1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-204 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Mr. Wright was the _ president of Ace Construction Company.（分数：2.00）A.previousB.beforeC.latterD.former2.Even a child would not be _ by such an obvious lie.（分数：2.00）A.cut offB.made upC.pulled downD.taken in3.Dont put of
2、f till tomorrow _ you can do today.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whatC.whenD.whether4.The _ care of the body requires an understanding of its needs, allowing for variations resulting from climate, age or occupation.（分数：2.00）A.properB.tenderC.warmD.mild5.It is the business of the police to prevent and detect crim
3、e and of the law courts to punish _.（分数：2.00）A.crimeB.sinC.offenceD.fault6._ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.（分数：2.00）A.Had it not beenB.Werent itC.It were notD.Had not it been7.Could you _ reasons and examples for your answer7（分数：2.00）A.qualifyB.quantifyC.specifyD.s
4、atisfy8.With regarding to this model of color TV sets, the home-made ones are by no means _ those made in Japan.（分数：2.00）A.less inferior toB.less inferior thanC.inferior thanD.inferior to9._ from the hilltop, the lake scenery is beyond description.（分数：2.00）A.To seeB.SeeingC.Having seenD.Seen10.This
5、book _ me twenty dollars.（分数：2.00）A.is costB.was costC.costD.have been cost二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Questions 11-15 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Watercolor is the oldest painting medium known. It dates back to the early cave dwellers who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of
6、 animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colors found in the earth with water.Fresco, one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with watercolor. It is created by mixing pigments and water and applying these to wet plaster. Of the thousands of people who stand under
7、Michlangelos heroic ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, very few are aware that they are looking at perhaps the greatest watercolor painting in the world.The invention of oil painting by the Flemish masters in the fifteenth century led to a decline in fresco painting, and for the next several centuries w
8、atercolor was used mainly as a medium for doing preliminary sketches or as a tool for study. It was not until the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that English painters reinstated watercolor as a serious art form. The English have a notorious love for the outdoors and also a great fondness for sm
9、all, intimate pictures. The subdued tones of watercolor had a remarkably strong appeal for them.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the main theme of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The decline of fresco painting.B.The predominance of oils over watercolor.C.The rediscovery of watercolor in England.D.The origins and develo
10、pment of watercolor.(2).Who were the first watercolor artists?（分数：2.00）A.Early cave dwellers.B.Italian fresco artists.C.Flemish masters.D.Eighteenth-century English artists.(3).According to the passage, where did the first colors for painting come from?（分数：2.00）A.Animal skins.B.The ground.C.Trees an
11、d leaves.D.Caves.(4).In fresco painting to what is the paint applied?（分数：2.00）A.Canvas.B.Paper.C.Plaster.D.Rock.(5).Which of the following can be inferred about what sixteenth and seventeenth-century artists thought of watercolor painting in comparison to oil painting?（分数：2.00）A.Watercolor was more
12、costly but was better.B.Oil painting was less permanent but more vivid.C.Watercolor was not appropriate for finished works.D.Oil painting tended to be difficult to us四、Questions 16-20 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)The Xinhua bookstore chain, Chinas largest official publishing enterprise, has become a surprisi
13、ng flash point for interest among foreign venture capital investors.“We are actively promoting the process of shareholding reform. Every day, we receive lots of offers from domestic and foreign investors interested in getting involved and may pick one or two to do so in the next two to three months,
14、“ Zhang Yashan, the leading cadre of the head stores office said.According to a company insider who requested anonymity, several securities firms are overseeing Xinhua bookstores reform and the company could list on the domestic stock market once reforms are repotted to the government in May and the
15、n completed.The source would not reveal the specific names of the firms involved or details of the reform.“We will stipulate that we must remain the majority shareholder, but we will welcome all kinds of investment, including foreign capital, to establish a shareholding enterprise. We hope the No. 2
16、 shareholder will be a foreign enterprise,“ the source said.In keeping with its World Trade Organization entry promises, China must allow foreign investment in domestic publication retailers by the end of this year.（分数：10.00）(1).Which is NOT the right word used to describe Xinhua bookstore?（分数：2.00）
17、A.Largest.B.Official.C.Private.D.Prosperous.(2).What does the word “domestic“ mean in Par（分数：2.00）A.2?A. Energetic.B. Excited.C. Alien.D. Nativ(3).What can we infer from Zhang Yashans Statement in Par（分数：2.00）A.2?A. We often receive many offers from investors.B. We will soon accept one or two offers
18、 in the next sixty days.C. Security firms are more interested in Xinhua bookstore than other firms.D. Foreign investment is welcomed by Chinese government.(4).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）A.The largest bookstore is going to accept foreign investment.B.Xinhua bookstore is going to have a
19、 shareholding reform.C.Xinhua bookstore must take actions according to the situation.D.Xinhua bookstore has to keep its promise with WTO.(5).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Xinhua bookstores reform will be revealed in details.B.The reforms have been repo
20、rted to the government.C.Xinhua bookstore will soon accept foreign investment.D.The source said we didnt have to remain the majority shareholder.五、Questions 21-25 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)The growth of population during the past few centuries is no proof that population will continue to grow straight upw
21、ard toward infinity and doom. On the contrary, demographic history offers evidence that population growth has not been at all constant. According to paleo-ecologist Edward Deevey, the past million years show three momentous changes. The first, a rapid increase in population around one million B. C.
22、, followed the innovations of tool-making and tool-using. But when the new power from the use of tools had been exploited, the rate of world population growth fell and became almost stable.The next rapid jump in population started perhaps 10,000 years ago, when men began to keep herds, plow and plan
23、t the earth. Once again when initial productivity gains had been absorbed, the rate of population growth abated.These two episodes suggest that the third great change, the present rapid growth, which began in the West between 250 and 350 years ago, may also slow down when, or if technology begins to
24、 yield fewer innovations. Of course, the current knowledge revolution may continue without foreseeable end. Either way contrary to popular belief in constant geometric growth- population can be expected in the long run to adjust to productivity.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT TRUE accord
25、ing to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Human population expands at a straight upward trend.B.Population growth has shown ups and downs in demographic history.C.Population growth can not be regarded as a social failure.D.Increase in population is related to productivity.(2).How many significant demographic ch
26、anges ever occurred in the past one million years?（分数：2.00）A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Non(3).What is found to have close relationship with rapid increase in population?（分数：2.00）A.War between 2 countries.B.Ways discovered to increase productivity.C.Migration from a continent to another continent.D.A new r
27、eligion beginning to be accepted by peopl(4).What can be concluded when the current tide of knowledge revolution ebbs?（分数：2.00）A.Productivity will rise.B.Productivity will receive no impact.C.Population growth will slow down.D.Population growth will become accelerate(5).What is the concept most peop
28、le have on population growth?（分数：2.00）A.The population is always in constant geometric growth.B.Rapid growth is followed by a decline.C.Decelerated growth is followed by a decline.D.No growth at all.六、Questions 26-30 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Bookkeeper WantedJob type TempFull time/Part time Full-TimeDipl
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30、nthly and yearly journal entries. Process payroll, and some light administrative work.Qualifications:Three years experienceExcellent communication skillsSolid organizational skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Microsoft ExcelQuickbooksAdecco is a global leader in employment and HR ser
31、vice, connecting people to jobs and jobs to people through its network of more than 6,000 offices in 71 countries/territories around the world. Our temporary and full-time assignments offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.Adecco is an equal oppommity employer.Salary/Pay rate Please contact us
32、 for more information.Contact InformationAdecco San Mateo Branch1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.Foster City, CA 94404Phone: 650-350-1308E-mail: sanmateo （分数：10.00）(1).What is the advertised job?（分数：2.00）A.To keep money for top companies.B.To keep books for top companies.C.To deal with accounts for top compan
33、ies.D.To deal with personal affairs for top companies.(2).Which of the following is NOT included in the work of a bookkeeper?（分数：2.00）A.Posting journal entries.B.Processing the list of employees wages.C.Managing work.D.Enrolling new employees.(3).The qualified applicant should _.（分数：2.00）A.be famili
34、ar with use of certain softwareB.be familiar with telecommunicationC.be much experienced in lifeD.have joined various organizations(4).Adecco is an organization which employs people _.（分数：2.00）A.mainly for other companiesB.mainly for its own offices located in many countriesC.mainly through the Inte
35、rnetD.mainly for light administrative work(5).About the job of bookkeeping, all of the following information is clear except _.（分数：2.00）A.job typeB.degree requiredC.paymentD.job description七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Change, or the ability to (31) oneself to a changing environment is essential (32)
36、evolution. The farmer whose land is required for housing or industry must adapt himself: he can transfer to another place and master the problems (33) to it; he can change his occupation, perhaps (34) a period of training; or he can starve to death. A nation which cant adapt its trade or defense req
37、uirements to (35) world conditions faces an economic and military disaster. Nothing is fixed and permanently stable. (36) must be movement forward, which is progress of a sort, and movement backward, which is decay and deterioration.In a changing world, tradition can be a force for good or for evil.
38、 (37) long as it offers a guide, it helps the ignorant and the uninformed to take a step (38) and, thereby adapt themselves to (39) circumstances. But if we make an idol of tradition, it ceases to be a guide. It becomes an obstacle (40) on the path of course. Man is to accept the help which traditio
39、n can give but to be well aware of its limitations in a changing world.（分数：20.00）A.changeB.fitC.adaptD.adoptA.inB.toC.withD.atA.peculiarB.strangeC.familiarD.stiffA.beforeB.inC.behindD.afterA.meetB.come intoC.tom intoD.encounterA.ItB.ThisC.TheD.ThereA.SinceB.AsC.AfterD.BeforeA.backwardB.asideC.forwar
40、dD.amidstA.unchangingB.changedC.old-fashionedD.up-to-dateA.layingB.lyingC.laidD.lain八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Joe: We havent got together for a long time. How about lunch next week?Nancy: Im pretty tied up all next week. How about we plan on two weeks from today? _.Joe: OK. Wednesday i
41、n 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 WednesdayD.I can assure it on that Wednesday12.Martin: Can you cover for me on Sunday? Im supposed to teach the high school class.Lisa: Sure. _ ?Martin: Were going to the beach for the week
42、end.Lisa: Well, dont worry. Ill take good care of Sunday school.（分数：2.00）A.Whats inB.Whats the thingC.Whats upD.Whats down13.Jim: I have a pair of tickets for an opera Saturday night. Would you like to go?Cindy: I dont think so. _.（分数：2.00）A.Im not too wild about operaB.Im not too interested about o
43、peraC.Im not very excited about operaD.Im not very anxious about opera14.Wendy: Have you been to the new bakery on the corner?Arthur: No, how is it?Wendy: It is heaven ! _ !（分数：2.00）A.Their cakes are to strive forB.Their cakes are to struggle forC.Their cakes are to die forD.Their cakes are to pay f
44、or15.Michael: The Johnsons are moving next week. We are going to have a going-away party for them Saturday.Tracy: I didnt realize they were moving so soon. _Michael: Yes, but well have one last chance to get together. Were planning a barbecue.（分数：2.00）A.Wish them a happy journey.B.May they have a mo
45、re comfortable home.C.They are really going to be missed.D.We cant stay together forever, can we?16.Guest: Oh, I hadnt realized how late it was. Im afraid Ill have to be going.Host: Oh, not yet. Im just going to make some coffee.Guest: _ , though Id really love to stay. Ive got to be up by six tomor
46、row morning, unfortunately. Thank you for a wonderful party.（分数：2.00）A.Im sorry, but I mustB.Excuse me, but I have to goC.Pardon me, but I should goD.Its a pity, but no way out17.Connie: Are you doing pottery? It looks like fun!Frank: _ ?Connie: Boy, would I? Thanks.（分数：2.00）A.Would you please give
47、me a handB.Would you please not to bother meC.Have you ever learned how to do itD.Would you like to try it18.Mary: What are you working on?Susan: Im doing some embroidery.Mary: _Susan: I dont do very much, just for very special occasions.（分数：2.00）A.I didnt know you did needlework.B.I think you have
48、done a good job.C.Where did you learn to do needlework?D.Why do you do needlework?19.Tom: You are playing guitar well. Can you read music?Charles: No, I dont. 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.Youre lyingB.Youre cheatin
49、gC.You are boastingD.Youre kidding20.Wang (guest): That was a delicious dinner.Mrs. Willis (hostess): _. Would you like to go to the living room now?Its more comfortable there.（分数：2.00）A.Thank you. Dont mention itB.Youre welcomeC.Not so delicious, Im afraidD.Im glad you enjoyed it工程硕士(GCT)英语-204 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Mr. Wright was the _ president of Ace Const
