. D. He supports euthanasia whole-heartedly.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5)
18、.Which of the following is the most reasonable cause of euthanasia? A. People dont like to live too long. B. People don t like to suffer from lasting chronic diseases. C. People don t like to be hospitalized. D. People don t like to become a burden of others.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、B16-20/B(总题数：1，分数：10.0
19、0)The world s population continues to grow. There now are about 4 billion of us on the earth.That could reach 6 billion by the end of the century and 11 billion in another 75 years. Experts longhave been concerned about such growth. Where will we find the food, water, jobs, houses,schools and health
20、 care for all these people?A major new study shows that the situation may he changing. A large and rapid drop in theworlds birth rate has taken place during the past 10 years. Families generally are smaller now thanthey were a few years ago. It is happening in both developing and industrial nations.
21、Researchers said they found a number of reasons for this. More men and women are waitinglonger to get married and are using birth control devices and methods to prevent or delaypregnancy. More women are going to school or working at jobs away from their homes instead ofhaving children. And more gove
22、rnments, especially in developing nations, now support familyplanning programs to reduce population growth. China is one of the nations that has made greatprogress in reducing its population growth.China has already cut its rate of population growth by about one half since 1970. China nowurges each
23、family to have no more than one child. And it hopes to reach zero population growth,the number of births equaling the number of deaths, by the year 2000.Several nations in Europe already have fewer births than deaths. Experts said that thesenations could face a serious shortage of workers in the fut
24、ure. And the persons who are workingcould face much higher taxes to help support the growing number of retired people.（分数：10.00）(1).In the sentence “Experts long have been concerned about such growth“ of Paragraph 1,the phrase “concerned about“ is similar in meaning to_ A. worried about B. related t
25、o C. engaged in D. made a study of（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).“Family planning programs“ means_ A. birth control policy in a country B. economic policy in a family C. TV programs designed for a family D. economic policy in a country（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The world s birth rate has dropped because_ A. people
26、marry at a much later time B. more birth control devices and methods have been used C. women would rather go to study or work than have children D. all the above reasons are true（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).By the year 2000, the number of births and the number of deaths in China will_ A. be greatly differen
27、t B. be equal to each other C. drop a great deal D. become much larger（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Some time in the future, the people who are working in Europe would have to pay muchhigher taxes because_ A. more and more children will be born B. fewer and fewer children will be born C. they will be making
28、a lot of Inoney D. the number of retired people will become ever larger（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、B21-25/B(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Thirty-one million Americans are over 60 years of age, and twenty-nine million of them arehealthy, busy, productive citizens. By the year 2030, one in every five people in the UnitedStat
29、es will be over 60. Elderly people are members of the fastest-growing minority in this country.Many call this the “graying of America“In 1973, a group called the “Gray Panthers“ was organized. This group is made up of youngand old citizens. They are trying to deal with the special problems of growin
30、g old in America. TheGray Panthers know that many elderly people have health problems; some cannot walk well,others cannot see or hear well. Some have financial problems; prices are going up so fast that theelderly cant afford the food, clothing, and housing they need. Some old people are afraid and
31、have safety problems. Others have emotional problems. Many elderly are lonely because of thedeath of a husband or a wife. The Gray Panthers know another fact, too. Elderly people want to beas independent as possible. So, the Gray Panthers are looking for ways to solve the specialproblems of the elde
32、rly.The president of the Gray Panthers is Maggie Kuhn, an active woman in her late 70s. Shetravels across the United States, educating both young and old about the concerns of elders. One ofthe problems she talks about is where and how elders live. She says that Americans do notencourage elders to l
33、ive with younger people. As far as Maggie Kuhn is concerned, only elderswho need constant medical care should be in nursing homes.Maggie Kuhn knows that elders need education, too. She spends lots of time talking to groupsof older Americans. She encourages them to continue to live in their own house
34、s if it is possible.She also tells them that it is important to live with younger people and to have children aroundthem. This helps elders to stay young at heart.（分数：10.00）(1).What health problems do many elderly have? A. They feel lonely. B. They are suffering from cancer. C. They cannot walk or s
35、ee or hear well. D. They have got heart problems.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Nursing homes_ A. are good for elders who need constant medical care B. help keep elders young C. are set up tor training nurses D. are places where small children are taken care of（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Maggie Kuhn travels across t
36、he United States in order to_elders. A. collect money for B. show concerns for C. find houses for D. educate people to help（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).One of the problems Maggie Kuhntalks about is_ A. why elders should be taken care of B. where and how elders live C. who needs medical care D. how to improv
37、e education in the USA（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Maggie Kuhn encourages eiders to_ A. live in nursing homes B. travel more C. live with younger people D. do some house work（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.六、B26-30/B(总题数：2，分数：20.00)Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.“I m all right,
38、I m insured.“Maybe-if youre fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you placeupon your possessions. But you cant insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel ifour homes are seriously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, ourprecious possessions
39、ruined.“It wont happen to me.“Wont it? A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds,including 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 thiefs attention. And we allhav
40、e things of special value to us even if they re worth little or nothing in cash terms.“I m only a tenant here.“The thief doesn t care whether you re a tenant or an owner-occupier. You re just as likely tobe robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks and fastenings arene
41、cessary.“They ll get in any way.“Most thieves are always looking for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they can tget into quickly and easily. So it s worth taking care.This booklet will help you.Its based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of thesu
42、ggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve someexpense, but this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. Ifyou are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station.（分数：10.00）(1).
43、Why should you still worry ahout protecting your possessions when you have insured them? A. You tend to undervalue your possessions. B. You cannot insure against any damage to property. C. A robbery can destroy your happiness at home. D. It takes a long time to recover all your money.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.
44、D.(2).What should a tenant do if he is worried about the security of his home? A. Fit new locks on all the doors. B. Discuss the matter with the owner. C. Complain to the police. D. Increase his own insurance.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The advertisement says that most thieves_ A. prefer stealing from offi
45、ces B. like causing a lot of damage C. will break in anywhere they want to D. are discouraged by good security arrangements（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).It seems that many people think that_. A. the police will protect them from thieves B. their houses ought to be more secure C. thieves will not choose to st
46、eal from them D. thieves only steal from house-owners（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).This advertisement for a booklet aims to influence people who_ A. have had their houses broken into B. are not properly insured C. are afraid of what thieves might do D. have not thought much about security（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Man
47、y people think there is no need to take special care over home security.“I m all right, I m insured.“Maybe-if youre fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you placeupon your possessions. But you cant insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel ifour homes are ser
48、iously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, ourprecious possessions ruined.“It wont happen to me.“Wont it? A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds,including 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 thiefs attention. And we allhave things of special value to us even if they re worth little or nothing in cas
