1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-229 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.The importance of fitness should not be _ because it is not developed in a day.（分数：2.00）A.withdrawnB.overlookedC.relaxedD.stressed2.Mr. Smith said that he did not want to _ any further responsibilities.（分数：2.00）A.get o
2、nB.look upC.put upD.take on3.We were lost at sea, at the _ of wind and weather.（分数：2.00）A.serviceB.expenseC.costD.mercy4.I should like to _ my thanks to you for your kindness.（分数：2.00）A.extendB.intendC.pretendD.attend5.Whether or not their business will succeed _ their most concern.（分数：2.00）A.have b
3、ecomeB.areC.has becomeD.to become6.If he had listened to me, be _ earlier.（分数：2.00）A.might arriveB.had arrivedC.might be arrivingD.might have arrived7.He applied for Teaching Assistantship to finance his education and was _ the position for his rich experience in teaching.（分数：2.00）A.qualifiedB.grant
4、edC.presentedD.supplied8.The girl wont have her lunch before she _ her homework.（分数：2.00）A.will finishB.finishesC.had finishedD.finished9.A large number of cars _ parked in front of my house.（分数：2.00）A.areB.isC.hasD.was10.By the time she is 50 years old, she _ an inmate of the prison for over half o
5、f her life.（分数：2.00）A.would have beenB.will beC.will have beenD.would be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)Venus (金星) is known as the earths “twin“ because the two planets are so like each other in size. The diameter of Venus is about 7, 520 miles (12,100 km. ),
6、 smaller than that of the earth. No other planet comes closer to the earth than Venus. At its nearest approach it is about 25,000,000 miles (40,2000,000 km. ) away.As seen from the earth, Venus is the first planet or star that can be seen in the western sky in the evening. At other times, it is the
7、last planet or star that can be seen in the eastern sky in the morning. When Venus is near its brightest point, it can be seen in daylight. Early astronomers called the object that appeared in the evening Hesperus, and Phosphorus in the morning. Later, they realized these two objects were the same p
8、lanet. They named it Venus in honor of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.（分数：10.00）(1).Travelling around Venus in a straight way, you would have a long trip of about _ miles.（分数：2.00）A.24,896B.23,613C.37,994D.25,000,000(2).The word “twin“ in the first sentence means _.（分数：2.00）A.a brother or sist
9、er of step mother or fatherB.either of two children born together of the same motherC.an adopted childD.a deserted child(3).Venus is called the earths “twin“ because _.（分数：2.00）A.its almost as big as the earthB.its the nearest to the earthC.Venus and the earth are both planetsD.they are of the same
10、shape(4).We can learn from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.Venus is always the last to appear in the sky in the eveningB.Venus is sometimes the last to appear in the sky in the morningC.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the eastern sky in the morningD.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear
11、 in the western sky in the morning(5).The best title for the passage might be _.（分数：2.00）A.The Size of VenusB.Venus and the EarthC.Venusthe Earths “Twin“D.The Nearest Neighbor四、Questions 16-20 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)It might be supposed that greater efficiency could be achieved if several people worked
12、 together to solve a problem than if only one individual works on it.Although groups often may increase the motivation of their members to deal with problems, there are conflicts arising among members of a group. Problem solving needs the presence of an effective leader who not only provides directi
13、on, but also permits the orderly, constructive expression of different opinions; much of the leaders effort may be devoted to resolving differences. Success in problem solving also depends on the distribution of ability within a group.Although groups may reach a greater number of correct solutions,
14、or may require less time to discover an answer, their efficiency is typically lower than that achieved by skilled individuals working alone.In brainstorming, a problem is presented to a group of people who then proceed to offer whatever they can think of. Theoretically these unrestricted suggestions
15、 increase the probability that at least some better solutions will appear. Nevertheless, studies show that when individuals work alone under similar conditions, performance tends to proceed more efficiently than it does in groups.Under special circumstances, however, a group may solve problems more
16、effectively than a competent individual does. Group members may contribute different resources to a solutionthat no individual can achieve alone. Sometimes social demands may require group agreement on a single issue, as in making national economic or military policies under the governments. When on
17、ly one among several solutions is correct, even if a group requires more time, it has a higher probability of identifying the right one than does an individual alone.（分数：10.00）(1).In a group, problem solving needs _.（分数：2.00）A.the presence of an effective leaderB.the best way to collect resourcesC.e
18、veryone to work harderD.more funds(2).According to the author, it is easier for groups to reach _.（分数：2.00）A.mistakes they want to makeB.the place which they want to goC.the place where they want to restD.a greater number of correct solutions(3).The author thinks that unrestricted suggestions can br
19、ing about _.（分数：2.00）A.some troubleB.some better solutionsC.some more timeD.some more effort(4).It can be seen from the passage that a group will be more efficient in _.（分数：2.00）A.discussing directionsB.correcting mistakesC.dealing with national problemsD.finding a problem(5).According to the author
20、, which of the following statement is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.A group of people may solve problems more effectively than an individual.B.The efficiency of a group is worst in the world.C.A group will not be efficient in dealing with national policiesD.Effective leaders often solve the problems themselves五、Q
21、uestions 21-25 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Do we need laws that prevent us from running risks with our lives? If so, then perhaps laws are needed prohibiting the sale of alcoholic drinks.Weve already tried that. For 13 years, between 1920 and 1933, there were no liquor stores anywhere in the United States.
22、They were shut down-abolished by an amendment(修正案). After January 20, 1920, there was supposed to be no more manufacturing, selling, or transporting of “intoxication liquors.“ Without any more liquor, people could not drink it. And if they did not drink it, how could they get drunk? There would be n
23、o more dangers to the public welfare from drunkenness and alcoholism. It was all very logical. And yet prohibition of liquor, beer, and wine did not work. Why?Because, law or no law, millions of people still liked to drink alcohol. And they were willing to take risks to get it. They were not about t
24、o change their tastes and habits just because of a change in the law. And gangs of liquor smugglers made it easy to buy an illegal drinkor two or three. They smuggled millions of gallons of the illegal beverages (饮料) across the Canadian and Mexican Borders. Drinkers were lucky to know of an illegal
25、bar that served Mexican or Canadian liquor. Crime and drunkenness were both supposed to decline as a result of prohibition. Instead people drank more alcohol than everoften poisoned alcohol.On December 5, 1933, they removed prohibition by approving the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.（分数：10.00）(1
26、).All of the following were reasons for the proposal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution and the Volstead Act, except that _.（分数：2.00）A.there would be no further danger to the public from alcoholismB.there would be a rise in the cost of alcoholic beveragesC.Without liquor, people would not dri
27、nkD.people would not become drank or create a public nuisance(2).During Prohibition, illegal alcohol was _.（分数：2.00）A.sold openlyB.no longer a temptationC.a major factor in the passage of the Volstead ActD.brought across the Mexican and Canadian borders(3).During Prohibition, people _.（分数：2.00）A.liv
28、ed in fear of the lawB.were willing to risk arrest for the pleasure of liquorC.endangered their communitiesD.were respectful of the legal sanctions placed on them(4).When enacting (颁布)the prohibition laws, government officials assumed that _.（分数：2.00）A.every American would buy alcohol illegallyB.all
29、 criminal activities would ceaseC.patrols of the Canadian border would halt the sale of alcoholD.the social threat from drunkenness would decline(5).It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.the Congress was wise to repeal ProhibitionB.the Prohibition Era was characterized by a decrease
30、in crime and drunkennessC.during Prohibition, most Americans stopped drinkingD.laws should be passed to ban the sale of alcoholic beverages六、Questions 26-30 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Important Note:Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Di
31、rector of Admission. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of Graduate School. Both the application and transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the reg
32、istration date, and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application.Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special fo
33、rm available in the office of the Graduate School. It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of t
34、he session in which the student wishes to enroll.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the authors main point?（分数：2.00）A.How to apply to the Graduate School.B.How to enroll in an undergraduate university.C.How to register for graduate coursework.D.How to make application for graduation.(2).Where would this passage
35、most probably be found?（分数：2.00）A.In a university catalog.B.In a travel folder.C.In a newspaper.D.In a textbook.(3).According to the passage, where would a student secure application forms for admission to the university?（分数：2.00）A.From the chairperson of the department.B.From the Dean of the Gradua
36、te School.C.From the institution where the undergraduate work was done.D.From the Director of Admissions.(4).Which of the following documents must be on file thirty days before the registration date?（分数：2.00）A.Two copies of recommendations from former professors.B.A written approval of the Dean of t
37、he Graduate School.C.One set of transcripts and an English proficiency score.D.Two copies of undergraduate courses and grades, an application form, and an application fe(5).Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School（分数：2.00）A.never need to apply for admissionB.must reapply if the
38、y have not been registered at the university during the previous semesterC.must reapply every semesterD.must reapply when they are within ten credit hours of graduation七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supplyall these were important f
39、actors, in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution.(31) they were not enough. Something else was needed to start the industrial process. That “something special“ was men (32) individuals who could invent machines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizat
40、ions to reshape society.The men who (33) the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were (34) inventors than scientists. A man who is a pure scientist is primarily interested in doing his research (35) . He is not necessarily working so th
41、at his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is (36) trying to make something that has a concrete idea. He may try to solve a problem by using the theories (37) science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain a s
42、pecific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of (38) other objectives.Most of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors, not trained scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had(39) o
43、r no training in science might not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years (40) .（分数：20.00）A.ButB.AndC.BesidesD.EvenA.generatingB.effectiveC.motivationD.creativeA.employedB.createdC.operatedD.controlledA.lessB.betterC.moreD.worseA.happilyB.occasionallyC.reluc
44、tantlyD.accuratelyA.seldomB.sometimesC.usuallyD.neverA.ofB.withC.toD.asA.fewB.thoseC.manyD.allA.littleB.muchC.someD.anyA.agoB.pastC.aheadD.before八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Jane: Do you think he will come to my birthday party?Tom: _（分数：2.00）A.You can count on itB.You can depend on itC.Yo
45、u may think of itD.You may be sure of it12.Robert: Mary, Id like you to meet my new neighbor, Tom.Mary: Hello, Tom. Its nice to meet you.Tom: _（分数：2.00）A.How is the baby?B.Hello, Mary! I havent seen you for ages.C.Hi, Mary! Ive heard so much about you.D.Hi, Mary! Welcome to Chin13.Client: Hello. May
46、 I speak to Mr. Turner?Secretary: _（分数：2.00）A.Im sorry. Hes at a meeting right now.B.Speaking, please.C.Hello. Whore you, please?D.Hello. Thank you for callin14.School secretary: Good morning. Can I help you?Student: Yes, Id like to enroll for the course.School secretary: _（分数：2.00）A.Thank you very
47、much.B.Nice to see you here.C.Certainly. Whats your name please?D.Sorry. Can I see your passport please?15.Colleague A: Cigarette?Colleague B: No, thank you. Ive given up smoking. Havent had one since last month.Colleague A: _（分数：2.00）A.Well, you dont mind if I have one, do you?B.OK. Go ahead and do
48、 it.C.All tight. Take care!D.Sorry, have another one then.16.Passer-by: _ ?Local resident: Yes, theres one near the end of the street. Its behind the church.（分数：2.00）A.Hello, sir. Wheres the bus stationB.Excuse me. Is there a parking lot anywhere around hereC.Excuse me, sir. How can I find the way t
49、o the police stationD.Which building is the Department of Immigration, please17.Friend A: Just call me dad! My wife and I had our first baby.Friend B: _（分数：2.00）A.What a nonsense !B.Really? Congratulations !C.Dad, are you OK?D.Sorry to hear it.18.Man: Excuse me, madam. Do you mind if I smoke here?Woman: _（分数：2.00）A.Well, yes, actuallythis is a no smoking compartment.B.Of course notthis is a no smo
