1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-268 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.John is the only one of the students who _ to France.（分数：2.00）A.has beenB.have beenC.had beenD.has being2.It is _ he is determined.（分数：2.00）A.buying a new car thatB.to buy a new car thatC.to buy a new car whatD.buying
2、a new car which3.My parents want me to be the best at anything, but I dont have such high _.（分数：2.00）A.instructionsB.restrictionsC.suspicionsD.ambitions4.The electric shaver needs _ before it can be used.（分数：2.00）A.repairingB.to repairC.being repairedD.to be repairing5.He was _ admission of the rest
3、aurant for not wearing a tie.（分数：2.00）A.deniedB.grantedC.acquiredD.appealed6.The three boys were given work according to their _ abilities.（分数：2.00）A.respectfulB.respectableC.respectiveD.responsible7.My grandmother _ rural life.（分数：2.00）A.has used toB.used toC.is used toD.uses to8.Manufacturing comp
4、anies spend millions of pounds trying to convince customers that theft products are _ to those of others.（分数：2.00）A.betterB.bestC.superD.superior9.It is _ for her to wear a formal suit at the homely little party.（分数：2.00）A.out of orderB.out of questionC.out of placeD.out of practice10.So little _ ab
5、out physics that the lecture was completely beyond me.（分数：2.00）A.I knewB.did I knowC.I had knownD.had I known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)I doubt that any historically valid treatment of that presidential administration can emerge for at least another deca
6、de, if then. I confess that when I came out of the White House I signed up to do an “insider volume“, but sober, professional second thoughts have led me to put that project on ice until at least 1980. The problem is that I simultaneously know too much, and not enough. I know what I thought was happ
7、ening. But I cannot fully document what happened. And I have seen enough highly classified documents to know that most of what the observers thought was happening was at best half right, at worst dead wrong. This has steered me in a different direction as far as writing is concerned. I am now prepar
8、ing what is frankly and unashamedly an ex parte memoir, “My Experiences in Washington.“ It is based on what I believed to be true, on the picture as I conceptualized it, of the presidential administration under which I worked.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the speaker, the problem with “insider volumes“
9、 is that they _.（分数：2.00）A.tell things that should not be toldB.lack historical perspectiveC.are too sensationalD.often intentionally distort the truth(2).When the speaker says that he “put that project on ice“, he means that he _.（分数：2.00）A.put it in the refrigeratorB.gave up on it completelyC.took
10、 a rather cold attitude towards itD.put it aside until later(3).When the speaker says that he simultaneously knew “too much, and not enough“, he means that he was _.（分数：2.00）A.more perceptive than others who were involved at this timeB.too close to the events to see them objectivelyC.unable to see a
11、ny significance in current eventsD.confused by the number of important events that were taking place(4).The speakers experience in reading classified documents made him realize that _.（分数：2.00）A.others had been mistaken in interpreting events that they had observedB.others knew more about current ev
12、ents than he didC.he was the only responsible person who knew the truth about government affairsD.he was a more impartial observer than anyone else in the government(5).According to the speaker, “My Experiences in Washington“ will deal with _.（分数：2.00）A.secret documents never before released to the
13、publicB.an “insiders“ conceptualization of the governments failuresC.his personal view of that presidential eraD.the administrative problems of the president四、Questions 16-20 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)NASA is releasing several images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, which is the closest yet look at th
14、e red planet. Altogether there are four images, which show the entire planet. Each view shows the planet as it completes one quarter of its daily rotation. In these views the north polar cap is turned toward the Earth and is clearly visible at the top of each picture. The images were taken in the mi
15、ddle of the Martian northern summer, when the polar cap was at its smallest size. During this season the sun shines continuously on the polar cap. Previous spacecraft observations have shown that this summertime polar cap is composed of water ice, just like Earths polar caps.The Hubble Telescope pic
16、tures reveal that great changes have occurred on the surface of Mars in the past 20 years. The Martian surface is ever changing. Some regions that were dark 20 years ago are now bright red; some areas that were bright red are now dark. Winds move sand and dust from region to region, often in huge du
17、st storms. Over long timescales many of the larger bright and dark markings remain stable, but smaller details come and go as they are covered and then uncovered by sand and dust.（分数：10.00）(1).How is the image of the north polar cap of Mars?（分数：2.00）A.Vague.B.Clear.C.Cannot be seen.D.Barely visibl(2
18、).What is the summertime polar cap composed of?（分数：2.00）A.Dust.B.Sand.C.Water ice.D.Volcanic rocks.(3).When were the images of Mars taken?（分数：2.00）A.In the middle of summer on Earth.B.In the middle of summer on Mars.C.In the middle of summer on Earths polar caps.D.In the middle of summer in the nort
19、hern part of Mars.(4).Which of the following is TRUE about the north polar cap of Mars in summertime?（分数：2.00）A.It is at its largest size.B.It is changing its shape all the time.C.It is at its smallest size.D.It is at its windiest tim(5).What is the characteristic of the Martian surface according to
20、 observations over the past 20 years?（分数：2.00）A.Remaining stable all the time.B.Appearing bright red.C.Looking dark most of the time.D.Changing from bright to dark or vice vers五、Questions 21-25 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)A group of 11 delegates from the Chinese university returned home last week. They came
21、 in second place with 13 other university teams.The conference is the worlds largest university-level UN simulation. It is held each April, for a week, in New York, to give students a chance to debate international affairs. It is meant to mirror the real-life business of the UN.Teams from more than
22、23 countries gathered this year to discuss and debate serious issues such as the AIDS epidemic and water shortages.Some UN senior staff members, U.S. professors, and former student participants formed the judge panel.The Chinese team applied to take part in the event and was assigned to represent Ja
23、pan this year, working on various committees and arguing Japans position on resolutions to problems like international migration.According to Li Xiaocong, the Chinese team leader, their efforts in mding approaches to resolutions made them stand out. Li attributes their success to “solid training“.（分
24、数：10.00）(1).Whats the purpose of the conference?（分数：2.00）A.To give students a chance to debate international affairs and to mirror the real-life business of the UN.B.To enlarge students fields of vision.C.To learn about other cultures.D.To learn about how to portray their own.(2).How many Chinese st
25、udents are involved in the conference?（分数：2.00）A.17.B.23.C.11.D.13.(3).The judge panel includes the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.U.S. professorsB.former student participantsC.UN senior staff membersD.UN professors(4).According to the Chinese team leader, whats the key to their success?（分数：2.00）A.De
26、bate practice sessions.B.Solid training.C.Research on Japanese.D.Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and public speakin(5).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the report?（分数：2.00）A.The Chinese team came out with one of the first prizes.B.There were 23 teams in this years UN simul
27、ation.C.There were a number of second-place winners at the conference.D.The Chinese team stood out representing their country at the conferenc六、Questions 26-30 are (总题数：1，分数：10.00)AMedia DirectorJob Code: A-05-010 POSTED: Feb. 13Salary: $ 90,000$120,000 Location: Irving TXEmployer: Michaels Stores I
28、nc. Type: Full TimeExperiencedDescriptionBasic Function:The Media Director is responsible for managing the Media Department. The Media Director is responsible for overseeing market analyses and media recommendations for all existing, new and prospective retail locations. The Media Director manages a
29、nd reviews all advertising expenses that pertain to media and oversees all media agreements for newspapers, radio, television, outdoor and magazine advertising. The Media Director is responsible for the motivation, training, and development of direct staff which includes analysts and coordinators. T
30、he Media Director determines the media goals and objectives for the company and executes overall media strategy.Notes: U.S. Residents Only. Employer will assist with relocation costs. Salary is based on full compensation package including bonus and executive stock plan.RequirementEDUCATION:Bachelors
31、 Degree: Degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 10 years in all phases of print media buying and planning.Ten years experience in a Business environment.Experience in ROI, sales, and trade area analyses.Thorough experience in retail advertising.Proven directoria
32、l experience.BDesktop Technology ConsultantWork Schedule Full TimeSalary $ 41,000-59,500*Location Washington D.C. metropolitan areaDescription: Computer Information Systems professionals: if you enjoy being the one that everyone comes to for computer technical help, then we are looking for you. You
33、will respond to incoming customer calls for IT assistance; provide one-on-one consultation and applications troubleshooting assistance.* Employees within the organization have opportunities for additional salary advancement.（分数：10.00）(1).The media director is responsible for the following except _.（
34、分数：2.00）A.reviewing advertising expensesB.overseeing media agreements for outdoor advertisingC.executing media strategyD.the welfare of the employees(2).The applicants for the position of media director should_.（分数：2.00）A.be living in the United StatesB.have Ph.D. degreeC.have stock shareD.have more
35、 than 10 years in a business environment(3).The technology consultant may NOT have a salary of _（分数：2.00）A.$45,000B.$60,000C.$50,000D.$40,500(4).The technology consultant will _.（分数：2.00）A.help customers with IT problemsB.purchase IT products for the companyC.sell computers to customersD.sell IT inf
36、ormation to customers(5).Both ads offer clear information about the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.education requirementB.location of the jobC.salaryD.description of the job七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Is there something as truth? For a good many centuries “the search for truth“ has been(31) the noble
37、st activity of the human mind, but the seekers after truth have come to such(32) conclusions that it often seems that very little progress has been made. (33) ,there are many people who reel that we are actually going backward. They (34) , often contemptuously, that we have accumulated more “knowled
38、ge“ than our ancestors, but they think we are farther from the truth than ever, or even that we have (35) the truth that we once possessed.If people look for anything long enough without finding it, the question naturally arises(36) the thing is really there to find. You have seen a picture of an an
39、imal with a lions head, a goats body, and a serpents tailand maybe an eagles wings for good (37) . There is plenty of evidence that each part of this animal (38) but there is no (39) evidence that the parts ever occur in this combination. It is at least conceivable that the seekers after “truth“ hav
40、e made a similar mistake and invented an (40) combination.（分数：20.00）A.regardedB.consideredC.ponderedD.referredA.illegalB.identicalC.differentD.profoundA.HoweverB.NeverthelessC.In factD.In contrastA.confessB.realizeC.admitD.revealA.foundB.missedC.lostD.enrichedA.whileB.thatC.whenD.whetherA.measureB.l
41、uckC.reasonD.sense(8).Aendures B. exists C. prevails D. emerges（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.A.appropriateB.uniqueC.reliableD.dependentA.unbelievableB.imaginaryC.imitableD.idealized八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Customer: Im looking for a new living room set.Salesman: We have a lot of very nice sets. Wh
42、at style do you have in mind?Customer: _ . What I need is something comfortable.（分数：2.00）A.I really dont thinkB.Its really not necessaryC.I really dont botherD.It really doesnt matter12.Alan: My schedule this afternoon is an absolute mess. Between 3:30 and 4:00 Im supposed to be in four different pl
43、aces. Theres no way.Adam: Ive done that before. _ ?（分数：2.00）A.Anything I can help youB.Something I can help youC.Anything I can help you withD.Something I can help you with13.Salesman: Good morning. Planning to buy a new car today?Customer: _.Salesman: What kind of car are you looking for?Customer:
44、Something that has enough room for my family.（分数：2.00）A.Im just looking aroundB.Im just looking everywhereC.Im just looking here and thereD.Im just looking all the cars14.Robert: What are you doing?Ellen: Trying to get this wine stain out of the carpet.Robert: Hang on. Theres some soda in here. It s
45、hould take the stain right out.Ellen: Really? Hey, _.（分数：2.00）A.it really is functioningB.it really is workingC.it really is playingD.it really is influencing15.Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you?Miss Chang: Yes, Id like a one-way ticket to Manchester 8:15 tomorrow evening.Clerk: Fifteen pounds, pl
46、ease.Miss Chang: _.（分数：2.00）A.Here you areB.Here it isC.There is the paymentD.Take the payment, please16.Guest: Id like a room with an ocean view, please.Clerk: Im sorry. _.（分数：2.00）A.Those rooms are all orderedB.Those rooms are all takenC.Those rooms are all ownedD.Those rooms are all held17.Cindy:
47、 _ ?Rebecca: No, what happened?Cindy: They let him go as he is suspected to be cheating.（分数：2.00）A.Did you know JohnB.Did you like JohnC.Did you hate JohnD.Did you hear about John18.Host: John, come and sit in the sof（分数：2.00）A.Dinner will be ready in a minute. Could I get you something to drink?Gue
48、st: _.A. No, dont trouble. Ive drunk enoughB. No, you couldnt. Im not thirstyC. Yes, please. Id like some SpriteD. Yes, you could. Id like some Coca cola19.Customer: _.Waiter: Im sorry. Didnt you order fried shrimp?Customer: I ordered fried chicken.Waiter: Oh, all I heard was fried shrimp. Let me ha
49、ve kitchen redo this for you.（分数：2.00）A.Sorry, this isnt my dishB.Excuse me, this isnt what I paid forC.Sorry, this isnt my orderD.Excuse me, this isnt what I ordered20.Tom: I see in the paper theyre sending more equipment to space. And we might have to live there someday.John: _! Im staying right here !（分数：2.00）A.Never IB.Not meC.No meD.None me工程硕士(GCT)英语-268 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间
