1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-254 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.Its _ of her to refuse to admit that she is wrong; she is very stubborn.（分数：2.00）A.characteristicB.peculiarC.specificD.particular2.You are quite wrong. She _ like you.（分数：2.00）A.canB.hasC.shouldD.does3.The old _ well l
2、ooked after by the government.（分数：2.00）A.isB.areC.beingD.has4.Frances methods for increasing family size give us a(n) _ as to what might be done to encourage smaller families.（分数：2.00）A.proposalB.conceptC.hintD.advice5.The tree, the branches _ are almost bare, is a very old one.（分数：2.00）A.whoseB.in
3、whichC.of whichD.which6.Writing stories and articles _ what Im fond of.（分数：2.00）A.isB.wereC.areD.have been7.It is the director, and not the members of the board, _ the most.（分数：2.00）A.who worryB.whom worryC.to whom worryD.who worries8.The new bridge will _ the island to the mainland.（分数：2.00）A.linkB
4、.uniteC.joinD.combine9.He is a man of respectable _.（分数：2.00）A.appearanceB.featuresC.looksD.characteristics10.After criminals were caught, they were accused and put on _.（分数：2.00）A.deathB.sentenceC.tortureD.trial二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、11-15(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The next decade could see comm
5、uters speeding to work at about 300 miles per hour aboard magnetic levitation vehicles, according to a report by Argonne National Laboratories. But before “maglev“ vehicles can become commercial successes, the report says, people need to stop thinking of them as high-speed trains. Instead, consider
6、them low-flying aircraft. Argonne contends that maglev vehicles will be best suited to replace commuter aircraft. Plane flights under 600 miles are the least energy-efficient, and maglev “planes“ should cut these fuel needs by up to 75 percent. Reportedly, the money saved by a 2,000-mile maglev netw
7、ork linking major cities world more than pay for its construction in 20 years. The quiet purr of levitating crafts would also be a balm for neighborhoods tormented by the roar of conventional takeoffs and landings. The technology behind magnetic levitation is already well understood, the report note
8、s. The west Germans and the Japanese already well understood, the report notes. The West Germans and the Japanese have several full-scale working models. Meanwhile, research in the United States has lapsed.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the best title for this passage?（分数：2.00）A.The Future of TransportationB
9、.Argonne Develops Maglev TrainC.The Disadvantages of Commuting by AirplaneD.Commuting in the Future(2).According to the passage, when could people start using a maglev commercially7（分数：2.00）A.In 5 years.B.In 10 years.C.In 20 years.D.In more than 20 years.(3).Why could maglev trains replace short-fig
10、ht commuter aircraft?（分数：2.00）A.Maglev trains are faster.B.Maglev trains are cheaper.C.Maglev trains are more fuel-efficient.D.Maglev trains are safer.(4).Argonne believes that people should regard maglev transportation as _.（分数：2.00）A.safe, efficient high-speed trainsB.the most exciting form of tra
11、nsportation for the futureC.a kind of aircraftD.the most economical form of transportation(5).Which countries have probably spent the most money on maglev research?（分数：2.00）A.France and West Germany.B.Japan and West Germany.C.the United States and Japan.D.West Germany and the United States.四、Questio
12、ns 16-20 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Perhaps the most familiar plant movement belongs to one species of mimosa called the sensitive plant. Within seconds, it can lower its leaves and make its tiny leaflets close up like folding chairs. This movement is thought to be initiated by electrical impulses remarkab
13、ly similar to nerve signals in animals. But without the animals sophisticated motion machinery, the mimosa has had to be creative in devising a way to move.For motion, the plant depends on tiny, bulb-shaped organs located at the base of each leaf stalk and leaflet. Called pulvini, these organs hold
14、the plant parts in place. When the mimosa is stimulatedsay, by a crawling insect or a sudden change in temperaturean electrical impulse sweeps through the plant. This causes potassium and then water to be shifted from certain cells in the pulvini to others, quickly turning one side of the organs fla
15、ccid. Because the pulvini can no longer support the leaves and leaflets, this shift results in a corresponding change in their position.（分数：10.00）(1).The passage is mainly concerned with the _.（分数：2.00）A.geographical distribution of plant and animal speciesB.location and purpose of the pulviniC.appe
16、arance of the mimosaD.process that causes movement in the mimosa(2).The author mentions folding chairs in the first paragraph in order to _.（分数：2.00）A.settle a disputeB.evaluate a claimC.provide an illustrationD.point out a difference(3).It can be inferred from the passage that the mimosa is called
17、the sensitive plant because it _.（分数：2.00）A.reacts to outside stimulationB.has smaller leaves than most other plantsC.depends on organs called pulviniD.contains potassium and water(4).According to the passage, the sensitive plants leaves move quickly when parts of the pulvini _.（分数：2.00）A.drop offB.
18、become limpC.revolveD.twitch(5).According to the passage, what causes potassium and water in the mimosa to shift from some cells to others?（分数：2.00）A.Signals from the pulvini.B.Movements of the leaf stalks.C.Electrical impulses.D.Nerve signals.五、Questions 21-25 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Amy Johnson was a
19、pioneer airwoman in Britain. She was born on July 1, 1903, in Yorkshire and lived there until 1923 when she went to Sheffield University to study for a BA. After graduation she took a job as a secretary to a London lawyer. At the same time she became interested in aviation, and to succeed in some pr
20、oject which would prove to the world that women could be as competent as men in a male-dominated field in those days.Early in 1930, she chose her objective: to fly solo to Australia and to break the previous record of 16 days. Her parents and some of her friends lent her money to buy a used airplane
21、.Amy set off on May 5, 1930. Her route took her over Vienna and Baghdad. She was caught in a sandstorm and had to make an emergency landing in the desert. Six days later she landed in India. After experiencing much hardship, she finally reached Australia on May 24, completing a flight of 11,000 mile
22、s. She was the first woman to fly alone to Australia. In later years, she set several other records in flight history.（分数：10.00）(1).When did Amy Johnson become interested in flying?（分数：2.00）A.In 1923.B.In 1930.C.After she received a BA.D.After graduation from Yorkshire University.(2).How long did it
23、 take her to fly to Australia?（分数：2.00）A.17 days.B.18 days.C.19 days.D.20 days.(3).How was her flight to Australia?（分数：2.00）A.Dangerous.B.Difficult.C.Unpleasant.D.Pleasant.(4).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）A.Amy Johnsons life story as a female flyer.B.Amy Johnsons great contribution to a
24、viation.C.Amy Johnsons determination to be a pilot.D.Amy Johnsons flight to Australi(5).What can be concluded from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Amy Johnson was the first pilot to fly to Australia all by herself.B.Amy Johnsons parents were rich and generous.C.Amy Johnson was the first woman who owned an ai
25、rplane.D.Amy Johnsons dream came tru六、Questions 26-30 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)Help Wanted AdOutstanding opportunity with local real estate corporation. Requires strong background in real estate, financing. Some legal training helpful. Prefer candidate with M.A. and two or more years of successful real e
26、state experience. Brokers license required. Salary range $50, 000$80, 000 yearly in accordance with education and experience. Begin immediately. Interviews will be conducted Tuesday and Thursday, June 10 and 12. Call for an appointment 243-11522, or send a letter of application and resume to.Personn
27、el DepartmentExecutive Real Estate Corporation500 Capital AvenueLawrence, Kansas 67884（分数：10.00）(1).The real estate corporation is looking for _.（分数：2.00）A.a customer who wants to buy a houseB.an experienced employee in real estateC.a teacher who can teach financing and real estateD.a personnel mana
28、ger(2).The person who is interested in the position should _.（分数：2.00）A.make an appointment by telephoneB.come directly to the officeC.come and pass the testD.have an interview directly with the personnel manager(3).Which of the following do they not prefer?（分数：2.00）A.M.A. degree.B.Legal training.C.
29、Real estate experience.D.Teaching experienc(4).The salary range indicates that _.（分数：2.00）A.everyone can earn a beginning salary of over $ 50,000B.some applicants would earn less than $ 50,000C.candidates with M.A. would earn more than $ 80,000D.the salary depends on the amount of education and expe
30、rience the applicant has(5).This passage would most probably be found in _.（分数：2.00）A.a college catalogB.a textbookC.a big dictionaryD.classified section of a newspaper七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Besides active foreign enterprises and a (31) number of private employers, a consequential new developme
31、nt was the development of employment in state-owned enterprises (guanying or guanshang). Started by some (32) Qing officials, the yangwupai, in the late nineteenth century, sizable state-owned enterprises developed primarily (33) enhancing Chinas national defense. Famous industrial giants of todays
32、China such as the shipyards in Shanghai and heavy industries in cities like Wuhan, Nanjing, and Chongqing were built by the Qing or the Republic governments. Some of them later began to (34) considerable private investment. After World War , this type of state-owned employment became very important.
33、 Labor in those enterprises consisted basically (35) two tiers: a largely market-oriented allocation of blue-collar and some white-collar workers, and a mostly state allocation of most of the white-collar workers including managerial and technical personnel. The latter was a distorted labor market t
34、hat featured strong (36) considerations in allocating and managing labor. Personal and kinship connections, the so-called “petticoat influence,“ and political (37) were the norm for this type of labor allocation pattern. In a way, it was midway between a rather crude market-oriented labor allocation
35、 pattern and the centuries-old, warm, family-based traditional labor allocation pattern. It covered a very small but important portion of the Chinese labor force, and thus (38) our attention. Later, it apparently provided the historical precedent (39) state-owned enterprises to allocate their admini
36、strative and technical cadres, even its entire industrial labor force, (40) state employees.（分数：20.00）A.growingB.growC.grownD.grewA.reform-mindB.reform-mindedC.reformed-mindD.reforming-mindA.in the purpose ofB.for the purpose ofC.by the purpose ofD.with the purpose ofA.absorbB.meltC.receiveD.attainA
37、.onB.inC.ofD.asA.noneconomicalB.ineconomicC.noneconomicD.ineconomicalA.flavorB.flavoringC.favoredD.favoritismA.paysB.putsC.deservesD.devotesA.forB.toC.inD.onA.likeB.sameC.beingD.as八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Sophia: Therell be an issue next month introducing your newly published book and
38、 Id like to have an interview with you, if possible.Josh: An interview? Id like to, but Im afraid my schedule is all full.Sophia: It wont take you long, Mr. Josh. _.（分数：2.00）A.One and a half hours will satisfyB.One and a half hours will doC.One and a half hours will goD.One and a half hours will hel
39、p12.Passenger: Taxi! (A cab stops and he goes in. )Cab driver: _ ?Passenger: Kings Hotel on North Street.（分数：2.00）A.Where to go, sirB.To where, sirC.Where to, sirD.Go where, sir13.Mother: Tom, its 7:30, youre going to be late for school.Tom: I feel like another five minutes sleep.Mother: _ Get dress
40、ed.（分数：2.00）A.Come on!B.Fast!C.Hello!D.Anyway.14.Mother: Danny! Dont make any sound when you have your soup.Danny: Yes, Mum.Father: _ . Hes only a child.（分数：2.00）A.I completely agree with youB.The noise is very disturbingC.Dont be very creel to himD.Dont be so hard on him15.Stephen: Well, hello, str
41、anger! _.Gordon: No, I went to California for a few weeks.Stephen: Oh, really? Where did you go?Gordon: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother.（分数：2.00）A.Have you been away all these days?B.Have you moved or something?C.Havent seen you for ages!D.Nice to see you her16.Husband: Can I wait at the coffe
42、e bar? I feel ill at ease when you are picking things out.Wife: _. I dont want to shop alone. You can always give me advice, or enjoy looking at beautiful women.Husband: Dont talk nonsense.（分数：2.00）A.Please, honeyB.All right, honeyC.Excuse me, honeyD.Sorry, honey17.Tony: Will you please pass me the
43、saltshaker, Bill?Bill: Sure. _.Tony: Thank you.（分数：2.00）A.Give it to youB.Take itC.Here you areD.Hold it18.Lucia: Do you have any tissue, Polly?Polly: Here. _.Lucia: Thanks. I have a terrible headache. It seems to be flu.（分数：2.00）A.What do you want to do?B.Can I help you.?C.Are you all right?D.Im gl
44、ad to help.19.Bus driver: Move to the rear of the bus, please. There are plenty of seats.Passenger: _ ?Bus driver: Forty cents. Drop it in the box.（分数：2.00）A.What is the price, pleaseB.What shall be the fee, pleaseC.How much does it cost, pleaseD.How much is the fare, please20.Mother: Jimmy, what ar
45、e you hiding behind your back? Let me see.Jimmy: Its kitty. Please let me keep it. Its a good kitty and will not bring you any trouble.Mother: _. I told you. No pets. Itll make a mess of this house.（分数：2.00）A.No wayB.Not at allC.By the wayD.On the contrary工程硕士(GCT)英语-254 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、
46、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Its _ of her to refuse to admit that she is wrong; she is very stubborn.（分数：2.00）A.characteristic B.peculiarC.specificD.particular解析：注释 characteristic of 意为“是的特点；是特有的”；specific 意为“具体的，特有的”；peculiar 意为“独有的”，常见搭配是 peculiar to；be particular about/over sth意为“对很挑剔”。2.
47、You are quite wrong. She _ like you.（分数：2.00）A.canB.hasC.shouldD.does 解析：注释 此句意为“你大错特错了，她的确喜欢你”。后句是强调句，又是一般现在时。3.The old _ well looked after by the government.（分数：2.00）A.isB.are C.beingD.has解析：注释 “the+形容词”作主语，若表示某一类可数的人或事物，谓语动词用复数形式；如果表示不可数的事物、抽象概念或个别人，谓语动词用单数形式。4.Frances methods for increasing fami
48、ly size give us a(n) _ as to what might be done to encourage smaller families.（分数：2.00）A.proposalB.conceptC.hint D.advice解析：注释 proposal 意为“提议，建议”；concept 意为“概念，观念”；hint 意为“暗示，提示”；advice 意为“忠告，建议”。5.The tree, the branches _ are almost bare, is a very old one.（分数：2.00）A.whoseB.in whichC.of which D.whi
49、ch解析：注释 逗号隔开的是一个非限定性定语从句，空当处应填关系词。因树枝和树为所属关系，所以选 C。6.Writing stories and articles _ what Im fond of.（分数：2.00）A.is B.wereC.areD.have been解析：注释 动名词或动名词短语作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。7.It is the director, and not the members of the board, _ the most.（分数：2.00）A.who worryB.whom worryC.to whom worryD.who worries 解析：注释 被强调部分 the director 是单数名词，因而谓语动词用单数。8.The
